2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Review2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Review  - Reviews - Mitsubishi Outlander

While Mitsubishi's Outlander got a whole new front-end look for 2010, what it really needed was a remake of its base four-cylinder engine, which is weak and doesn't get good gas mileage, either.

Some problems with a car can be overlooked if there are enough positives to overcome them. The Outlander has its positives, but the four-cylinder engine and transmission drag down the driving experience too much to warrant consideration. Fortunately, the Outlander can have an optional V-6 powertrain that delivers better performance.

I tested a midlevel four-wheel-drive Outlander 2.4 SE with an as-tested price of $27,140.

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Active stability control (ASC)
The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control function and stability control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and ...

Uphill/downhill driving
DRIVING UPHILL The transmission may not upshift to a higher gear if the computer determines the current speed cannot be maintained once a higher gear is engaged. For smoother vehicle performance, ...

Lamp monitor buzzer
[When the engine was started using the key] If the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the lamps are on, a bu ...