2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
Starting MSRP $22,345–$27,895
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National October 20, 2011Vehicle Overview
Mitsubishi's Outlander crossover is available with front- or all-wheel drive. It can seat up to seven people. Competitors include the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota RAV4.
New for 2012
The ES model gains a new wheel cover design, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a backup camera is available. Also new is an Eco indicator.
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
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