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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Engine overheating
If the water temperature gauge indication remains in the overheating zone for
a long time, the engine may be overheating. If this occurs, take the following corrective
measures :
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. With the engine still running, raise the bonnet to ventilate the engine c
Information screen (when the ignition switch is “OFF“)
Each time you lightly press the multi-information meter switch, the display screen
switches in the following order.
1- Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter
2- Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter
3- Service reminder
4- Redisplay of a warning display screen
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