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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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I am a noob MItsubishi owner.
Rusty Shackleford, 12/13/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
So I just bought the 2016 Outlander ES 4WD, a few days ago. At the dealership, I test drove many vehicles including; the Jeep Compass, & the Hyundai Santa Fe. Both Vehicles had more features than my Outlander but once I drove that thing, I loved it. To me, it had the best ride feel, great price, and it feels like a larger SUV than what it really is. Mine is all black with black accented rims, so it looks sharp. I'm disappointed in all the expert reviews saying this car is average because it does not come with all the latest in cabin features, but I don't need lane assistance, parking assistance, or even the heated seats. This is a fantastic SUV, extremely underrated, and great price. The one thing I do agree on with the expert reviews is the third row seating. That thing might as well not exist, because only my 4 year old can fit back there.
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3 months, Paint Chipping , Roof Creasing
Elaine Weather, 10/07/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
2016 Outlander less than 3 months old, front exterior has started peeling and chipping. Warranty says its from pebbles and not covered. This car rides the same roads my other two cars ride and none of them are chipping or pealing. There is a crooked crease across the inside roof where the sun roof is. The warranty company states that is a user issue to. This crease was noticed one month after purchase.
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sccjr51, 07/17/2019
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
seriously, nice value for the dollar. I needed a comfortable, good sized people mover and because i commute a TON, i needed something decent on gas and affordable (not expecting any car to last too long w/ my mileage). purchased a used GT and love it. granted it's neither; the fastest, best handling, largest, best MPG, but it's certainly a nice in the middle of everything on the market. Car looks decent, I purchased the GT as i wanted to tow a small trailer and expect to fill the car w/ people so it's nice to have the additional capacity to carry. I get in eco mode and in std AWC 4w drive about 25-27mpg on the highway. One thing to note, the vehicle i purchased was built in Japan, not expecting any large defects, but one thing is the paint tends to be a little thin, so i'm accumulating a few nicks, scratches etc. other than that, the leather interior, sunroof and electronics are all pleasing to me and the car has nice exterior lines. If you're coming from a high end vehicle down, you'll notice a somewhat stiffer ride and sway at speed around corners, but you'll also enjoy spending about 10-15K less. Doubtful i'd purchase the vehicle brand new, but that's just due to depreciation and value for any car. don't listen to the experts, drive the thing!
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Outlandish Surprise
Tyler, 10/28/2015
updated 07/19/2018
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 37 people found this review helpful
I needed an affordable SUV for my family of 5. I looked at all options including some large sedans and mini vans. Then I came across the Outlander. I've had the car for only about a month but I am totally impressed. It looks great, drives great, gets amazing gas mileage for a full size SUV. I am consistently getting 31-33 mpg on the highway and 29 mixed. I can get my wife and three kids in this thing and jump on the highway and go! It also doesn't require Premium gas just basic unleaded. I have the base model but I love it for what it is. A simple clean performer. The bluetooth phone connectivity works great and much better than my last 35 thousand VW. The stock wheels look very nice and fresh. It's also very quiet on the road. It's a just a real good performer for the tasks that I use it for. My model doesn't have all the bells and whistles but honestly I don't need Nav. I have my phone and it works great. I also love that I sit up high on the road. It's as high as most trucks and higher than most vans. It's got tons of cargo space and is really flexible when you're hauling people or cargo. The build quality feels good. The ride feels solid with nice balance of road feel and comfort. It has high clearance so although I haven't tested it in the snow, I am expecting decent performance. The warranty is amazing. I simply do not believe that there is a better SUV buy out there for $19,785 especially one that sits 7. The Outlander will haul people and cargo and do it with style and great gas mileage. Plus you get the added bonus that they are not a dime a dozen. In a way they are a bit like a boutique company. I read all the reviews before I bought it and many complained about the lack of power. I don't get it. It has enough power. Is it fast? Fast enough. Is it a race car? No. In drive mode with "Eco" mode enabled at can at times feel a little sluggish but it's not that bad. If you feel the need you can always drop the shifter in "sport" mode, click off the "Eco" mode and get much snappier performance. I actually like that I can turn this stuff off and on. That way I can get great mileage most of the time but get performance when I feel like it's needed. So far I am really liking the Outlander After having this vehicle for almost 3 years now I can honestly say I am very pleased with the purchase. It has performed perfectly with absolutely no down time, no repairs and no problems. I love that I can get up to 31-33 MPG on the highway but I can also carry all five of my family members in relative comfort. Great value!
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