Mitsubishi RVR / Outlander Sport AWD Diagonal test | 2010 - Today

Ahhh the famous Mitsubishi AWD system! It's called Super All Wheel Contro.... but we had our not-so-great episode in the past ( and even today ) with that "superior" awd system. Even if you use the lock mode ( 4wd button ) and TCS on.... not so great!

Initially, there are two main configurations, namely the AWC and S-AWC devices. The first refers to the term All-Wheel Control, which Mitsubishi simply calls Full Control. The second stands for Super All Wheel Control, Super All-Wheel Control. The AWC system is exclusive to the RVR model and can serve the Outlander. For the S-AWC approach, it can be fitted to the Eclipse Cross, as well as some versions of the Outlander and the Outlander PHEV.

What both offer are different driving modes. Let's go with the AWC configuration first.
With the RVR, there are three settings (Traction, Auto, and Lock). The first lets the vehicle operate as a front-wheel drive, the second operates automatically and kicks in when needed, while the third applies more torque to the rear wheels to maximize performance on slippery surfaces.

Now, for the S-AWC technology which wants to be more sophisticated, it acts in a more precise way with a distribution of the torque more targeted and more varied.

With the Eclipse Cross, there is also an automatic adjustment, but also one designed for driving on snow, as well as another for hiking on gravel.

The Outlander also takes advantage of the snow and gravel modes, in addition to serving an Eco mode that automatically sends torque to the rear wheels when the front cannot provide the necessary traction. It increases the stability of the vehicle despite a basic setting aimed at fuel economy. A Normal mode is also offered, which takes care of distributing power equally to all four wheels for maximum traction and good fuel economy.

For the plug-in hybrid version of the Outlander, we find Normal mode, but also a lockable mode that maximizes traction at all times. In this case, the entire system operates electrically.

Finally, it's important to know that Mitsubishi's all-wheel-drive systems work in concert with an array of safety features like active stability control and anti-lock brakes, all with the goal of providing maximum grip and feeling. security which is just as important.

Model Tested: 2013 Mitsubishi RVR

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I guess traction control programming has advanced since the days when this was filmed. My guess is that the current models would perform differently since really the only needed change is software.

I’d still personally rather have a real limited-slip differential, at least in the rear.

[RTRtm]

I would love and appreciate if you guys would consider redoing this test with the 2020-present RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport models, I am aware that this 2013 model is the same generation as the current ones. HOWEVER, it is evident that the traction control has become more tuned and efficient throughout the years. I’ve came across videos of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/ASX seen on the YouTube channel: 4x4 / AWD tests on rollers, in their video the test vehicle was used for a diagonal test on rollers on a flat surface and it took 7.5 seconds in 4WD Auto for their test vehicle to figure it out. In addition to what I’m trying to point out, YouTube channel: CarCaine, has tested the latest 2020 and up face lift model doing the same Diagonal test on rollers on a flat surface where their test vehicle was able to figure it out in about 2.5 seconds in 4WD auto. In conclusion I would love to see what the difference is in the diagonal test performance of the newest models compared to the one you have tested in this video.

[bernardboutet]

ben voyons, je croyais que mitsubishi ètait meilleur