Mitsubishi Outlander Towbars

Mitsubishi Outlander Towing Specifications

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Currently on its third generation, below we will cover all three generations of the Mitsubishi Outlander's towing specifications.

Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards Towbar electric kits

We recommend that all tow bars fitted to a Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit, this not only helps to ensure all modern features, such as trailer stability, parking sensors function correctly, but also ensures that the vehicles manufacturer’s warranty is not invalidated.

A quick look at Mitsubishi's warranty page confirms that for the Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards, Vehicle Warranty Period New vehicles supplied in the UK by an authorised Mitsubishi Motors Dealer, and registered from 1st January 2015 have a 5 year, 62,500-mile warranty (whichever comes first). For vehicles registered prior to this date, please speak to your local dealer for details.

Mitsubishi Warranty information

The age and mileage of your vehicle will determine whether you have a manufacturers warranty active.

We do of course offer, Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards universal electrics kits, however as stated these will invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have.

Bypass Relays

Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted. Bypass relays are used to ensure that the kit does not present faults on the dashboard.

A bypass relay helps the universal kit hide from your vehicle ECU and functions so as not to put faults on the dashboard hence the name “BYPASS”.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicles ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicle's software to run smoothly with the new towbar, it works very much like an update to your smartphone. All Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards will NOT require coding if a dedicated kit is fitted.

Bumper cuts

The only options on the Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards towbars are, No Cut, Visible Cut, None Visible Cut, a bumper cut is not always required.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important to not exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For the Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards the maximum capacity nose weight is 120kg, the minimum capacity nose weight is 100kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards towbars can tow safely, without damaging the vehicle, the maximum towing weight capacity is 2000kg. You will need to check the towing limit for your model of Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Onwards as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.  

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 Towing Specifications

If you own a Mitsubishi Outlander built in 2007 or 2012, then please check your logbook to ensure you know the exact model of your vehicle, if you are unsure, please feel free to call our agents for advice.

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 Towbar electric kits

We recommend that all tow bars fitted to a Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit, this not only helps to ensure all modern features, such as trailer stability, parking sensors function correctly, but also ensures that the vehicles manufacturer’s warranty is not invalidated.

A quick look at Mitsubishi's warranty page confirms that for the Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012, Vehicle Warranty Period New vehicles supplied in the UK by an authorised Mitsubishi Motors Dealer, and registered from 1st January 2015 have a 5 year, 62,500-mile warranty (whichever comes first). For vehicles registered prior to this date, please speak to your local dealer for details.

Mitsubishi Warranty information


The age and mileage of your vehicle will determine whether you have a manufacturers warranty active.

Bypass Relays

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 will require a bypass relay when universal electrics are fitted. Bypass relays are used to ensure that the kit does not present faults on the dashboard.

A bypass relay helps the universal kit hide from your vehicle ECU and functions so as not to put faults on the dashboard hence the name “BYPASS”.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicles ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicle's software to run smoothly with the new towbar, it works very much like an update to your smartphone. All Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 will NOT require coding if a dedicated kit is fitted.

Bumper cuts

The only options on the Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 towbars are, None Visible Cut, or Visible Cut, a bumper cut is not always required.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important to not exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For the Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012, the maximum capacity nose weight is 140kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 towbars can tow safely, without damaging the vehicle, the maximum towing weight capacity is 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your model of Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2012 as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.  

Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007 Towing Specifications

If you own a Mitsubishi Outlander built in 2003 or 2007, then please check your logbook to ensure you know the exact model of your vehicle, if you are unsure, please feel free to call our agents for advice.

Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007 Towbar electric kits

There are no dedicated kits for this year range.

Bypass Relays

Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007 will NOT require a bypass relay when universal electrics are fitted. Bypass relays are used to ensure that the kit does not present faults on the dashboard. A bypass relay helps the universal kit hide from your vehicle ECU and functions so as not to put faults on the dashboard hence the name “BYPASS”. A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicles ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

There are no dedicated kits for this year range.

Bumper cuts

The only option on the Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007 towbars are, No Cut, or None Visible, a bumper cut is not always required.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important to not exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For the Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007, the maximum capacity nose weight is 75kg, the minimum capacity nose weight is 60kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007 towbars can tow safely, without damaging the vehicle, the maximum towing weight capacity is 1575kg, the minimum towing capacity is 1500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your model of Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2007 as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.