MITSUBISHI'S new Outlander (pictured) will go on sale in the UK in January priced from £16,999 on-the-road.

The compact sport utility vehicle crossover combines the high driving position of an off-roader with the practicality of an estate car. It uses a 2.4-litre petrol engine developing 158bhp and 158lb-ft of torque and will also offer liquefied petroleum gas conversions.

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The entry-level Equippe includes four airbags, climate control, CD/radio, electric windows, alloy wheels and leather-trimmed steering wheel.

Sport models add an electric sunroof, extra audio speakers, front fog lamps and a black wood effect dashboard for £17,999 on-the-road, while the Sport SE model adds leather seats for a price of £18,749 on-the-road.