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Review
After comparing every crossover & SUV with a 3rd row seat on everything from gas mileage to oil change cost, tire size and replacement cost, included options & more - the Outlander came out ahead. Our 1st was a 2014 SE with touring package (leather, sunroof & Rockford Fosgate audio). Drove that vehicle 55k miles in 2 years and only had to the the a/c compressor replaced. Was relaxed under warranty & was in & out of the dealership service department in a couple hours. Traded that one in on a 2016 SEL with touring pkg, leather, Rockford Fosgate audio, & appearance package (18” wheels, “ground effects” & LED fog lights). Also added the roof rack cross rails & tow package (purchase from the dealer). Have driven this vehicle 45,000 mi since Dec 2016 & not a single issue. Just replaced the tires & the only maintenance has been regular oil changes (dealer provides a $39.99 coupon for full synthetic) & air filter changes. The only 2 complaints I have about this vehicle is 1. No rear climate controls & you need to crank up the climate control fan to get almost anything out. 2. They appear to have changed something with the seats between the ‘14 & ‘16 model years because the ‘14’s seats were significantly more comfortable. The cargo space with the 3rd row up is not great, but that is why I added the roof rails & tow package. If they add rear climate controls or even rear vents & would probably continue to trade up to another Outlander in the future.