2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Halfway through this review, I realized I was convincing myself — one paragraph at a time — that I actually don't like the Mitsubishi Outlander, so I had to reverse course. See, the utilitarian in me wanted to give the crossover a thumbs-up. It's strong on all the practical fronts a family-minded shopper ought to weigh: cargo and seating versatility, reliability, safety, gas mileage and overall value. But so are a number of prominent competitors, and it's when you compare the Outlander with those vehicles that you realize you're left with a car that's far less refined than it ought to be. As a utility vehicle, the Outlander gets the job done. As something you and your family can enjoy day in and day out, it may not be the best choice.
The five- or seven-seat Outlander comes in front- or all-wheel drive (click here to compare it with the 2008 Outlander). Trim levels include the four-cylinder ES and SE, and the V-6 XLE. Last year's LS trim is gone. I drove an all-wheel-drive SE, but I've also driven a V-6 version, a couple years back.
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A/T mode changeover switch (Except for vehicles with Sports mode)
Two drive modes, “AUTO” and “HOLD”, can be selected.
Each time you press the switch, the “AUTO” and “HOLD” modes will switch alternately.
When the “HOLD” mode is selected, the ...
Selector lever operation
The CVT selects an optimum gear ratio automatically, depending on the speed of
the vehicle and the position of the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main gate (B) and the m ...
Map lamps
Push the lens (A) to turn on the lamp. Push it again to turn it off.
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