Automobile Research Association of India (ARAI) has certified that HM-Mitsubishi Motors’ ‘Outlander’ has surpassed the BS IV (Bharath Stage Four) emission norms with BS III (Bharath Stage Three) fuel.

The certificate - “AAEN0339” was awarded to Mitsubishi Outlander on 30^th May ’09.’Outlander’ becomes the first premium SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) in India to be awarded so by ARAI.

BS IV emission norms are stringent rules which the government of India is implementing to reduce the harmful effect of automobile emission on the environment.

BS IV will be effective on all new automobiles sold in India from April 2010 in the eleven cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kanpur, Agra, Pune and Surat.

Mitsubishi Outlander’s MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve lift and timing Electronic Control) technology limits the vehicular emissions well within BS IV standards even with BS III fuel, making Outlander the most environment friendly SUV in the country today. 

Speaking on the development, Mr Ravi Santhanam, Managing Director, Hindustan Motors Ltd said, “HM- Mitsubishi is pleased to offer the eco friendly Outlander to its customers. Outlander being certified the first BS 1V compliant SUV in India is a testimony to its superior technology and HM – Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to the environment” Outlander is sold in India at Rs. 20.75 lakhs ex showroom and is available as a petrol variant. The vehicle is sold pan India through 39 showrooms. Outlander was launched in India in October 2008.

Courtesy: HM-Mitsubishi Motors

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Posted by Naresh Koshti on 5 June, 2009 10:54:01 AM IST #