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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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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Welcome light
This function turns on the position and tail lamps for about 30 seconds after
the UNLOCK switch (A) on the remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlamps and dipper switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped
with the automatic lamp control).
Licence plate lamps
1. Remove while pressing the lamp unit (A) to the left side.
2. Insert a minus screwdriver with the end covered with a cloth or other object
to press the hook (B) aside and remove the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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