Mitsubishi Outlander
Overview
The Outlander is the larger of Mitsubishi's two crossover SUVs and can seat up to seven people, compared with seating for five in the smaller Outlander Sport. The Outlander is available with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 engines.
New for 2013
Heated side mirrors are now standard on all models, and the SE and GT add standard hands-free cellphone operation. The SE also gets automatic air conditioning, and the GT gains heated front seats and satellite radio as standard features.
Exterior
Exterior features include:
- LED taillights
- Standard rear liftgate
- Small rear tailgate flips down to make loading easier and supports up to 440 pounds
- 16-inch steel wheels with revised covers or available 18-inch alloy wheels
- Available chrome-accented side sills
- Aluminum roof provides lower center of gravity
Interior
The Outlander ES can seat up to five people on front bucket seats, and a 60/40-split folding second-row seat can tumble forward. SE and GT models can seat up to seven with a standard two-person third-row seat that folds into the floor. Interior features include:
- Standard air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks and mirrors; and a CD stereo
- Optional automatic climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth connectivity
- Optional 40-gigabyte hard drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic info
- Optional leather seating surfaces
- Optional heated front seats
- Optional backup camera
Under the Hood
ES and SE Outlanders have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 168 horsepower and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The 3.0-liter V-6 engine in the GT makes 230 hp and 215 pounds-feet of torque and drives a six-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical features include:
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Regular (four-cylinder) or premium (V-6) gas
Safety
Standard safety features include:
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for the first and second rows
- Electronic stability system and traction control