Mitsubishi Outlander - What's New for 2005
As part of a 2005 minor model change, the Mitsubishi Outlander now offers a manual transmission. Rear styling also has been updated, and a new Limited trim line debuts. Standard equipment enhancements on all Outlanders include advanced airbags and four-wheel disc brakes. Leather-trimmed seats are standard on the Limited, and both the XLS and Limited ride on 17-inch alloy wheels.
Lineup
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| Outlander LS 2WD | 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve, 4 cyl. |
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| Outlander XLS 2WD | 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve, 4 cyl |
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| Outlander LTD 2WD | 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve, 4 cyl. |
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| Outlander LS AWD | 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve, 4 cyl |
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| Outlander XLS AWD | 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve, 4 cyl |
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| Outlander LTD AWD | 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve, 4 cyl |
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Changes for 2005
| Features | Availability | Benefit/Comments | Status |
| Exterior: | |||
| New exterior colors: Graphite Gray Electric Blue |
All Models LS, XLS |
Replaces: Urban Gray Pacific Blue |
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| Fender flares/side air dam | XLS, Limited | Two-tone - XLS, Monotone ˆ LTD | Change |
| Front grill | All Models | Grill insert | New |
Front headlamps |
All Models | Special colored extension on LTD | New |
| Tail lamps | All Models | Clear for Limited, red on LS, XLS | New |
| Tailgate | All Models | New, larger tailgate release handle | New |
| Rear spoiler with clear CHMSL | All Models | Mid-size spoiler with clear lens | Change |
| Folding roof antenna | All Models | Antenna folds flat | New |
| Interior: | |||
| Leather trimmed seats/front heated seats | Limited | Leather no longer available on XLS | New |
| Power window switch panel | Limited | Unique colored panel for Limited | New |
| Seat back pocket | All Models | Changed to drivers seat | Change |
| Center panel | Limited | Unique center panel for Limited | New |
| Mechanical: | |||
| Manual Transmission | LS | M/T production begins in Dec. 2004 | New |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | All Models | Increased front disc size, new rear discs instead of drums | New |
| 17-inch alloy wheels | XLS, Limited | 16-inch alloy wheels dropped | New |
| 210-watt Mitsubishi/Infinity AM/FM/6-disc changer with MP3 Playback | XLS - (OPTIONAL) Limited - (STANDARD) |
2-DIN Audio with alphanumeric display | New |
| Safety: | |||
| Advanced dual stage airbags | All Models | Standard for all models | New |
| Daytime running lamps | All Models | Standard for all models | New |
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ACCESSORY APPEARANCE
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LS 2WD/AWD | Dealer installed accessories | Updated 7/23/04 |
Last updated: 7/23/04. Technical data, features, options and other equipment listed in this document are based on the latest information available at the time of release and are subject to change without notice.
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