Mitsubishi Outlander in Lapland, show on ice

Large lakes that in winter become real frozen tracks, where cars can be tested – in the worst conditions. We flew to Kuusamo, Finland, a stone’s throw from the Arctic Circle to ride the Mitsubishi Outlander, in its hybrid version on the track of 4-time World Rally Champion, Juha Kankukunnen. For the record, this is the version sold in North America, because the next generation of the Outlander is about to see the light, by the end of 2024. But our experience driving in snow and ice helped to put our experience more intelligent – all-wheel drive technology which helps and helps the driver in the worst conditions. On the other hand, Mitsubishi, this year, celebrates 90 years of all-wheel drive: it was 1934 when the PX-33, the first 4×4 sedan built in Japan, was produced. The experience has led to this system, called S-AWC, also available on the Eclipse Cross that can count two electric motors, one per axle, capable of controlling the amount of torque distributed to the wheels at a given time, with full advantage. handling and stability of the car, especially in the most difficult conditions.