Mitsubishi Outlander: Outlander in the Market
The small-crossover segment is one of the most contested corners of the automotive world right now, with new and improved models continuously attempting to one-up each other. Against this kind of field, the four-cylinder Outlander just doesn't have what it takes, though the optional V-6 offers more competitive performance.
While the four-cylinder model does have some good qualities, like nice steering and a large backseat, there's just not enough good stuff here to recommend it ahead of competitors like the Equinox and Rogue, among others. It's time for Mitsubishi to head back to the drawing board and come back with its own world-beater, because the Outlander isn't it.
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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Halfway through this review, I realized I was convincing myself — one
paragraph at a time — that I actually don't like the Mitsubishi Outlander, so I
had to reverse course. See, the utilitaria
Not Too Quick
The four-cylinder provides adequate, if noisy, power. A continuously variable
automatic transmission is standard; it's not the quickest responder around town,
taking its time to gin up the proper
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 st
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Coat hook
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s side.
Warning
► Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object on the coat hook. If
the curtain airbag was activated, any such item could be propelled away with great
force and could prevent the curtain airbag fro
Keyless operation system
The keyless operation system allows you to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate,
start the engine and change the operation mode simply by carrying the keyless operation
key with you.
The keyless operation key can also be used as the keyless entry system remote
control switch.
Refer to “K
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