New Mitsubishi Outlander might get Nissan power

By: Jacob Oliva

Published by: Jacob Oliva

In return, Mitsubishi will reportedly share its plug-in hybrid powertrain with Nissan.

The current Mitsubishi Outlander is nearing the end of its lifetime. The current model has been on sale since its 2014 model year, and it's about time for Mitsubishi to give its compact crossover a full revamp.t

It won't be long, however, until we see the next-generation Outlander. It has been spied testing since September of last year, and it has been confirmed that a new one will debut this year. However, information about the next Outlander is still scarce at this point, as well as its expected styling, although these exclusive renderings should give you an idea of how it will look like.

Gallery: Mitsubishi Outlander Exclusive Motor1 Renderings

Mitsubishi Outlander Exclusive Motor1 Renderings

Mitsubishi Outlander Exclusive Motor1 Renderings

Mitsubishi Outlander Exclusive Motor1 RenderingWhat we know is that the Mitsubishi Outlander will be sharing its underpinnings with the next-generation Nissan Qashqai, which is scheduled to debut this year, as well. Both crossovers will ride on a platform developed by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. 

Automotive News, however, reported that the Outlander will be using a Nissan engine under its bonnet, marking the first time that a Mitsubishi vehicle will be using a Nissan mill. The information was from Japan's Nikkei business daily.

This signals a deeper alliance between the two Japanese marques, furthering the current strategy of cutting costs by sharing product development.

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