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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Spare wheel information
Check the air pressure of the spare tyre frequently and make sure it is ready
for emergency use at any time.
Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest specified air pressure will ensure
that it ...
Fuel remaining display screen
This displays the amount of fuel remaining.
Caution
► Do not run out of fuel, or the catalytic converter may be adversely affected.
If the warning display appears, refuel as soon as possi ...
Steering wheel height adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever while holding
the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired
height.
After adjustment, securel ...