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. Competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Highlander and RAV4.
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 features include:
- LED taillights
- Liftgate with tailgate that flips down for easier loading and supports 440 pounds
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Optional 18-inch alloy wheels
- Available chrome exterior accents
- Aluminum roof provides lower center of gravity
The Outlander ES can seat up to five people on front bucket seats and a 60/40-split folding second-row seat that can tumble forward. SE and GT models can seat up to seven with a standard two-person third row that folds into the floor. Interior features include:
- Standard air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks and mirrors; and a CD stereo
- Available automatic climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth connectivity
- Optional 40-gigabyte hard drive-based navigation system with backup camera
- Optional leather seats
- Standard heated front seats on GT models
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
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
