Mitsubishi cuts prices for MY14 Outlander

Mitsubishi Australia has taken to the price and specification lists of its Outlander with a sharp pencil as part of a mild 2014 model year upgrade.

While all but the flagship Aspire model come in for price cuts of between $1350 and $2500, all MY14 Outlanders will feature 18-inch alloy wheels and roof rails as standard across the range.

The entry-level Outlander ES now offers around $1500 worth of additional value, including a 6.1-inch colour touch-screen display audio system including a reversing camera, parking sensors and an AM/FM radio, CD/MP3 player, USB/AUX inputs and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity with audio streaming and voice activation.

Step up to the mid-tier LS and buyers can now expect to be entertained and assisted by the premium Mitsubishi Multi Communication System (MMCS infotainment system, which adds sat-nav with 3D mapping technology displayed on a larger seven-inch colour touch screen as well as the added convenience of SD card input. Such additions have improved value by around $2500.

The top-of-the-tree Aspire model now features an electric sunroof, as well as a host of other features from the Premium pack that were optional in the MY2013 model. The Aspire also offers the added convenience, exclusivity and safety of high intensity discharge headlights with washers, a powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation system. Mitsubishi quotes the added retail value for the Aspire at $5750.

14MY Outlander pricing (plus ORCs):
ES 2WD -- $27,640 (-$1350)
ES 2WD (a) -- $29,890 (-$1350)
LS 2WD (a) -- $33,490 (-$1500)
ES 4WD (a) -- $32,890 (-$1100)
LS 4WD (a) -- $36,490 (-$2500)
LS 4WD diesel (a) -- $39,490 (-$1500)
Aspire 4WD (a) -- $43,790 (+$300)
Aspire 4WD Diesel (a) -- $46,790 (+$1330)

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