Mitsubishi Outlander Prototype GT at 2009 New York Auto Show
- Looks like: Somebody slapped a Lancer grille on the Outlander
- Defining characteristics: That huge Lancer-styled grille
- Ridiculous features: Mitsubishi calling this a prototype when it’s just mild changes to the regular version
- Chance of being mass-produced: It’s very likely this will be a refreshed Outlander next year
We’re a little peeved at Mitsubishi for making a big deal out of the Outlander GT Prototype. You see, this isn’t really a concept car. That’s why they used the word “prototype.” Yet they’re not saying it’ll go on sale for sure, either. They didn’t even add an interesting new power plant like we predicted they would.
Instead, the GT Prototype just gets a revised version of the V-6 featured in the current top trim level, boosting power by 10 hp, to 230 hp, while getting better fuel economy. We were hoping for the turbo four-cylinder featured in the company’s Lancer Ralliart instead.
The new grille looks surprisingly natural affixed to the Outlander SUV. When the company tried the same thing with the Eclipse sports car, it didn’t look quite so seamless. We’d expect to see this look on all the trims of the 2010 Outlander. More photos below.
