The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Recognition

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander joins its previous model in receiving the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+ award! The Top Safety Pick+ is the IIHS's highest accolade and was granted to only two vehicles in the small SUV category.

Safety features on the 2014 Outlander:

Seven-airbag safety system

• Advanced dual-stage front airbags with driver's seat position sensor, front side impact, driver's knee airbag, side-impact curtain; the smart airbags are deployed at the appropriate level for specific seat occupants.

Active Stability Control

• Monitors speed and measure how the vehicle is responding to your steering input, helping you maintain control.

Anti-lock Brakes

• Helps to eliminate wheel lock-up during panic or emergency braking.

Rise body construction

• Efficient energy absorption and high cabin integrity.

LATCH system

• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) helps simplify the attachment of child safety seats.

Seat belts and pretensioners

• Three-point seat belts, head restraints, and pretensioners that help tighten the belts - there are also seal belt force limiters, which aid the seat belts and airbags in working together.

Adaptive Cruise Control

• Uses radar technology to accurately judge the distance between you and another vehicle; you can choose between three distance settings.

Forward Collision Mitigation

• Uses radar technology to asses vehicle position in relation to other vehicles; detects oncoming obstructions while alerting the driver. It can also apply the brakes if necessary.

Lane Departure Warning

• With an in-car camera, the system alerts the driver if it detects that the vehicle is leaving its lane.

Free Roadside Assistance App for iPhone

• 5 years/unlimited miles of roadside assistance - easy access to help if you need it - they'll even deliver you gas if you run out of fuel!

Those are the huge safety measures taken by Mitsubishi to ensure you can feel safe while driving your new Outlander; check out our 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander inventory here!


All information (including direct summary of safety features) and images via Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Named Symbolic 100,000th EV Sold in the US

The national plug-in electric vehicle advocacy group Plug In America recently named the Mitsubishi i-MiEV the symbolic 100,000th plug-in electric production vehicle sold in the US "since the introduction of the latest generation of highway-capable plug-in vehicles some two years ago," said Plug In America in the press release.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has a price tag as low as  $21,625*, with five doors and a admirable 112 MPGe combined highway and city. The i-MiEV has an estimated driving range of 62 miles.

At Burlington Mitsubishi, we've seen many happy new owners walk away with a new i-MiEV; if you'd like to meet them, take a look at our i-MiEV owners page here, and if you'd like to join them, view our Mitusbishi i-MiEV inventory here!


All information via Mitsubishi, image of two Burlington Mitsubishi customers and their salesman, Adam Crowley.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is Official Safety Vehicle of the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is "Official Safety Vehicle"

The technologically-advanced safety features found in the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has made it an excellent choice for the "Official Safety Vehicle" for this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). The Outlander sports Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Mitigation, as well as great interior styling!

The PPIHC is held in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado; it's a unique road course that begins at an elevation of 9,390 feet and finishes at 14,110 feet! The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will also be joining the 2014 Outlander at this year's event as a supplemental safety vehicle; both vehicles that will be in attendance were built specifically for the race.

Want to learn more about the Official Safety Vehicle of the PPIHC? View our 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander inventory here!

All information and image via Mitsubishi

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Accolade

The 2013 Outlander Sport did even better than a Top Safety Pick with a Top Safety Pick+ recognition

Only two of 13 small SUVs received the recognition for superb safety by being granted an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. This is a new award for the IIHS, designated as its highest accolade for vehicles that offer superior crash protection, according to the Mitsubishi press release. Two-thirds of the small SUVs tested alongside the 2013 Outlander Sport were granted a "poor".

If you love the safety features like we do, view our 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport inventory here.

Safety features in the Outlander Sport:

• Advanced front airbags with seat belt-use, passenger-weight and driver's seat position sensors
• Front side-impact airbags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection
• Driver knee airbag
• Electronically controlled AWC system
• Active Stability Control (ASC)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
• Hill Start Assist
• Traction Control Logic (TCL)
• Active front seat headrests
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Three-point seatbelts for all five seating positions
• Engine immobilizer and anti-theft alarm system
• Child-safety rear door locks
• LATCH child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
• Remote fuel lid opener
• Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters
• Collapsible steering column and foldaway brake pedal assembly
• Side-impact door beams 

Award information via Mitsubishi Newsroom, safety information and via Mitsubishi Cars

Behind the Wheel of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

The 2014 Outlander driven:

Automotive.com drove the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and they have great things to say. According to the reviewers, the Outlander is a perfect vehicle for those with a larger family; the three row seating is perfect for carrying around children, and the $24,000 price tag makes it both practical and affordable.

Exterior restyling was kept to a minimum, but the interior has both upgraded technology and safety features. The two the reviewers sampled were the SE and GT trim levels; the SE has a 6.1-inch touch-screen display with navigation; the GT's screen was a 7-inch. There's a Lane Departure System that can be turned on or off, and everything was within an easy arms length.

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander was praised for its comfortable seats, and the third row seats can be folded down if needed for extra cargo space. The third row seats are specifically designed for children, accommodating a family well.

"SUVs with three rows of seating are a rare breed. SUVs with three rows of seating and a starting price tag of $24,000 are almost non-existent," wrote the Automotive.com reviewer. The 2014 Outlander is also backed by its 10-year/100-mile powertrain warranty and five years of roadside assistance.

The 2014 Outlander hasn't reached dealerships just yet, but is expected to this summer. If you like to see our current inventory, view our 2013 Outlander inventory here! We'll keep you posted when we know an exact date, and in the meantime, happy driving!


Review via Automobile.com, all images via Mitsubishi

The Future of Charging Electric Vehicles: Wireless?

Mitsubishi currently researching ways to make a wireless EV charger

Those who are in the market or have done research on Electric Vehicles (EVs) have undoubtedly ran into the question of charging and range. How long will this vehicle run for without a charge? How long must you charge it? All of these are legitimate questions for those in the market for an EV. Well, Mitsubishi is working on a better solution; a technology that would charge EVs with wireless remote charging. This technology would not only allow an EV to have an infinite driving range, but could also potentially be able to keep gadgets (phones, tablets, computers, etc.) powered up indefinitely.

This is a great direction for Mitsubishi and Electric Vehicles in general! Take a look at our inventory of Mitsubishi's EV, the i-MiEV here!


All information and image via Slash Gear

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Wins "Best All-Around Performance"

The Automotive Science Group awards the 2013 Outlander Sport with the Best All-Around Performance Award

"Best overall performance amongst all model year 2013 crossover SUVs sold in the U.S. market" recently went to the Outlander Sport; this is the highest honor given by the Automotive Science Group (ASG). The ASG is a consumer product rating website that helps potential customers look more closely at the real value of vehicles in the automotive marketplace.

Starting at just $19,170, the 2013 Outlander Sport has already been named a 2013 IIHS Top Safety pick, is the best-selling Mitsubishi vehicle this year, and was awarded the Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own Award. Seating five comfortably, the Outlander Sport is powered by a 148 hp, 4-cylinder engine, and is equipped with Electric Power Steering and a high-efficiency alternator, helping it achieve 24 mpg city/ 31 mpg highway. Available on the Outlander Sport is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), a panoramic glass roof, Rockford-Fosgate premium audio system and a 40GB HDD navigation system with real-time traffic and music.

If you'd like to see our selection of the vehicle with the Best All-Around Performance, take a look at our 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport inventory here!


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