Mitsubishi Outlander Overview
Just like the Mitsubishi L 200 and the Mitsubishi Outlander is designed as a SUV. The SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) Mitsubishi Outlander is quite in demand especially in the US, where it was introduced to the market in 2003. As SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander comes standard with all-wheel drive, a variant with selectable four-wheel drive is also available. It also has, as for SUVs typically, an independent suspension. When Combined with a length of about four and a half meters and a width of almost 1.80 m offers the Mitsubishi Outlander five adults easily place - and still has plenty of storage space in the rear.
Mitsubishi Outlander Engine
Technically engine is the standard version of the Mitsubishi Outlander with a 2.4-liter petrol engine that brings it to 125 kW / 170 hp, equipped; next to it two diesel engines available: a 2.0-liter (103 kW / 140 hp) and a 2.2-liter TDI diesel with 115 kW / 156 hp. In the area of ride comfort of Mitsubishi Outlander is hard to beat. Especially the version with all-wheel drive makes the Mitsubishi at an extremely versatile family car, which is of course also settled safety at the highest level: ABS with electronic brake-force distribution EBS and Brake Assist and the Active Stability and Traction Control MASC / MATC are standard equipment. Currently, the Mitsubishi Outlander "Intense" and "Instyle" is available in the configurations "Inform", "Invite" available.
Toyota Rav4 Overview
The Toyota RAV 4 (Recreational Active Vehicle 4-Wheel Drive) is a compact SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) from Japan with four-wheel drive, which - in contrast to the usual ladder frame - has a self-supporting body. The Japanese manufacturer has a secure place in the competitive market segment with this model over the past 20 years, SUVs and crossover SUVs secured.
The First Generation of the Toyota RAV4
The first series of SUV was produced in 1994 and 2000. The idea was, cars to build, the characteristics of a car connect with those of an SUV. The success gave the Japanese manufacturer rightly so, because the RAV4 Toyota developed within a very short time to a lifestyle vehicle, as the new car and as cars made many friends.
Competitors of Toyota Rav4
The first models possessed a high mount light body, which was designed to be self-supporting. The permanent all-wheel drive gets its feed from a 2.0-liter 16V petrol engine with 95 kW (129 hp). Previously, SUVs inter alia, from companies such as BMW, Ford, Jeep, Opel, Nissan, Rover or Mitsubishi were made, mostly with a switchable 4x4 drive provided. The Toyota had no gear reduction and no individually lockable differentials. Locks the center differential was only in conjunction with a manual gearbox. Produced in Japan SUV has a high ground clearance and short overhangs. This makes the Toyota RAV4 become a serious competitor for both European brands and manufacturers from Southeast Asia such as Kia, Subaru, Honda or Hyundai. First, the RAV4 Toyota was exclusively produced as a three-door. From the spring of 1995 he was also available with five doors and much more interior space.
Innovations in Drive - The Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota produced in the period between 1997 and 2003 a fully electric version, which was, however, designed exclusively for the US state of California. Basis for this model were the CARB laws, committed every manufacturer in stages to a complete zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) offer. Toyota has a total of 1,575 vehicles built with electric motor, of which about 800 are still to be found on the road today.