Mitsubishi Outlander (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 03 March 2011
The second-generation Outlander is the best car Mitsubishi has produced in years. Nearly all models come with seven seats, making it a good choice for larger families, while the interior is well built and durable. There's plenty of cabin space, it's very good to drive and comes well equipped - even in entry-level trim. Unfortunately it isn't quite as refined or as practical as other offroaders with a narrow load space and a firm ride. The extra seats are also very cramped and offer little comfort. On the plus side, it's available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine from Volkswagen which offers strong performance and useful economy. The Citroen C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007 are both based on the Outlander.
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Available with seven seats, comfortable, good to drive, Volkswagen-sourced diesel

Cramped rearmost seats, narrow boot space

The second-generation Outlander is the best car Mitsubishi has produced in years. Nearly all models come with seven seats, making it a good choice for larger families, while the interior is well built and durable. There's plenty of cabin space, it's very good to drive and comes well equipped - even in entry-level trim. Unfortunately it isn't quite as refined or as practical as other offroaders with a narrow load space and a firm ride. The extra seats are also very cramped and offer little comfort. On the plus side, it's available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine from Volkswagen which offers strong performance and useful economy. The Citroen C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007 are both based on the Outlander.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "The 2.0-litre diesel engine available in the Outlander from launch is a 140bhp engine also used in..."

  • Handling

    4 out of 5

    "Most compact 4x4s have evolved into vehicles that are designed more for on-road performance than..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    4 out of 5

    "There's good passenger space in the Outlander - if you're in the front or the second row. Most..."

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

    "Boot space in the Outlander is competitive with cars like the Toyota RAV4 with 541 litres behind the..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "Entry-level Equippe models come climate control, 16-inch alloys, a CD stereo, stability control,..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "The Outlander has some neat design touches inside as well as outside. The cowled dials are meant to..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Outlander is priced competitively against other off roaders and promises average fuel..."

  • Green credentials

    3 out of 5

    "The Outlander performs quite well on the eco front. With an average of 155g/km CO2 across the model..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Outlander was awarded four stars for adult occupant safety in Euro NCAP crash tests which is..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "Mitsubishis tend to be very reliable and the Volkswagen diesel engine should also give no cause for..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3 out of 5

    "The Outlander has a lower list price than its equivalents the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser,..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "Used models will offer buyers a chance to miss out on the steepest part of the depreciation, but..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "Warrior models will be easier to sell because of the higher equipment level over the Equippe. The..."

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