How Mitsubishi Motors keeps you safe on the road

Safety baked in the design

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For the RVR, Eclipse Cross, Outlander and Outlander PHEV, safety begins at the beginning. They are all built upon Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) patented chassis design, which uses crumple zones, side impact door beams and strategic reinforcements at key body points to absorb or route energy away from passengers in the event of a collision. The RISE platform serves as a solid base for Mitsubishi’s advanced safety systems you’ll read more about here.

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Not just hot air!

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The RVR and Eclipse Cross cover the passenger area with seven separate airbags – two in the front, additional front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-impact curtain airbags (front and rear) and a driver’s knee airbag. The larger Outlander and Outlander PHEV bring that number to 11, with additional airbags for front passenger knees, rear-side passengers (2) and a front-centre airbag.

Mastering Control

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In 1996, Mitsubishi engineer Kaoru Sawase patented what would become the basis of control for the automaker’s SUVs: Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC). Sawase, now known as ‘The Godfather’ of S-AWC, developed a way to transfer power not just from front to rear axles, but also laterally to separate wheels on the same axle.

Now regarded as one of the best all-wheel-drive systems available, S-AWC includes three components: Longitudinal torque distribution (for acceleration), lateral torque vectoring (for cornering), and four-wheel brake control (for stopping). The system works by analyzing reams of data from the vehicle and driver inputs and processing that data to control each wheel in real time; the mechanical S-AWC version is standard on the Eclipse Cross and Outlander, while the electric S-AWC version is standard on the Outlander PHEV and uses electric motors instead of a transmission for quicker response. Each version also offers a variety of driver-selectable modes, such as Snow and Gravel, for a more finely tuned response in various driving conditions. The increased response, control and traction that comes with S-AWC not only helps keep passengers safer, but also more comfortable.

A little help with the drive

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Mitsubishi has been an industry leader in electronic driver assistance features, debuting an adaptive cruise control system back in the 1990s. Today, Mi-Pilot Assist, available on the Outlander and Outlander PHEV, is a suite of advanced features that work together to help reduce fatigue on longer trips or in stop-and-go traffic. The available features include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition. Mi-Pilot Assist takes over lane centring and crash avoidance, acceleration and braking to give the driver a break, while still retaining control of the vehicle.

More eyes on the road

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Beyond helping with fatigue, Mitsubishi’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) act as another set of eyes for more safety on the drive. Features such as Active Blind Spot Assist, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection, among others, offer yet another layer of safety. Its Trailer Stability Assist System helps to keep whatever you’re towing in a straight line on the road, while the available Multi-View Camera System – providing a 360° bird’s-eye view along with different camera viewing angles – helps the driver be more aware of the surroundings in slow manoeuvring, whether it’s on a tight off-road trail or a packed parking lot.

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Why do these systems matter? Because no matter how good a driver you or your family members are, there are always dangers to watch out for on the roads.

Mitsubishi Connected services

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In a Mitsubishi, you never have to be alone, whether in or out of your vehicle. Mitsubishi Connect, available on most trims of the Outlander and Outlander PHEV, is a series of safety and convenience services offered with a trial on vehicle purchase (and the option to subscribe after the trial) that keep you connected to your SUV, offering peace of mind for you and your family. Operated in the vehicle or on your smartphone with the My Mitsubishi Connect app, the services include roadside assistance and emergency services, all at your fingertips.

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Other features include a vehicle locator, so you can easily find your Mitsubishi in a crowded lot and get to it as quickly as possible. You can also lock or unlock the vehicle, start or stop it, and check on vehicle information from your smartphone. The Outlander PHEV also offers electric-specific features, such as cabin pre-heating or pre-cooling and setting charging times, among others.