According to a report by Best Car magazine, the Ralliart will be a fully fledged version with more than just cosmetic changes. The performance SUV is said to receive an upgraded suspension, a stiffer suspension setup, and a boost in output for the plug-in hybrid powertrain. While the regular Outlander PHEV offers a combined 248 horsepower, the Ralliart-spec SUV will gain an extra 38 horsepower for a grand total of 286 horsepower.
The report doesn't mention the torque, but it's good to remember that the regular model offers 332 pound-feet (450 Newton-meters). It is unclear whether the engineers will work on the combustion engine, a 2.4-liter four-pot, or they plan to upgrade the pair of electric motors. In the standard model, there's an 85-kilowatt motor at the front and a 100-kW motor at the rear.
Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Concept
Mitsubishi has already given us a taste of how the sportier derivative could look with the Vision Ralliart concept unveiled last year. The concept had a beefy body kit and sat on 22-inch wheels with enlarged brake rotors with six-piston calipers. The showcar promised to deliver "elevated acceleration, cornering, and braking in all road and weather conditions." Mitsu also promised "higher motor output," but without going into details.
Mitsubishi has already rolled out Ralliart editions of the Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport, and even the Mirage in the United States for the 2023 model year. All have a White Diamond with a contrasting black roof, along with an assortment of "rally-inspired touches."
Source: Best Car
