My info is that the new Outlander due out at the end of 2012 will be a complete redesign. I can't say too much as all dealers were sworn to secrecy.

 

I hope it isn't a direct injection. Too skeptical about the intake valves coking up with deposits. Heard that's a common problem with DI engines as there is nothing going past the valves to clean them. Slap a nice turbo on there, maybe adjust some shift points, and call it a day. On the other hand, can't say I'll get another Mitsu. Just kind of indifferent about availability of parts and fluids...but at the rate I keep my cars...I'll have this one for a while.