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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Activation
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automatically activated when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. ...
Drive mode indicator display screen
This displays the 4WD status.
If you select “4WD LOCK” mode with the drive mode selector, “4WD LOCK” is displayed;
if you select “4WD AUTO” mode, “4WD” is displayed.
Nothing is d ...
How to lock and unlock the steering wheel
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTION
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