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Had a 2007 this is a major improvement.
Lowsidr, 11/22/2016
updated 06/06/2022
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
"Update 12-3-20" 100k now. Aside from a simple accessory fuse, brakes and two batteries, zero issues. Still runs and drives as new, no rattles or shakes, air still ice cold and everything works as it should. Solid car, incredibly reliable and relatively fuel efficient for it's size. "Update 12-3-19" We are right at 80k now, the Goodyear's are proving a brilliant replacement. No issues, car continues to be bulletproof. Update 6-1-19" We now have 66k on the car. Still rides, drives and looks almost new. Update 11/30/2018" Battery was bad, car did blow two fuses, both problems were easily fixed but still annoying. We now have over 52k on the car, just replaced the tires with Goodyear Assurance ComforTred's as the stock tires were nearing their end. We LOVE the Goodyears and they were MUCH less expensive than replacing with OEM, supposedly they are rated for 80K, if they get 50K like the stockers i'll still be happy. We still love the car, it's still SUPER quiet, still getting great fuel economy, no shakes, wobbles rattles etc, aside from the batter and two fuses this has been bulletproof. We like it so much in fact that we may sell the Mercedes and get the Outlander Sport as a second car. Still don't "get" why the professional car reviewers bash the Outlander but it doesn't seem to matter, we are seeing more and more of these on the road and everyone I have met that has one loves it. Keep up the great work Mitsubishi! "Update 5/30/18: 39k and still loving our Mits. The battery might be going as it sounds a bit sluggish as we turn the car over. The two accessory plugs have quit working, it's probably a fuse. Other than that it's been wonderful and we can get 30mpg on the highway at 70-73mph and average about 23-25 in the city. The 3rd row seats have come in handy on a few occasions but i'd prefer the extra cargo over the seats if I was given a choice. All in all we'd buy another in a heartbeat, a bit bummed about the battery issue and accessory plugs but it's very minor and the vehicle is still under it's bumper to bumper so no biggie. If it was a Toyota/Honda/Nissan/American we'd be out of warranty so let that sink in, gotta love the 5/50 and 10/100 warranty, blows most of the competition away." UPDATE 5/29/17: 12k miles now without any issues whatsoever. Believe it or not I prefer driving this to my Mercedes E350. The ride is smooth and the cabin is so quiet it's hard to believe this is considered a budget vehicle. As far as the 4cyl motor? No problem, it's not a HP winner but it is much more than just adequate. Loving this car!" My 07 had 233,000 miles on it and still ran as well as it did when new. It was by far the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned and that's what led me to the new 2016 Outlander SEL. The new Outlander is entirely a different animal. It's so much quieter and the ride quality is vastly improved as are the materials used for the interior and soundproofing. This new Outlander is QUIET, the old 07 was noisey, tons of road noise and wind roar, virtually eliminated in this new 2016. Fuel economy is impressive, we are averaging a solid 27 combined and have seen as high as 32mpg while cruising open back-roads at 50-60mph. Hopefully once it's broken in a bit the fuel economy will rise a bit as we are only getting about 27 on the highway at around 75mph. The Rockford Fosgate sound system is really nice, a bit muddy and punchy compared to my Mercedes E-350 but It's not really fair to compare a 60k vehicle to this, for the price point you would be hard pressed to do much better. The exterior looks nice but to me all crossovers look about the same, the 18" alloy's are a nice touch though. The 2.4 motor coupled with the re-programmed CVT is lackluster but functional. I miss the power of the old 6cyl in the 07 but I don't miss the appalling fuel economy that came along with it. For our purposes the 2.4 will be just fine and we have zero issue merging onto the expressway or overtaking. Comparing the two models the 2016 just blows the 07 out of the water, it's a huge improvement. As for comparing it to other crossovers, I just spent a day driving around in a 2017 Subaru Outback. The Outback was much more peppy and it's CVT more refined. Ride quality was better, it has a more substantial solid feeling as far as the suspension goes but road noise was about the same and the cabin was nothing to write home about, I think the Outlander is superior and more comfortable along with feeling significantly larger with a higher more commanding ride. Considering how much more the Outback sells for I am VERY happy with the Mitsubishi Outlander, it represents one hell of a bargain at $22k and if it holds up as well as our 07 we will be incredibly happy owners.
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Great car at a great price .
MITSUBISHI Outlander, 11/22/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had this car for about a month now . May be it's too early to comment on many aspects of ownership,reliability and performance . It's under rated car with consumer reports . But feel that way . It's just like any other small SUV. Initial impression is-it's a honest car . Drives well and the GT has a satisfying performance . Good price too . Prefer to avoid the 2.4 l as drove the 2.4 L and V6 3 L back to back and the difference was apparent . The features , driving experience and price were deciding factors in the purchase . 3 Rd row seats are a joke . Am quite happy and it's 100% made in Japan .
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Mitsubishi's are sleepers
GMJ, 05/08/2017
updated 11/09/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my third Outlander GT (2007, 2011 and now 2016). Other than a leaky A/C compressor on the 2011, which was covered under warranty, I have never had a mechanical problem driving a combined total of about 240,000 miles. These are great cars that everyone seems to overlook in a rush to buy a Subaru Outback. Still a great car after 6 months. Can get 30 gpm on long highway trips.
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Don't Overlook this SUV
kmagman, 03/04/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just to be clear, I needed a car with these specifications and price point ... It was NEVER on my want list. However, having said that, I bought this Mitsubishi Outlander GT because: 1. It has a traditional 6 speed automatic, NOT a CVT (Contiunously Variable Torture). 2). A very reliable and time tested V6. 3). A squared-off cargo area that actually has very useful space ... in my case for 2 dog crates 4). Easy entry and exit ... dealing with transporting senior citizens 5). AWD .. a surprisingly sophisticated system with different mode selection 6). Best in class ground clearance 7). Hill holding feature (awesome for urban areas with hills!) 7). EXCELLENT headlight system 8). EXCELLENT sound system and seamless handsfree connection with iPhone 8). EXCELLENT seat heaters . However, even the best vehicles have some CONS. These are the things I don't like about the vehicle 1). Very finicky automatic liftgate actuation ... on multiple occassions it baulks opening ... especially with key fob ... very annoying and has a lock out feature if you make too many attempts ... MITSUBISHI, please make this feature more user friendly 2). As for handling .... at least for me, there is too much body roll/bobbing on country roads. I know I did not buy an Audi or BMW, but tighter handling would be better. OVERALL - I give this vehicle very high marks and is a great VALUE. I will keep for a very long tme.
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Vastly under-rated vehicle
Andy J., 01/09/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you believe the so-called professional reviews on the Outlander, you would be led astray; a bias definitely exists towards Mitsubishi. I own three Mitsubishi cars and I believe they make a better car than Toyota, but with more bells and whistles yet a much lower price. The rebates on these cars are insanely generous. I have the 4 cylinder which is good enough for me, acceleration is acceptable as I am not looking to race anyone. Nice interior. Ride is very smooth and quiet. I got the Premium sound system with mine and it's spectacular. I expect quality to be outstanding based on my prior experience, and the warranty is excellent as it exceeds most manufacturers. You owe yourself a look at the Outlander if you are looking for a small SUV. The downside of Mitsubishi cars is that they depreciate greater than their Japanese cousins, simply due to market share and not quality; I don't care about this as I keep my cars a long time. I almost bought an Avalon and I am glad I got this one instead--saved a lot of $$$ and this car is more practical.
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