Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi has redesigned its smallest SUV, the Outlander, for 2007. The second-generation Outlander hits dealerships in the fall with seating for up to seven people.
Available in LS or upscale XLS forms, standard Outlander features include a V-6 engine and an electronic stability system. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered, and the XLS has magnesium steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for driver-controlled gear changes of the six-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior
Though not especially distinctive, the Outlander's front fascia is relatively pleasing. Wraparound headlights flank a trapezoidal grille. A gaping intake below the front bumper is covered with a mesh screen. High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional.
The Outlander's roofline terminates at angular D-pillars, and the rear taillights feature LED lights, which illuminate more quickly than conventional bulbs. In addition to a rear liftgate, Outlanders have a small rear tailgate that flips down to make loading easier; it can support up to 440 pounds.
Based on a new platform that will see duty in the next Lancer Evolution sport sedan, the Outlander is trumpeted by Mitsubishi as a driver's sport utility vehicle. LS models have standard 16-inch steel wheels while the XLS rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. XLS models also include rear privacy glass, roof rails and dual tailpipes. The roof is made of aluminum to give the SUV a lower center of gravity.
Interior
Mitsubishi says the Outlander's gauge cluster is reminiscent of motorcycles. LS models can seat up to five people on front bucket seats and a 60/40-split, folding second-row seat that can also tumble forward. XLS models achieve seven-person capacity with the addition of a two-person third-row seat that can fold into the floor.
Air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks and mirrors; keyless entry; a six-speaker CD stereo; and an "odor-defeating" headliner are standard. The XLS adds automatic climate control, audio controls on the steering wheel and Bluetooth technology that can recognize compatible cell phones for hands-free operation. A 30-gigabyte hard-drive-based navigation system is optional, as are a rear seat DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch screen, and a 650-watt, nine-speaker Rockford-Fosgate audio system. The Outlander's available hard drive can also be used to store about 2,500 digital music files. The XLS Luxury Package includes first- and second-row leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and a power driver's seat.
Under the Hood
The Outlander's 3.0-liter V-6 engine makes 220 horsepower and 204 pounds-feet of torque and drives a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission incorporates a clutchless-manual mode that's separate from the XLS' paddle shifters. Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with an optional package.
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain-type airbags for the first and second rows, an electronic stability system, and a tire pressure monitoring system are standard.
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Available in LS or upscale XLS forms, standard Outlander features include a V-6 engine and an electronic stability system. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered, and the XLS has magnesium steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for driver-controlled gear changes of the six-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior
Though not especially distinctive, the Outlander's front fascia is relatively pleasing. Wraparound headlights flank a trapezoidal grille. A gaping intake below the front bumper is covered with a mesh screen. High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional.
The Outlander's roofline terminates at angular D-pillars, and the rear taillights feature LED lights, which illuminate more quickly than conventional bulbs. In addition to a rear liftgate, Outlanders have a small rear tailgate that flips down to make loading easier; it can support up to 440 pounds.
Based on a new platform that will see duty in the next Lancer Evolution sport sedan, the Outlander is trumpeted by Mitsubishi as a driver's sport utility vehicle. LS models have standard 16-inch steel wheels while the XLS rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. XLS models also include rear privacy glass, roof rails and dual tailpipes. The roof is made of aluminum to give the SUV a lower center of gravity.
Interior
Mitsubishi says the Outlander's gauge cluster is reminiscent of motorcycles. LS models can seat up to five people on front bucket seats and a 60/40-split, folding second-row seat that can also tumble forward. XLS models achieve seven-person capacity with the addition of a two-person third-row seat that can fold into the floor.
Air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks and mirrors; keyless entry; a six-speaker CD stereo; and an "odor-defeating" headliner are standard. The XLS adds automatic climate control, audio controls on the steering wheel and Bluetooth technology that can recognize compatible cell phones for hands-free operation. A 30-gigabyte hard-drive-based navigation system is optional, as are a rear seat DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch screen, and a 650-watt, nine-speaker Rockford-Fosgate audio system. The Outlander's available hard drive can also be used to store about 2,500 digital music files. The XLS Luxury Package includes first- and second-row leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and a power driver's seat.
Under the Hood
The Outlander's 3.0-liter V-6 engine makes 220 horsepower and 204 pounds-feet of torque and drives a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission incorporates a clutchless-manual mode that's separate from the XLS' paddle shifters. Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with an optional package.
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain-type airbags for the first and second rows, an electronic stability system, and a tire pressure monitoring system are standard.
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