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:
Electronically controlled 4WDsystem
The electronically controlled 4WD system is a 4- wheel drive system that allows
one of three drive modes to be selected with a dial, in accordance with the driving
conditions.
The following drive ...
Maintenance
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to preserve the value
and appearance as long as possible.
Some maintenance items can be carried out by the owner (do it yourself), while
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Welcome light
This function turns on the position and tail lamps for about 30 seconds after
the UNLOCK switch (A) on the remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlamps and dipper switch is ...