Mitsubishi introduces the 2018 Outlander Sport.

The launch of the new generation Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has been delayed due to the impact of Nissan's acquisition of Mitsubishi. Instead, the 2018 version, extending the current generation, will officially debut at the New York Auto Show, which opens next week.

According to the original plan, the new generation Outlander was scheduled to launch in early 2019, followed by the Sport version in 2020. However, recently, according to the website...Airport PageAccording to information from Mitsubishi's suppliers, the new Outlander model will be delayed until the end of 2019 or early 2020, while the Sport version will be delayed until at least 2021.

This change occurred because Mitsubishi was acquired by its compatriot Nissan, becoming part of the Renault-Nissan alliance. Therefore, the launch of new products needed to be restructured within the alliance to save costs and increase production efficiency.

Engineers are reportedly focusing on determining the optimal formula for sharing parts between the next-generation Outlander and the next-generation Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport. The goal is to share the same chassis and less noticeable components to save costs while still maintaining the distinctive characteristics of each brand.

Therefore, for the time being, while the new generation is yet to be launched, the current generation Outlander Sport has had its lifespan extended, with the 2018 version set to debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show, which opens on April 12th.

And the Japanese automaker has released some information and images of this new model.

The Outlander Sport is currently Mitsubishi's best-selling model in the US.

Accordingly, the 2018 Outlander Sport will feature several upgrades to both the interior and exterior, along with a new Touring option package.

The exterior changes are quite modest, limited to redesigned front and rear bumpers and LED daytime running lights; inside, there's a new auxiliary control cluster, a new gear shifter, and an infotainment system with a 7-inch screen that integrates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The new Touring option package includes a panoramic roof, along with a range of safety features such as: Forward Collision Prediction, Lane Departure Warning, automatic headlights, a rearview camera, and upgrades to the noise and vibration damping systems for a smoother ride.

There is no information about engine changes; meaning that in the 2018 version, the Outlander Sport will still use the 2.0L engine with 148 horsepower and the 2.4L engine with 168 horsepower, paired with a CVT transmission as an option for the standard FWD 2.0L version and as standard for all other versions.

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will be available in the US market this fall with a new paint color: Alloy Silver.

According to Dantri