2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Name: 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Brand: Mitsubishi
Price: 1448 USD
Rating: 4.7 (39 reviews)

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV

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Pros

Roomy and functional interior, comfortable ride, peppy around town, solid handling.

Cons

Could use some more power, less cargo capacity than competitors, ABS limited to the most expensive models.

What’s new

The Outlander now offers a manual transmission on the base LS model. A new Limited trim line debuts, and all models feature slightly revised rear styling. Standard equipment enhancements on all Outlanders include advanced airbags and four-wheel disc brakes. Leather-trimmed seats are standard on the Limited, and both the XLS and Limited ride on 17-inch alloy wheels.

Edmunds says

With its unique looks, pleasant handling characteristics and roomy, user-friendly interior, Mitsubishi's compact SUV has no trouble winning over its share of fans.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$203/mo

$204/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4.7

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Reliable so far.

lucymo, 06/28/2012

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

LS model, FWD, automatic. I purchased this car when it was 2 years old and had 26K miles on it. Now it's 7 years old and has 82K miles. I have had only one problem - with the steering column - that was taken care of through 5y/60k miles warranty. I do regular maintenance according to the manual. While the LS model has a very spartan interior, it handles well. I replaced its very …

Great SUV

Delma, 05/21/2006

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

This little SUV is just right for me. It's got everything I need. It's nice and roomy in the front and rear. Bottom line, I love my Outlander.

It's not a "quality" japanese SUV.

paintrboy, 05/27/2012

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

We bought our Outlander 1 and half years ago from the dealer. Only 59K with lots of warranty left. Worked like well for the first 4 months then, $800 of front end work. New ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings etc. Then the gas tank started leaking another $1000. Then the transmission drive shaft seals began leaking (should have been covered under warranty) $300. New clutch kit, …

Would buy it again

mikec, 08/22/2007

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

With almost 40000 miles on the SUV we have had zero repairs or work done on the vehicle. For a 4 cylinder engine, performace is great. Quick acceleration even with the AC on, 5 people and a load of cargo.

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2005 Outlander Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$17,999
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$203/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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It's not a "quality" japanese SUV.

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Reliable so far.

Great SUV

It's not a "quality" japanese SUV.

Would buy it again

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}