The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has recently been named
a 2013 “Top Safety Pick+” award winner by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety, or IIHS. This designation is the IIHS’s highest award for vehicles that
offer superior crash protection, and we are proud that the Outlander Sport was
one of only two vehicles, of the thirteen tested, to receive this prestigious
award. The Outlander Sport’s “Top Safety Pick +” rating can be attributed to a
number of advanced high-tech design features.
One particular key
safety design feature is the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution, also known as
RISE. RISE is Mitsubishi Motor’s very own patented safety body construction
system, which is incorporated into every Mitsubishi vehicle. This system
features integrated, energy-absorbing crumpled zones, and engineered
reinforcements, that are placed within the body and chassis. They provide
maximum protection to the vehicle’s occupants in the event of an impact, by
absorbing and disbursing a great deal of energy from the cabin.
Another of the Outlander Sports features that contributes to
its overall outstanding safety is Mitsubishi’s seven-airbag system,
which includes dual advanced front airbags, front side-impact airbags,
side-impact air curtains and a driver's knee airbag. The driver's knee airbag
is a recent innovation, which helps reduce the risk of injury by stabilizing
the legs and lower body of the driver during certain types of impacts. It's
quite advanced, and only one of the seven airbags that make up this
sophisticated safety system.
Yet another standard safety feature of the 2013 Outback Sport
is Active Stability Control, or ASC. ACS uses
a series of sensors that constantly monitor tire grip on the road. If the
wheels begin to slip, the ASC system works along with the Anti-Lock Braking
System to apply the brakes intelligently, as needed to each wheel, giving you
the ultimate sense of control.
Mitsubishi's electrically controlled All-Wheel Control
system, or AWC, engages an onboard computer that monitors throttle, vehicle
speed and road condition. The AWC makes split-second adjustments to help
maximize control in any weather.
The 2013 Outlander Sport employs an advanced anti-lock braking system, or ABS, with a brake
override feature. The ABS helps
eliminate wheel lock-up by monitoring the speed of each individual wheel, then
adjusting the braking pressure as needed. When impending lock-up is sensed, the
ABS sends rapid brake pulses to the wheels in need, dramatically reducing the
chance of a skid on any terrain.
The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, also known as the
LATCH system, simplifies the attachment of child safety seats, making it easier
for you to help keep your child or grandchild safe.
Every Mitsubishi is equipped with three-point seat belts and
head restraints, along with front seat belt pretensioners. These pretensioners are
designed to help tighten the belts in certain frontal impacts and rollovers, so
the seat belts can do their job even better. Seat belt force limiters, which
help the front seat belts and airbags work together optimally, are also
standard on every 2013 Outlander Sport.
With all of these outstanding safety features, it is easy to
see why the 2013 Outlander Sport would be the perfect small SUV for you and
your family.
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