Mitsubishi Outlander: The Look
The 2010 Outlander gets a significantly revised front end that features new headlights and a different grille.
Previous versions of the Outlander had a sleek front end with a grille that wasn't overly large, but the new model draws heavily on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high-performance sedan, which features a large, trapezoidal grille. To see what the Outlander looked like before the introduction of the big grille, check out a side-by-side comparison of the 2009 and 2010 models.
The new grille gives the crossover a much bolder appearance — too bold for my taste. It makes the nose of the Outlander look like a giant Dustbuster, and it isn't nearly as well-integrated as the similarly styled one on Mitsubishi's new Outlander Sport. Despite the similar name, that car is a completely different, smaller crossover.
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Four-Cylinder Power (Or Lack Thereof)
As mentioned, the Outlander's base powertrain is a letdown. The
168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder teams with a continuously variable
automatic transmission, and the results are uninspiring,
Ride & Handling
The Outlander's steering response is one of its best attributes. The wheel
has a nice weight to it — heavy enough, without being a chore to turn — and the
Outlander reacts quickly to steering-
The Inside
The crossover's uncluttered dashboard sweeps across the front of the cabin,
broken up only by the instrument hood. The dash panels are made of hard plastic,
but they have nice graining and don't l
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air bag
The information written in this supplemental restraint system (SRS) section contains
important points concerning the driver, front passenger, side air bags and pre-tensioner
seat belts.
The SRS air bags are designed to supplement the primary protection of the driver
and front passenger side s
Other interrupt displays (when the ignition switch is “ON”)
The operation status of each system is displayed on the information screen. Refer
to the appropriate page for the system for further details.
This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.
The setting for rest interval can be changed.
