How to easily identify 2016 model

[tonykenny]

Hi all,
I'm new around here and to the Outlander. In fact, we're waiting to hear the delivery date of our new baby, er, car, which we have on a 2 year lease.

The local dealer was surprised at how good a deal we got for the lease and he was suspicious that we might be given an old model. I confirmed, in writing, with the lease company that we would indeed be getting the latest possible model.

So, you know what question is coming; what is the easiest and most reliable way to spot if the car that arrives is indeed the 2016 model and not something earlier, so that I can reject the delivery before signing for it just in case they do send an oldie, hoping I won't notice.

many thanks
Tony

 

[jdsx]

Hi all,
I'm new around here and to the Outlander. In fact, we're waiting to hear the delivery date of our new baby, er, car, which we have on a 2 year lease.

The local dealer was surprised at how good a deal we got for the lease and he was suspicious that we might be given an old model. I confirmed, in writing, with the lease company that we would indeed be getting the latest possible model.

So, you know what question is coming; what is the easiest and most reliable way to spot if the car that arrives is indeed the 2016 model and not something earlier, so that I can reject the delivery before signing for it just in case they do send an oldie, hoping I won't notice.

many thanks
Tony

Congrats! They look very different at the front (just google some pictures!). The simplest way otherwise is that the new ones have a 'shark fin' aerial whereas the older ones have a small-ish 'traditional' aerial.

 

[jaapv]

The cars look quite different, especially the front.

 

[Carnut]

New model has Chrome GASHES down either side of the radiator grille.(personally I think they are vile, but seem to be the 'in' thing as Lexus has them.) as well.

 

[Moctu]

What colour are you getting? My Orient Red was not available on the old model. Just a thought that you might be able to tell from the order form, if it has a new only colour on it!!

 

[tonykenny]

What colour are you getting? My Orient Red was not available on the old model. Just a thought that you might be able to tell from the order form, if it has a new only colour on it!!

We've gone for the simple white. The lease company could get us cheaper and quicker if we went for something they already had in stock