Bumper protection (and UK Protection Kit)

[trilly]

I have just returned from a holiday (vacation) in France and saw a number of PHEV's from the Netherlands. Had a chat withy one guy who had also towed his caravan from the Netherlands and I noticed his bumper protection strip was a "proper" one stretching from the length of the bumper whereas mine supplied by the dealer as part of the UK projection pack which includes mud flaps, door sill protection and bumper protection but cheap looking, not sure if it is metal or not. Whilst it offers some protection to the rear bumper it is not quite what I had in mind when I ordered it.

I find it odd that cars in the Netherlands get the different , the "right" kit and in the UK we or I haven't. Anyone else in the UK also ordered the protection pack? When doing some research came across some interesting links. The Australians seem to have every option going for the car, see here, http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/vehicles/outlander/accessories

and for those in the UK came across this website, they do seem to offer the same options as fitted by my dealer and therefore answer the question are they genuine Mitsubishi, will at least for the UK they are but I like the look of the Australian kit better. Do any of our forum members from other European countries have websites with options we can compare what they offer and for what price?

The UK site I came across is here
http://glynhopkinpartsonline.co.uk/.../Outlander_Protection_2013MY,l.html?limit=100

 

[iansjones]

Hi,
Yes i have the same protection pack as yourself.

And i was as unimpressed as yourself.
If i had known what they were like i would have bought some from ebay and put them on myself. (of a better quality and protection)

 

[maddogsetc]

One word for the bumper protector (and the door protectors) - sh*te.

 

[DrSlackBladder]

I ordered the protection pack; very disappointed to see from this forum what the UK gets compared to the rest of the world.

 

[maddogsetc]

I find it odd that cars in the Netherlands get the different , the "right" kit and in the UK we or I haven't.

It's bizarre isn't it? The only reason I can come up with is that perhaps the local Mitsubishi business entities have some control over the 'original' accessories on offer in each market.

Back in the days of the 'buy British' campaigns, when Toyota, Honda etc. first set up their factories here I recall there being some sort of policy whereby the manufacturers had to source a certain proportion of their parts locally. Maybe we are still victims of something like that :?:

 

[david1972]

It's probably worth waiting for the 'aftermarket' options to start appearing on the well known auction site.....that's assuming they aren't there already of course

 

[Chrispyduck]

I've got the protection pack but it is too thin to protect the bumper when my dog is trying to jump in.

The accessories do seem poor.

 

[jaapv]

try and get the Continental European one - it is far better than the UK version.

From page 18:


http://www.mitsubishi-motors.nl/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=8589939645

 

[gobiman]

Just ordered these -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231185560336?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231188108652?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Not the cheapest but look like they'll actually do the job.
Will report when fitted.

 

[Paddlepower]

Too much money for me at the moment but look very nice. Thanks for the links.

 

[outofyorkshire]

Have found this bumper protector

http://www.tradevanaccessories.co.uk/mitsubishi-outlander-stainless-steel-bumper-protector-cover-2012-on/

 

[gwatpe]

A link for the Australian Outlander PHEV accessories above is for the STD Outlander.

Here is the link for PHEV models.
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/vehicles/outlander-phev/accessories

Noticeable difference is the lack of a nudge bar option.

jaapv will notice the bonnet emblems.

There is a separate bumper protection strip and a bumper protection plate.

 

[jaapv]

I knoe, I know - I still haven't msnaged to source them... :evil:

 

[Countryboy]

Yes thanks

That is a lot of money though...

These are quite popular

http://www.rearguards.co.uk/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=RBP597&sid=6b09107nm47rqm3194xwn6pe6c8pmrx2

 

[Paule23]

Yes thanks

That is a lot of money though...

These are quite popular

http://www.rearguards.co.uk/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=RBP597&sid=6b09107nm47rqm3194xwn6pe6c8pmrx2

That looks just like what I'm after, very similar to the. Mitsubishi Australia bumper protector.

Does anyone know how easy these are to remove? I am leasing my PHEV so might have to remove this when I return it in 3 years time.

 

[Countryboy]

Spirit / panel wipe from a body shop supplier will dissolve the glue and not your bumper :lol:

You would need to soak it for a while then pull the thing off. Also a hot air gun would do it.

I would wager this addition wouldn't get noticed at the de fleet centre