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Tough enough for Australia
Mark Hunter, 11/01/2016
updated 05/16/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Everyone gushes about how much they love their new car, of course. We were in Australia for three months, and drove two of these for just over 10,000 KM (about 6,300 miles). This is a useful seven passenger three row size, partway between the smallest and biggest SUVs. The Outlander’s third row seat is not the biggest, but it does offer about a foot and a half more room between the second row and the hatch. That means a lot to us on an extended road trip with lots of luggage and gear. We drove the ES/SE (rental hybrid of trim levels) with the 2.4 CVT in Australia, and bought the SE S-AWC a month ago here in DFW. I had the same experience as other private reviewers. I don’t understand what the pros are talking about when they say this doesn’t have enough power. I never had to floor it to merge into traffic. It has plenty of power for passing, easily goes from 55 to 70 uphill in the mountains with a full load of gear, and tachs at 2,300 when cruising at 70. It has a very smooth stable ride, a good driving position with comfortable seats, feels confident when cornering, and brakes well. The interior is remarkably quiet. The salesman said it has acoustic glass. Who knows? One feature not available on any other small SUV (that I am aware of) is the ability to disengage the AWD system altogether, using just the FWD and saving a penny on gas. We test drove most of the manufacturers, and could feel the difference between the AWD and the FWD. The Outlander’s AWD was not noticeable whether engaged or not. We spent a lot of time and miles in the Outlander ES/SE in Australia, and found it (and Australia) altogether agreeable. We test drove the GT (V6) and the Sport (shorter wheelbase). The GT and the Sport have firmer rides for different reasons. The seven passenger ES S-AWC 2.4 CVT is the way for us to go. It’s an all day driver, and carries our full load of gear without breaking a sweat. Update May 2017. Still like the ride and drive. Worst gas mileage was 21 mpg going west on I-40 at 70 mph up from Amarillo at 1000 ft elevation to Tucumcari New Mexico at 6000 ft elevation into a gale force headwind that blew through the door seals. The cvt was bouncing the rpm’s to almost 4000. We were passing all the big trucks (for a change). The best gas mileage was 33 mpg coming from El Paso east on I-20 through the oil patch to Midland/Odessa. Speed limit was 80. Must have been a tailwind.
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Great Car Horrible Paint
Eric Vanhinkle, 06/08/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car with 4 miles on it. I noticed after my first oil change that there were specs on the car's hood. Very small at first then increasing to the size of a pea. At my next oil change I mentioned it to service who took pics and sent to corporate as the dealer cannot make warranty decisions on leather and paint. I had the regional director of service come out and inspect my vehicle who took more pics and turned into corporate. I was told these were stones and not covered under warranty. While I am not a care engineer, repair or sales person, I would think that if I was hit by something hit my car hard enough to chip my paint to the gray primer there would probably be a dent, which there is not. As the chips are increasing in numbers and size, I am anticipating my entire hood will be gray and not the beautiful cosmic blue before the loan is even paid off. So buyer beware and google mitsubitshi paint and I will assure you that one of the suggested phrases is mitsubitshi paint "chips" or "problems".
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Great SUV for your Family
Dean Gullberry, 08/19/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
This SUV got Terrible reviews from all of the critics but please don't let that fool you. Sure its not as fast an Audi or the Dodge Durango off the line but in all its a really great Family SUV. Lots of extra features and space that you don't find in any of the other rivals.
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Ignore the "Experts" - Give the Outlander a Chance
Nathan Davidson, 03/22/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
FIRST, and most importantly, ignore the so-called experts who have continually panned the Outlander (and Mitsubishi in general). I'm not sure what the problem is, but their treatment of the brand comes off as wholly unwarranted if you look at the value and quality of their vehicles. Sure, their lineup isn't as elaborate as it once was, and sales have suffered, but that doesn't mean the vehicles they DO SELL are that bad. I owned the original 2003 Outlander for 5 years and 90k miles and loved it. I've probably owned 8 vehicles since then, and I still kick myself for ever selling it. Best "New" car purchase I ever made. I recently purchased a 2016 Outlander ES AWD. I've driven it almost 2 months now and can say that it is one of the best values out there for a Compact-to-Mid size SUV. The features available in the base models are functional and competitive with rivals. The higher-end models can get pricey, but they're still below par compared to the competition. The ride is good. It feels like you're driving a larger sedan. That's one of things that cracks me up about some of the expert reviews (both here, C&D, and other places). IT'S A 4 CYLINDER FAMILY SUV. It isn't going to corner, accelerate, brake, or sound like a Corvette. The CVT takes some getting used, but after a couple of days you don't even notice it. The acceleration from the VERY fuel-efficient 4cyl is more than adequate for us mere mortal drivers who are never going to take a 7-passenger SUV to the skid pad to get G results. I drive in stop-and-go traffic, every single day on the way to work and back. It is literally stop-and-go the entire way (I live 7 miles from my office, and commute is regularly over an hour). I've averaged around 24 MPG up to this point. I'm not sure what else to say - if you came here to see whether or not you should look at an Outlander, just go drive one. It's either for you or it isn't. Just don't let what appears to be a biased car media steer you away from what could be a great vehicle for you. In the meantime, I'm just going to sit here and ask the "EXPERTS" to show me another 25-30MPG SUV with AWD, 7-passenger capabilities, and Japanese build quality and reliability (and a great warranty) in this price range. Go ahead. I'm waiting.
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Listen to the owners, not the "experts"
Former Isuzu Guy, 02/06/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I recently posted the following review on another site: This review subject to revision as time passes, of course, especially since I only took possession in October of 2016 and only have a little over 2,100 miles on the odometer. I looked at a LOT of similar vehicles before making the purchase, read a ton of reviews and took a couple of test drives as well before I plunked down the dough for the GT version (no extra add-ons, but I'll get into that later). This Mitsu provides very good ground clearance and real 4wd for those occasions when my business travel takes me off the pavement. So far, I've only needed the 4wd once and it extricated me from a severe mud-hole where awd would have had difficulty. Visibility from the driver's seat is very good in all directions. At first, I thought the seats somewhat uncomfortable, but now I don't. Dash controls are configured effectively but I'm still finding new "stuff". The radio sounds good, really good, but I'm not sure I am benefiting from nine speakers. I do worry about the big woofer in the back hatch area getting damaged, and I may try to figure some sort of grill guard to employ. I do appreciate that I have the option of both key and keyless operation, for both starting the vehicle and opening the doors. There's a lot of room inside this vehicle, especially when the rear seats are down (easily done). Several rear-seat passengers have said they are quite comfortable and like the options of both reclining and seat travel (although the seats don't really move that much). This is not a heavy vehicle so all the road cracks and bumps aren't soaked up by the suspension and soundproofing, but all-in-all a pleasant drive. As for the driving experience, let me just say it's enjoyable. The little V6 hums along nicely and quietly and propels the vehicle as fast as I need it to. The handling is crisp and the vehicle holds the road well. I'm not the type that worries about 0-60 acceleration stuff, but this Outlander has no problem merging into traffic on expressways and interstates. I feel safe. Mileage so far has averaged 29 mpg during some long hauls, but only 25 mpg during mixed local use. The owner's manual recommends premium fuel, but all I've put in the tank has been regular. One matter I am having trouble adjusting to are the LED lights; I just don't like the curtain effect that is projected into the darkness. The Outlander provides the driver with the ability to easily adjust the beam angle, and that has helped a little. Of course, the whole world is lit up when the high beams are on. As already mentioned, this vehicle comes well-equipped, and in some ways with more features than I really needed or wanted. Nonetheless, I did add an oem bug/stone deflector (that does actually work), and also, a set of oem mud guards (that don't do a very effective job at minimizing wheel spray onto the body). I will also be adding some 3M protective film on the tailgate ledge as well as on the door sills and door edges to help minimize scrapes and chips. Mitsubishi should have included these four items as standard. Many of the vehicles I examined fell short when comparing my needs and wants. Several had deceptive ground clearance specs; some vehicles had protruding air dams, front bumpers or exhaust components just waiting to get snagged and torn-off. Other vehicles claimed good ground clearance, but didn't truthfully say whether it was "maximum" or "minimum". In my opinion, the Outlander stacked-up well to other similar vehicles, and in many areas, better, especially when considering the out-the-door price and warranty coverage. True, many of the reviews, especially those by the so-called "experts" minimized or trashed this vehicle. However, most actual buyers/owners/users provided favorable reviews, and, I intend to agree with them. This Outlander replaced an amazing Isuzu Trooper that gave me 260,000 miles of reliable service. If Isuzu was still selling a Trooper-type vehicle in the USA, I would probably be driving a new one. I'm hoping the Outlander proves a reliable successor. As of now, I’m enjoying this new vehicle and becoming more comfortable with it as the miles roll along. I believe, like the Trooper, it will provide me with good value. Maybe another update down the road??
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