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2018 Outlander SEL
Kandi Yams, 03/18/2018
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
I own a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant ES and I have had it now for 14 years, my son was 2 when I got it and now he will be 16 in 3 months. I was planning on getting him a used car but then decided my credit was good and I could get a brand new car and give him the Galant. I wasn’t planning on getting a car until December of this year (2018) but I went into the dealership to get an oil change on the Galant and ended up letting them run my credit and was able to get ANY CAR I WANTED WITH NO MONEY DOWN!!! Talk about going in for an oil change, a new battery for 1 of the Galant remotes and an extra key for the Galant to additionally walking out with a 2018 SUV!! I knew the car I wanted that I wanted to have: 1) leather seats 2) heated seats 3) power seats 4) Bluetooth 5) Blind spot monitor 6) Navigation 7) sunroof 8) Sirius XM radio 9) backup camera ...now out of those 9 things I got 8!! What I learned was every model has something the other doesn’t. I’m 37 years old and this is the 1st time I’m actually paying attention of what I want in a car vs. just having a car, funny thing is I was looking for another sedan and didn’t even want an SUV because I thought I’d be spending more money on gas, let alone I said I wasn’t buying another Mitsubishi. Now my Galant has not ever given me any problems but I thought I’d just get a different brand since this would be my 3rd and final car. When I was pregnant with my son I had a 1998 Mazda Protege and that was in November 2001 then I got my Galant in February 2005 and here it is February 2018 and I’m buying another Mitsubishi. I did t want a car note I was originally planning on going to an auction but figured I’d i was going to have a car note to try and have it paid off in 2 years by the time my son graduates from high school. When I looked around I saw the SEL sport model and thought it was cool cuz it had the heated seats and everything that I wanted besides the sun roof it had a moonroof. When she showed me the LE model yes it had the sunroof and multi camera view but it was manual seats and they weren’t heated so that was a no go. Then she showed me the SEL Outlander and had me park it right next to the Sport SEL model and that was it, it was 13 inches longer and had more cargo space which I needed because I shop at Costco. I was looking for a car that was no longer than 191.5 inches because I have a garage and we park both cars behind the other so in order for the garage to close I needed a car that was going to fit length wise. I looked at Honda’s, Toyota’s and Nisssans and I would’ve paid more for the Nissan Rogue with everything I would’ve wanted an additional packages, the Toyota CH-R had manual seats and the Honda HR-V didn’t have the Honda Sense safety features. I didn’t get the S-AWC nor 4WD because I don’t drive in the snow, mud or mountains, I live in Long Beach,Ca and having the V6 engine wasn’t needed for me. It was going to be more on gas and I’m just a regular driver so the 2.4L with CVT was suitable enough for me as I am a sensible driver. Then when it came to my car insurance it was CHEAPER than getting the other 3 brands I looked at and priced certain models so I am very happy with my car. To think I didn’t even have an SUV in mind and I came out with one plus got $2,500 in rebates so to come on here and see actual owner reviews made me happy because the expert revues were poor. This thing doesn’t need a V6 engine, I just put it in sport mode and I get a HUGE KICK in speed whereas the speed in the regular drive mode is good. I have an iPhone so the Apple car play is perfect for me and my son when we are in the car, I was bummed that my particular Mitsubishi dealership didn’t have the SEL model where I could’ve had the Touring package which had the Frontal collision mitigation and lane departure BUT when I was originally making my list I didn’t have those things in there for safety so the blind spot monitor with lane change assist and rear cross traffic assist are just fine, I tell you ANYTHING that I would’ve got was gonna be an UPGRADE from that 2004 Galant so I’m happy, I didn’t choose to get a sunroof in my model and I’m ok without that and the navigation really comes from my iPhone connected via USB using the Apple car play so it’s cheaper than the Nissan or Honda models which actually has Navigation in it because I’m using my cell phone so that’s ok to, I still say I have Navigation because of the Siri maps and GPS on my phone. I won’t really be using that 3rd row I just wanted it because other cars with this price range had the normal 2 rows and I know the Rogue has 3 rows but the Outlander has more cargo room overall. Besides it’s just me and my teenage son who now has his own car so now it’s just me and I’m ok with what I have, this car will last me 15 years just like my Galant, if I do get another car after this my son will be buying it for me.
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Best Overall Value For A 3 Row Seating Gas SUV
vegascs, 02/23/2019
updated 02/26/2020
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
First off I was looking for a 3 row seating SUV that was fuel efficient and wasn't too big and didn't cost too much. Went to several dealerships of different makes and compared all the 3 row seating SUV's I could find. I already knew about the Mitsubishi brand and that they do make durable and reliable cars back in the Philippines. When I test drove this, I was impressed at how awesome the interior was and it was all standard including the fog lights and sunroof of my 2018 Outlander SE. It shifted gears smoothly and ride was comfortable with a roomy interior. After buying it and having it now for the 3rd week, I am amazed at the the fuel efficiency for a 3 row seating gas SUV, I am getting about 25-30city and 40-45hwy depending on how I drive. Just like in any vehicle, turn off eco mode to get more power but you use up more gas. It also has a spare tire underneath so to get this fuel efficiency is awesome! Don't believe in the so called expert reviews, read reviews from consumers and test drive it for yourself to see what a great value these vehicles are. The seats are not as of heavy, but they are sturdy as long as its used properly and contributes to the weight of the vehicle which helps with the fuel efficiency. Its an awesome vehicle try it for yourself. After 20000 still lovin it, only regular oil changes needed and still runs great! If you need more power just turn off eco mode and you will feel the difference.
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander for sale near you
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best cars I have ever owned
Jim, 01/11/2019
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
these outlanders are wonderful. I have a 2011 and a 2018. turning radius best in industry. the awd will go ANYWHERE. never been stuck even on mud roads in mountains. Change the oil when stated and you wont have any probles for at leat 80,000 miles (that how many I have on 2011). The CVT is unbelievable NO shifting like the 6 or 8 speed 'luxury vehicles' SMOOTH
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Great vehicle for the money
Richard, 11/24/2018
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Car does great on highway or back gravel roads . Drive it 400 miles every weekend from city to farm . Performs great average around 30-32 on highway.
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Still The Best Decision
JLit, 06/13/2018
updated 04/25/2025
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Update 4/25/25 Brought the car to the dealership last Saturday. Diagnosed with leaking transmission coolant and routine drive belt replacement. Also replaced rear diff and AWD fluids. Total cost $1,250. Still the best decision. 48k miles and still going strong. I will mention that the vehicle has developed some squeaks. Not too bad for an 8 year old car, but I can also say my 17 year BMW is quieter than this truck. Update 1/4/23: Still love this truck. Routine check found minor oil leak in oil gasket. Replaced under warranty. 33k miles. Update: 2.5 yrs in and 22k miles later - still the best decision. No issues thus far. Naturally aspirated engine means no turbo to break. Don't just trust car critics. Trust actual car owners to give you an honest review. This truck is really perfect for practical people. Update: 7 months and 6,800 miles later - everything I wrote down below is still true. Drove it in snow here in Chicago a couple weeks and it performed very well. Best bang for your buck. We honestly shopped around for months and tested several small SUVs. This truck was not even in our top 3 cars originally considered. Original Review: Previously owned 2003 CRV for 8 yrs. Also owned 2007 Pilot which I used to trade in for this Outlander. Don't believe the so called experts. Drive it for yourself. Easily drives better than my old CRV when it was new. The best part is owning a 4WD for literally under $22k. Tax and interest included.
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