2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
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While Mitsubishi's Outlander got a whole new front-end look for 2010, what it really needed was a remake of its base four-cylinder engine, which is weak and doesn't get good gas mileage, either.
Some problems with a car can be overlooked if there are enough positives to overcome them. The Outlander has its positives, but the four-cylinder engine and transmission drag down the driving experience too much to warrant consideration. Fortunately, the Outlander can have an optional V-6 powertrain that delivers better performance.
I tested a midlevel four-wheel-drive Outlander 2.4 SE with an as-tested price of $27,140.
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The Look
The 2010 Outlander gets a significantly revised front end that features new
headlights and a different grille.
Previous versions of the Outlander had a sleek front end with a grille that
wasn't
Four-Cylinder Power (Or Lack Thereof)
As mentioned, the Outlander's base powertrain is a letdown. The
168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder teams with a continuously variable
automatic transmission, and the results are uninspiring,
Ride & Handling
The Outlander's steering response is one of its best attributes. The wheel
has a nice weight to it — heavy enough, without being a chore to turn — and the
Outlander reacts quickly to steering-
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Keys
Two keys are provided and they fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare
key. To help prevent theft, your keys feature a unique, hard-to-duplicate design.
Also, your vehicle’s locks are designed to prevent opening by any means other than
using your own key.
Take care not to lose
Selection of engine oil (petrol-powered vehicle)
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric
temperature. For 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40 viscosity grade, use only ACEA A3
classification. (2) Use engine oil conforming to the following classification:
ACEA classification: “For service A1, A2 o
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