The European, Chinese, and American versions of the Outlander crossover are equipped with the 2.4-liter Mitsubishi 4J12 gasoline engine, which has been manufactured at the company since 2013. One 16-valve camshaft and a new cylinder head with VVL set this power unit apart from the 4B12.
The 4J10 and 4J11 engines are also part of the 4J1 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mitsubishi Outlander GF since 2013.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 2360 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 168 |
| Torque output, Nm | 220 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 88 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 97 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | VVL |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | MIVEC 2 |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Outlander 2016) — city — highway — combined |
10.2 6.5 7.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
| Weight, kg | 130 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4J12 engine
This motor has a respectable reputation on specialized forums;
Strong vibrations or noisy engines are the main causes of complaints.
The VVL system and the new MIVEC phase regulators have very strict requirements for oil quality; the thermal clearances of the valves must be adjusted about every 50,000 kilometers.