2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Halfway through this review, I realized I was convincing myself — one paragraph at a time — that I actually don't like the Mitsubishi Outlander, so I had to reverse course. See, the utilitarian in me wanted to give the crossover a thumbs-up. It's strong on all the practical fronts a family-minded shopper ought to weigh: cargo and seating versatility, reliability, safety, gas mileage and overall value. But so are a number of prominent competitors, and it's when you compare the Outlander with those vehicles that you realize you're left with a car that's far less refined than it ought to be. As a utility vehicle, the Outlander gets the job done. As something you and your family can enjoy day in and day out, it may not be the best choice.
The five- or seven-seat Outlander comes in front- or all-wheel drive (click here to compare it with the 2008 Outlander). Trim levels include the four-cylinder ES and SE, and the V-6 XLE. Last year's LS trim is gone. I drove an all-wheel-drive SE, but I've also driven a V-6 version, a couple years back.
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Interrupt display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON)
Warning display
When there is information to be announced, such as a system fault, a sound is
emitted and the information screen switches to the warning display screen.
Refer to the warning list a ...
Child restraint
When transporting children in your vehicle, some type of child restraint system
should always be used according to the size of the child. This is required by law
in most countries.
The regulation ...
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is fitted to the rear of the sun visor on the passenger side. ...