Mitsubishi Outlander: Styling
Some people suggest that a car's performance is the most important part of any review, but that's not the case with the new Lancer. This is one sharp-looking sedan. Rarely do I test a sub-$20,000 car that gets stares, but the Lancer GTS, with its 18-inch alloy wheels and super-sized spoiler, had plenty of heads turning in its direction.
The most daring design element is the front end, with its frowning grille and sharp headlights tucked underneath an angled hood. There are so many stylish lines on the new Lancer I was surprised by something new each time I showed it to someone. During a video shoot, I noticed that there are actually two distinct lines running down the rear flank of the car, not just one.
Around back, the taillights slant inward, toward the license plate, but also protrude out from the car's body — not flush like most vehicles — just at the top of the taillight. The bottoms are flush with another style line sliding underneath. That's a lot of detail for a company's entry-level vehicle.
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Interior
As stylish as the outside is, the inside carries over more of the company's
trends from other vehicles, like the Outlander compact SUV. It's a stark
existence; black is the only interior color cho
Performance
The 152-hp four-cylinder engine produces plenty of power to move the Lancer
at highway speeds, even when fully loaded with four adults and luggage. My only
reoccurring thought was that no matter h
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 wi
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Sunroof
The sunroof can only be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
1- Open
2- Tilt up
3- Close, Tilt down
To open, press the switch (1).
To stop the moving sunroof, press switch (2) or (3).
Note
► The sunroof automatically stops just before reaching the fully open po
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
