Mitsubishi Outlander 2008
By Bruno Bouchard
Road-test likes:
- The excellent power train. The six-speed transmission works well with the engine’s range;
- the weak fuel consumption of the 220hp V6;
- the space afforded the passengers;
- the impressive cargo space in spite of the generous passenger space;
- handling is stable, predictable and secure;
- the competitive base price of $25,498 which features the fine V6; the 4WD model sells for $26,998;
- the basic five year warranty and the ten year warranty on to the power train.
Road-test dislikes:
- the stark black interior;
- the plastic’s poor quality in the central console and the dashboard;
- the reflection of the brushed aluminum in the driver’s mirror; with the sun out, the brushed aluminum plate that surrounds the ventilation reflects in the mirror making it difficult to see vehicles.
Mitsubishi took quite a gamble by completely abandoning the former model, yet the gamble of reinventing what was their small SUV paid off; the new Outlander is a success. I enjoyed my tryout and now have a long list of positives and just a few negatives. Mitsubishi next challenge will be to woo prospective buyers....
Additional comments: Benjamin
When comparing the Outlander to other small and medium-sized Japanese SUVS, its lower level of sophistication becomes apparent, an example being the choice of interior materials. Apart from these two negatives, I find the Outlanders retail pricing very competitive and the handling most surprising. Like my colleague, I also find the use of interior space irreproachable. |
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