2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Pricing Revealed

Mitsubishi is one of the guest stars at the Los Angeles Auto Show, mostly because the Japanese company is expected to show the face of some new projects that might go on sale in the upcoming years. Still, one major attraction is the 2010 Outlander which will go on sale in North American stores later this year.

Pricing for the car begins at $20,840 but would be obviously increased as you choose new feature packages to be installed.

The US-bound Mitsubishi Outlander will be offered with two engine configurations, each of them tweaked to return the best possible fuel consumption but without neglecting power output. The entry model will be a 2.4-liter four-cylinder powerplant that develops 167 horsepower while consumers looking for more power can opt for the 3.0-liter V6 configuration that puts out 226 horsepower.

The current Outlander is offered with the same two engine versions in the United States and, although fuel consumption and emission figures are not available, both units underwent modifications to become more environmentally-friendly.

Transmission options depend on the engine you choose. For instance, if you buy the 2.4-liter version, you can equip the 2010 Outlander with either a 5-speed manual unit or a CVT. The 3.0-liter V6 configuration can be fitted with a 6-speed automatic with Sports Mode sequential shift.

The new Outlander will face tough competition in its class as there are multiple similar models addressing the same segment of buyers. The Oulander will thus challenge Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage and Nissan Rogue.