Mitsubishi has produced outstanding vehicles for years, and they've succeeded again with the 2024 Outlander. It comes with an array of appealing features, including all-wheel drive, seating for seven, and a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. In addition to performance and comfort features, the 2024 Outlander has an impressive range of safety features to protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. Below, our team at Boardman Mitsubishi has collated information about some of the safety features of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, which may influence your decision when it comes to buying a new vehicle.
Active Blind Spot Assist
One of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander's most appealing safety features is the active blind spot assist (ABSA). This warning feature signals to drivers when other vehicles enter their blind spot. As the radar sensors are on the vehicle's rear bumper, the ABSA system can detect when this occurs. It will then flash a signal on your rearview mirror to alert you to the potential hazard. This feature can be especially helpful when driving on the highway or in busy areas, such as cities or neighborhoods.
Another benefit of ABSA is that it evaluates how much space you have between yourself and other cars on the road. This means that the system continuously works to keep you safe by detecting potential hazards. If you try to change lanes while someone is in your blind spot, the ABSA system will add additional warnings, including a verbal signal, the automatic lowering of your radio's volume, and vibrations in the steering wheel. All of these signals work together to prevent you entering into collision with another vehicle.
Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
Another safety feature that makes the 2024 Outlander an outstanding choice is its rear automatic emergency braking capabilities. This feature uses sensors to detect potential hazards you may have missed behind your vehicle. This can include other cars, pedestrians, or stationary objects that may damage your vehicle if you hit them. When the rear automatic emergency braking system detects a hazard, it will instantly stop the car. This feature can help prevent accidents or collisions with other vehicles.
When the rear automatic emergency braking goes into action, you'll also receive a verbal warning over your car speakers. This additional alert is yet another way the system works to keep you safe, as it ensures you know which warning signal is in operation. This system will bring your car to an immediate halt, which gives you a few moments to review the situation and decide on the safest option before you move on.
Blind Spot Warning
To increase coverage of your blind spots, the 2024 Outlander includes an additional warning system that alerts you as soon as another vehicle drives into your blind spot. This feature can work together with the ABSA system to make sure you only turn or change lanes when it's safe to do so.
If you're in the process of changing lanes or making a turn, the blind spot warning feature still has you covered. The system can detect when you have your turn signal activated and will alert you to potential hazards by turning on a blinking warning light and emitting three beeps. This feature indicates that it may be unsafe for you to make a turn or switch lanes, which gives you more time to evaluate your surroundings to avoid a collision.
Forward Collision Mitigation With Pedestrian Detection
For safety assistance when driving, the 2024 Outlander offers its proprietary Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection. This valuable feature alerts you to potential hazards in front of your vehicle, which may allow you to stop just in time and prevent an accident. While many vehicles include some type of forward collision warning, the Outlander's system is one of the most effective, as it also includes pedestrian detection. The system can spot other vehicles as well as pedestrians who may walk out in front of your vehicle, as they have failed to notice that you're in motion.
The Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection uses sensors in the front of the vehicle to automatically detect when another vehicle or pedestrian enters the potential field of collision. The system also includes automated emergency braking, which, even if you miss all the warnings, still stops your vehicle to ensure your safety.
Lane Departure Warning and Lane-Keeping Assist
Two great safety features that work together on the 2024 Outlander are the lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist. The lane departure warning system aims to reduce the chances of you having an accident by alerting you as soon as you drift out of your lane. The system uses sensors to detect lane markings and then sends signals to let you know when your car crosses them. Drivers may find this feature especially helpful when the roads are busy or when they're on the highway.
If your lane departure warning goes off, but you continue on the same path, lane-keeping assist may step in. This feature enables your Outlander to correct your steering automatically by gently turning the steering wheel for you. This ensure that you remain in your designated lane, even if, for some reason, you missed the lane departure warning alerts. This feature can be especially helpful when driving in urban areas, as you may need to react quickly in heavy traffic.
Test the Outlander's Safety Features for Yourself
These are some of the most exciting safety features available in the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander. The driver-assist technology and potential hazard warning features are sure to keep you and your passengers safe when you're out driving. Are you ready to hit the road in your own 2024 Outlander? If so, contact us at Boardman Mitsubishi in Ohio, so our team of professionals can schedule a test drive for you. You can also go online to view our inventory of new and used Mitsubishi vehicles and browse other available models on the off chance a different vehicle suits your needs better.