Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L Japan (model 2009?) with new side skirt

Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L Japan (model 2009?) with new side skirt
Mitsubishi Motors Japan has updated the 2.4L version of the Outlander to include a new side skirt. The new version (v3) of this side skirt design is basically the same in form with the version 2 of the Outlander side skirt seen in Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser, and later appeared in the 30G Outlander in Japan and 08 Outlander SE in US, with the exception of the chrome accent on the upper half, and a new feature is a flared extension in the front bottom part. Obviously, these are all aimed at addressing the issue of excessive side splash that the rear fender flares are getting, and the subsequent paint damage to it. Will this design make it to the 09 MItsubishi Outlander in the US? We will wait and see as things clear up. But you will hear (or read) about it first at paxtech.blogspot.com and outlander.freeforums.org. Stay tuned!

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