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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SRS warning lamp/display
Warning lamp
If there is an error in the system, the warning lamp will come on and the warning
display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Under normal conditions, the warning lamp comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and
Electric window control
The electric windows can only be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position or the operation mode in ON.
WARNING
• Before operating the electric window control, make sure that nothing can
get trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
• Never leave the vehicle without removing t
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