NHTSA ID Number: 10164841
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-19-00-012
TSB/Document Date: 2019-09-16
Summary
This is a Technical Service Bulletin, containing the vehicle's new model features & service information, that was sent to dealers.
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SUBJECT:
NEW MODEL FEATURES & SERVICE
INFORMATION - 2020 OUTLANDER SPORT
No:
TSB-19-00-012
DATE:
August 2019
MODEL:
2020 Outlander Sport
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ X ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains important new model service
information and features for the 2020 Outlander
Sport (U.S. models only). Review the details that
follow to familiarize yourself regarding new features
and options. Refer to the 2020 Outlander Sport
Service Manual on MEDIC, MDL, or CD (p/n
MSCD-017B-2020), and the Owner's Manual for details
on these and other features.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2020 Outlander Sport
U.S. MODEL LINEUP
MODEL
TRANSMISSION
ES (2WD / AWC)
SP (2WD / AWC)
4B11 – 2.0L DOHC MIVEC 16V 4 cyl.
SE (2WD / AWC)
GT (2WD / AWC)
4B12 – 2.4L DOHC MIVEC 16V 4 cyl.
NOTE: For 2020 model year, 5-speed manual transmission is no longer being offered.
SERVICE INFORMATION
See TSB-19-00-011 for 2020 Outlander Sport Technical Specifications.
Copyright 2019 Mitsubishi
Motors North America, Inc.
Continued
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the
Mitsubishi Dealer Link, MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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NEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
NOTE: 2020 Outlander Sport is carried over from the 2019 model year with the following changes.
EXTERIOR
”MITSUBISHI” badge eliminated from
rear of vehicles
COMMENTS
All 2020 Mitsubishi vehicles
Major redesign of exterior styling in front and
rear for bolder, more rugged look
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
All-new rear bumper fascia to appear more
wide and stable
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
New LED headlights, tail lights, daytime
running lights
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
Gloss black and satin silver grille accents
Standard on SE and GT
New side garnish
Black with turn indicator (ES, SP), chrome
without turn indicator (SE, GT)
Three new paint colors: Sunshine Orange,
Red Diamond, Oak Brown
Available for all 2020 Outlander Sport
Automatic headlights
Standard on SE (already standard on GT)
Front rain sensing windshield wipers
Standard on SE and GT
New 18-inch alloy wheel design
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
Special Edition features
Standard on SP (Special Edition)
INTERIOR
COMMENTS
All new seat material fabric
Standard on ES and SE
Heated front seats
Standard on SP, available for ES with ES
Convenience Package (already standard on
SE and GT)
Black headliner and pillars
Standard on GT
Gloss black and silver accent audio panel
Standard on SP, available for ES with ES
Convenience Package
Gloss black and silver accent HVAC controls
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
TRANSMISSION/DRIVE SYSTEM
Manual transmission discontinued
COMMENTS
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
Improved 4WD Control logic
Standard on all models w/AWC
HVAC SYSTEM
Blower fan changed to brushless motor type
for more efficient operation
COMMENTS
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
New refrigerant R1234yf and Internal Heat
Exchanger (IHX) adopted
Standard on all 2020 Outlander Sport
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NEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
SAFETY & SECURITY
Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) w/
Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure
Warning (LDW), Automatic High Beam (AHB)
COMMENTS
Standard on SE (previously standard on GT)
CONVENIENCE
New 8-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio
(SDA)
COMMENTS
Standard on SP, SE, and GT, available on ES
with ES Convenience Package
Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™, and
SiriusXM© with 3 month All Access trial
Standard on SP, available on ES with ES
Convenience Package
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Standard on SE (already standard on GT
models w/addition of Homelink©)
Steering wheel voice recognition control
Standard on SP, available on ES with ES
Convenience Package
Dual front USB ports
Available for ES with ES Convenience
Package (already standard on SP, SE, and GT)
EXTERIOR
MITSUBISHI Badge
New for all 2020 Mitsubishi vehicles the
“MITSUBISHI” badge has been eliminated from the
rear of all models. Instead, the model name
appears on the left, and the trim name (SE, GT) is
shown on the right side.
Major Redesign of Exterior
All 2020 Outlander Sport models have been redesigned with front and rear exterior styling for a
bolder, more rugged look.
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TSB-19-00-012
EXTERIOR (continued)
Major Redesign: Front
This major redesign of the front end for all models contributes some distinctive details toward the
bolder, more rugged look.
D New dynamic shield front design
D New front bumper, hood, fenders, headlights
D LED low and high beam headlights
D LED Daytime Running Lights
D LED fog lights (SE, GT)*
Turn Signal Lights
* For models without fog lights (ES, SP), these lenses are clear.
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EXTERIOR (continued)
Major Redesign: Rear
The redesign of the rear adds to the bolder look, giving a wider and more stable appearance.
D New rear bumper
D New LED tail lights
D T-shaped rear combination lamps
T-shaped Rear Combination Lamps
Rear Combination Lamp Detail
Clear Lenses (Reflectors) only
Grille Accents: Gloss Black and Satin Silver
Standard on SE and GT models are updated grille
accents in gloss black and satin silver.
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EXTERIOR (continued)
ES, SP
Red Diamond
Sunshine Orange
Oak Brown
SE, GT
New Side Garnish
A new side garnish is standard on all models, as
follows:
D
Black side garnish with turn indicator:
Standard on ES and SP. These models now have
body-colored side mirrors without turn
indicators.
D
Chrome side garnish without turn indicator:
Standard on SE and GT. These models now have
body-colored side mirrors with turn indicators
as standard equipment.
Three New Exterior Paint Colors
Three new paint colors are available for all 2020
Outlander Sport models.
D
Red Diamond (replaces Rally Red)
D
Sunshine Orange
D
Oak Brown (replaces Quartz Brown)
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TSB-19-00-012
EXTERIOR (continued)
Automatic Headlights
Automatic Headlights
Already standard on GT models, automatic
headlights are now standard on SE.
Front Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
Front Rain-sensing Wipers
Also already standard on GT models, front
rain-sensing wipers are now standard on SE.
New Wheel Design
All models come standard with a newly designed
18-inch two-tone alloy wheel.
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EXTERIOR (continued)
2020 Special Edition (SP) Features
The Special Edition (SP) model for 2020 Outlander Sport adds more unique elements to match the
redesigned exterior.
D Carbon-style grille
D Front and rear undercovers
D Large roof spoiler
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