Ride & HandlingRide & Handling  - 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Review - Reviews - Mitsubishi Outlander

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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    Door ajar warning display screen (when the ignition switch is “OFF”)
    If any of the doors or the rear hatch is not completely closed, this displays the open door or rear hatch. 1- Doors and rear hatch are closed 2- Doors or rear hatch is open ...

    Steering wheel audio remote control switches
    The remote control switch is located on the left side of the steering wheel. It can be used when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. 1- Volume up button 2- Volume down butt ...

    Range of view of rear-view camera
    The range of view of the rear-view camera is limited to the area shown in the illustrations. It cannot show both sides and the lower part of the rear bumper, etc. When reversing, be sure to visua ...