Mitsubishi Outlander: But Still Fun
Green-light power isn't the only ingredient in driving fun — just test a car like the non-turbo Mini Cooper or even Mitsubishi's base Lancer. The Outlander is fun in the same kind of way: The steering wheel requires medium effort to turn at low speeds but yields impressive turn-in precision on curvier stretches, and the nose goes right where you point it, with no vague intermediary motions. On the highway, however, the wheel loosens up and feels a bit too twitchy when pointed straight ahead.
Body roll is well-controlled for a crossover, and the four-wheel-disc antilock brakes exhibit a linear, carlike response. The prior-generation Forester comes to mind as comparably agile; its softer successor falls a bit short.
Even with the SE's 18-inch wheels (versus 16-inchers in the ES), wind and road noise remain controlled at highway speeds. The suspension, however, lacks composure. All three trim levels share the same tuning, and it chatters a lot over potholes and expansion joints. It doesn't do a great job isolating the bad stuff, with noticeable reverberation after major bumps. There are worse examples in this crowd — the RAV4's optional sport-tuned suspension comes to mind — and the Outlander's setup never feels uncomfortably brittle, but it could stand to attend finishing school.
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Cabin Quality
So could the cabin. Well-appointed interiors aren't a Mitsubishi hallmark,
but the Outlander feels like one of the brand's shoddier efforts. Dashboard
plastics are hard to the touch and have a tex
Cabin Quantity
The front seats afford ample legroom and headroom, with more prominent side
bolsters than you'd expect in a small crossover. They won't pinch you in, but
they offer decent lateral support should y
Reliability, Safety & Pricing
The strongest case for the Outlander is its track record. Front, side and
rear crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have been
exemplary, helping make the Outlander an
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Doors
CAUTION:
● Make sure the doors are closed: driving with doors not completely closed is
dangerous.
● Never leave children in the vehicle unattended.
● Be careful not to lock the doors while the keys is inside the vehicle.
NOTE:
● When the driver’s door is open, neithe
Anti–freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti–corrosion agent. The cylinder
head and water pump housing are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic changing of the
engine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use High–quality Ethylene–glycol includes coolant.
It has
