This image was taken by an Amateur in Japan and has given us the best look yet at the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander.The SUV is scheduled to make its public debut early next month at the New York Motor Show. As expected, the Outlander’s front end gains more angular headlights, a new twin-slat radiator grille and chrome accents, design cues that bring it in line with the XR-PHEV II concept that was presented in Geneva earlier this month. Out back, the SUV is fitted with bigger tail lamps connected by an elegant strip of chrome trim and a new bumper that integrates faux brushed aluminum trim and nearly vertical fog lights.
The usual assortment of new alloy wheel designs and paint colors will round out the visual updates.
Mitsubishi is keeping technical details about the 2016 Outlander under wraps so we’ll have to wait to see if there are any mechanical updates to complement the new look. Currently, the Outlander is available with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 166 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque and a 3.0-liter V6 that generates 224 ponies and 215 lb-ft. of twist.
Rumors indicate the 2016 Outlander will finally get the fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain that is available in Japan and across Europe, but nothing is official at this point.