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.
See also:
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
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Operation from outside the vehicle
Insert (or remove) the key when the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder is in
the vertical or the horizontal position.
Rotate the key to lock or unlock as shown in the illustration.
1- Unlock 2- ...
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and rear hatch will be locked. The turn-signal
lamps will blink once.
Note
► With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, pressing the LOCK switch (1 ...