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Outlandish Surprise

By Tyler written on 10-28-2015

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

Vastly under-rated vehicle

By Andy J. written on 01-09-2017

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.

Ignore the "Experts" - Give the Outlander a Chance

By Nathan Davidson written on 03-22-2017

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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Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Alarm , Stability Control , Trip Computer , Tire Pressure Warning , Third-row seating , AWD/4WD , Bluetooth , USB Inputs , Auto Climate Control , Power Liftgate/Trunk , Back-up camera , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Heated seats , Aux Audio Inputs , Keyless Entry/Start , Upgraded Stereo , Leather Seats , Sunroof/Moonroof , Power Driver Seat , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , 3500lb Towing Capacity , Navigation , Adaptive Cruise Control , Electronic Folding Mirrors , Upgraded Headlights , Lane Departure Warning , Pre-collision safety system , Rear Entertainment System , Remote Start , Towing Hitch .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders , 6 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded , premium unleaded (recommended) .

Drivetrain: all wheel drive , front wheel drive .

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