Mitsubishi Outlander: Features
To come in at under $14,000, the base Lancer DE forgoes some important equipment like air conditioning and antilock brakes; both are part of a $1,100 option package. The DE does come with power windows, an auto-theft engine immobilizer and a knee airbag.
The ES is the next level, starting at $15,990 with a manual transmission and adding A/C, 16-inch alloy wheels, split-folding rear seats, remote entry and ABS.
At $17,490, the GTS is the top trim. It adds a sportier suspension setup and huge, 18-inch alloy wheels. The disc brakes are also larger on the GTS, and there's a body kit and rear spoiler to add to the sports car look.
My tester had the optional Sun & Sound package, which added a sunroof and a 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate six-CD sound system with a subwoofer for $1,500. It's not an insignificant price, but the stereo isn't one of those "I could build a better one myself for the money" affairs. I tested a number of CDs on it, and the bass from the sub perfectly matched whatever I was listening to. It never distorted the sound, even during bass-heavy hip-hop selections. Rock fans will be just as happy, as the mid-ranges hold their own with the bass. Clarity was also superb. It will bring the price right up to $20,000, but it's an option that's hard to pass up if you're already thinking about the GTS.
There's also a $2,000 Navigation & Technology package that includes a 30GB hard drive navigation system that can also play digital music. The price tag is an additional $2,000. Leather seating surfaces aren't offered on any trim level.
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Safety
The Lancer comes with seven airbags, including seat-mounted side airbags,
side curtain airbags and a knee airbag for the driver — a relative rarity in
this segment. ABS is optional on the DE bas
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If your vehicle is stuck: in sand, mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by
a rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever or selector lever alternately between
the 1st and Reverse position (with manual transmission), the “L” (LOW) and “R” (REVERSE)
position (with INVECS–II 4A/T), and t
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the
front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows, a knee airbag for the driver,
and an electronic stability system. For additional safety-feature information,
check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
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