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Best vehicle I've owned
Kenmore63, 05/27/2021
updated 09/13/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in the summer of 2013. It was a used rental unit with around 30,000kms (18,000 miles, roughly). I now have 185,000kms (115,000 miles, roughly). This is easily the best vehicle I've owned. Interior: Good - The seats are comfortable, and the heated seats are an absolute blessing. Everything is well laid out and easy to understand. There is a lot of hard plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap. The second row seats have lots of room for adults. They slide back and forth, and recline for added comfort. Bad - The fabric on the seats is comfortable, but is a dog hair magnet. The driver's side cup holder is in the perfect position while driving, however the position lends itself to hitting it with your knee while getting into and out of the vehicle. Mine is currently broken. The 3rd row seat would work in a pinch, but to be honest, I never use it and I would much rather have a cargo area in its place. I wish the second row seats folded flat. As comfortable as the driver's seat is, it gets a little tiring on long road trips. Exterior: The pig nose on the front is something you either love or hate. In my case I love it. The 2 part tailgate is awesome and very handy. The LED taillights are a nice feature. Handling/Ride: The 3.0 and the 6 speed auto are a really good match. I'm sure there are faster vehicles out there, but it doesn't take away from the fun of pushing the go button. It makes me smile every time and never gets old. There's some body roll if you push it in the corners, but hey it's an SUV, what do you expect. I find on less than ideal traction situations (gravel, wet, etc) it can get a little squirrely if you have it in 2WD. With it in AWD there are no issues. The AWD system is flawless and has never left me stuck in the mud or snow. Driving this vehicle is deep snow is an absolute blast. Overall, this vehicle is fun to drive in any and all conditions. Maintenance/Reliability: Items fixed: - Fluid/filter changes - Brake pads and rotors - Both lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends - Half dozen light bulbs - Timing belt (including water pump)(expensive but necessary) - Spark plugs - Battery - Annual rust proofing (road are well seasoned here) Items outstanding: - The muffler has developed a couple holes (probably fix this year) - The headlight lenses have begun to fog over (normal for a vehicle this old, will likely fix this year) - The paint, for the most part, has held up well, however, the leading edge of the dog legs (where rear wheel arches meet door) seem to be very prone to stone chips. I touch them up twice a year to keep the bare metal sealed. Other gripes: I only have one other gripe: There is very limited aftermarket selection. IE: If you wanted to do performance/suspension/body upgrades, there is not a lot out there in the market. Not a big deal for me, but for some people it may be a deal breaker. Conclusion: Overall it has been a very good, enjoyable and reliable vehicle. It has far exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend or purchase another Mitsubishi again. Update: I've recently replaced my Mitsubishi Outlander. To be clear, I had zero issues with the vehicle and still loved it, but a family member was in need of a reliable car and did not have a lot of $$$ to work with. I sold them my Mitsubishi for what I would have gotten on trade and purchased something new. It's worth noting that I did NOT replace it with a Mitsubishi. The reasoning had nothing to do with the brand itself so much as it did with limited selection due to COVID and the current model (2022) being first model year. Overall, I was very happy with the vehicle. I got 190,000kms of relatively trouble free use. I have no doubt that my family member who is currently driving it will get 10 more years out of it.
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Great Value, Great Vehicle!
qoheleth, 04/01/2014
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this Outlander SE AWD as a 2012 leftover. The price was $21,300, a great price for a SUV with AWD, bluetooth, and lots of nice features. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong or missed a beat in the first 15,000 miles. It has been fun to drive, reliable and relatively economical.
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Nice in some areas, but with important shortcomings
kgl1, 08/17/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have leased 2 Mitsubishi Outlanders 2012- a full size 7 seater (4cyl) and Sport model. Both have 4wd systems. The value is very good, that was by far the best lease deal on any suv we could find, and they also gave us the best deal on our trade-ins we could find anywhere. We liked the overall appearance, features and the test drive experience of both cars. the fact that in one of them there are 7 seats, and it is a full 4wd makes it already quite unique. Everything is good and fun about these cars, but 3 important areas: fuel economy is way below the advertised, especially in the city. Cheap, easily stainable/scratchable plastic used. CVT transmission is noisy and slow to react.
Decent Value
jaydoh, 05/12/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Compared lots of other models (Mazda CX-5, Buick Encore, Kia Sorrento and Sport age, more). This one won on price, warrantee (over Mazda, Buick, and other 3/36 warranties), and room/versatility/fuel economy for the price. They were all good, but this was lowest priced and came with a lot of room, flexibility and deceng mpg. Only real complaint is build quality. Kinda cheaply built. But overall, very nice so far.
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eoddeputy1, 04/20/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Overall this is a good SUV. The exterior design is very appealing. The interior is more like a sports car cockpit. Everything is at the driver's fingertips. The MIVEC 3.0 performs very well and responds good when needed. The fuel economy seems very good for a V6.