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.
4 out of 5

Equipment

Entry-level Equippe models come climate control, 16-inch alloys, a CD stereo, stability control, remote central locking, multifunction steering wheel, trip computer, electric windows and mirrors and Isofix mounting points but is only available with five seats. The Warrior trim adds a third row of folding seats, Bluetooth, side and curtain airbags, a body kit, leather steering wheel and gear lever, front fog lights, privacy glass, cruise control and 18-inch alloys. The Elegance has electric heated leather seats, a sunroof, rain sensitive wipers, parking sensors and a rearview parking camera, a Rockford Fosgate premium sound system and Mitsubishi's Multi-Communication system which includes sat nav, a DVD player and a 30GB music hard drive. Diamond models add privacy glass, chrome exterior trim (on the door handles, exhaust and mirrors) and a roof mounted DVD system for rear passengers. In August 2009 two new trims were introduced - SE comes with 18-inch alloys, Bluetooth, cruise control, privacy glass, and a third row of seats. The GSE adds leather seats and a rear roof-mounted DVD player.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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