Ride & Handling
The Outlander's steering response is one of its best attributes. The wheel has a nice weight to it — heavy enough, without being a chore to turn — and the Outlander reacts quickly to steering-wheel adjustments. The overall setup is among the best in the small-crossover segment.
Less appealing is the Outlander's ride quality. The suspension is pretty successful at limiting body roll when cornering, but you pay for it when the road gets rough.
From the driver's seat, it doesn't feel like the suspension provides a whole lot of bump absorption — especially when you hit large ones, which really jostle the cabin — and there's also quite a bit of suspension noise. A little more damping would definitely be appreciated, but the Outlander cruises smoothly on relatively decent roads. In this class, a little extra ride comfort would more than make up for any loss in handling capability.
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Older children
Children who have outgrown the child restraint system should be seated in the
rear seat and wear combination lap shoulder belt.
The lap portion of the belt should be snug and positioned low on the ...
Snow tyres
The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving on snow and ice. To preserve
driving stability, mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than ...
Retracting and extending the outside mirrors
The outside mirror can be folded in towards the side window to prevent damage
when parking in narrow areas.
Caution
► Do not drive the vehicle with the mirror folded in.
The lack of rearwa ...