What engine is in a 2010 Mitsubishi Challenger?
The 2010 Challenger comes only with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and choice a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine is a modern unit, with a power output of 131 kW. Peak torque is 400 Newton metres with the manual gearbox, but is slightly detuned, to 350 Nm, when it sits in front of the auto.
Are Mitsubishi challengers good off-road?
Off-road, the Challenger is the pick from the Mitsubishi range, and its on road handling is also as both a 4WD and a family car. There’s a supreme amount of cabin space for all passengers plus their luggage and its on road look and feel is quite good when you keep its 4WD capabilities/design in mind.
What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi Challenger have?
Getting the seats down and up is quite a complex operation. Mitsubishi has kept it simple in the powertrain setup. The 2010 Challenger comes only with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and choice a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine is a modern unit, with a power output of 131 kW.
When did the Mitsubishi Challenger come out in Australia?
Mitsubishi first launched the Challenger badge in Australia back in 1998, but the mid-size SUV has been absent since 2006. The 2010 model, priced from $44,490, shares some front bodywork with Mitsubishi’s Triton ute, but is mostly all-new.
How tall is the Mitsubishi Challenger mid Sizer?
Mitsubishi’s mid-sizer is 4,695mm long and 1,815mm wide (very similar to the Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento). However, supporting its genuine off-road ability, the Challenger rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and offers a high ground clearance of 220mm – so its overall height is 1,840mm.
Where is the spare wheel on a Mitsubishi Challenger?
At the rear, the tail-lights are high mounted and the lift-up tailgate is handy for easy loading (the full-size spare wheel is mounted underneath, not on the rear door). Mitsubishi provided a variety of Challenger models for testing on the roads between Brisbane and the Gold Coast via the mountains of the Coast’s beautiful hinterland.
Getting the seats down and up is quite a complex operation. Mitsubishi has kept it simple in the powertrain setup. The 2010 Challenger comes only with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and choice a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine is a modern unit, with a power output of 131 kW.
What’s the biggest complaint about a Mitsubishi Challenger?
The biggest complaint from owners is that the standard seats are too firm and uncomfortable over longer journeys. That’s especially true of the rear seats which are not only firm but feature a very upright backrest. There was only one engine offered in this vehicle, a 2.5-litre turbo – diesel four-cylinder.
When did the Mitsubishi Challenger return to Australia?
Mitsubishi Challenger returned to Australia in 2010 after an absence of five years. It’s a genuine 4WD, not merely an SUV. As before, Challenger shares many components with the rugged Mitsubishi Triton pickup and so gives it the off-road toughness that stood out on our road test review.
When did Mitsubishi change the radiator cap on the Challenger?
Mitsubishi actually changed its machining process in 2014 to get around this problem, so a later Challenger is potentially a better one. But before you hit the panic button on that first hot day, the first thing to try is a radiator cap with a higher pressure rating.