Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate
All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE DESCRIPTION
| NO. | ITEM | CONTENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country | J: Japan |
| 2 | Make | A: Mitsubishi |
| 3 | Vehicle type | 4: Multi-purpose vehicle |
| 4 | Others | GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING/BRAKE SYSTEM L; 4001-5000 lbs/HYDRAULIC |
| 5 | Line | X: OUTLANDER FWD |
| Z: OUTLANDER AWD | ||
| 6 | Price class | 3: Medium |
| 4: High | ||
| 8: Sports | ||
| 7 | Body | 1: 5-door wagon |
| 8 | Engine | F: 2.4L (4G69) |
| 9 | Check digits* | 0, 1, 2, 3, -----------9, X |
| 10 | Model year | 6: 2006 year |
| 11 | Plant | U: Mizushima |
| 12 | Serial number | 000001 to 999999 |
NOTE:
*: Check digit means a single number, or letter X, used to verify the accuracy of transcription of vehicle identification number.