The Look
The 2010 Outlander gets a significantly revised front end that features new headlights and a different grille.
Previous versions of the Outlander had a sleek front end with a grille that wasn't overly large, but the new model draws heavily on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high-performance sedan, which features a large, trapezoidal grille. To see what the Outlander looked like before the introduction of the big grille, check out a side-by-side comparison of the 2009 and 2010 models.
The new grille gives the crossover a much bolder appearance — too bold for my taste. It makes the nose of the Outlander look like a giant Dustbuster, and it isn't nearly as well-integrated as the similarly styled one on Mitsubishi's new Outlander Sport. Despite the similar name, that car is a completely different, smaller crossover.
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Dynamic quality
Inside, the concept of sharp, sporty elegance continues with a clear emphasis
on form, trim and material rather than the usual endless pursuit of fantasized
SUV-ness.
Consistent with the exterio ...
Styling
Some people suggest that a car's performance is the most important part of
any review, but that's not the case with the new Lancer. This is one
sharp-looking sedan. Rarely do I test a sub-$20,000 ...
Redesigned Front Suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension is similar in layout to the previous
Lancer's, but all-new, with a sharpened focus on enhancing rigidity while
reducing weight and lowering the roll center. S ...