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Mitsubishi Outlander Car Reviews

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Practicality

The Outlander comes with an inexpensive asking price, but you will pay more in gas. Offsetting the gas prices are low insurance rates and servicing charges. The Outlander will also retain a fairly high resale value.

Despite the large-looking Mitsubishi Outlander exterior, once inside, cabin space is dramatically reduced. Although the Outlander feels as though it should be bigger, passengers are comfortable and will have plenty of space. The boot is large enough to carry large items.

The fascia is functional and uncomplicated. The gauges are easy to read and the driver doesn’t have to strain to see them, as they are well placed. The console is uncluttered, and gives a new, clean feel to the Outlander.

The Mitsubishi Outlander seats are supportive, but not uncomfortable. Head and legroom are both sufficient as the high roofline and starched body contour allow for more space. The Outlander is quiet as wind and road noise is low. The engine does, however, become loud when accelerating and when changing gears.

When entering the Outlander, it is noticeable that this is neither an estate, nor is it a full size off-roader. Climbing up to, nor clambering down in to, is necessary. It is easy to access the cabin through the large door apertures. The same cannot be said for the boot. The small hatch and a high loading position make loading those larger items more challenging.

The Outlander is surprisingly easy to park for being such a large vehicle. The driver sits high, making it easy to judge distances. Also assisting with parking is great visibility on either side of the car. Reversing into parking spaces may pose a slight challenge, so parking sensors may be a wise choice from the options list.

Life Style

The Mitsubishi Outlander large 2.4-litre engine needs to be revved hard to create anything other than a sluggish response. This is due mainly to the four-speed automatic gearbox. Manual performance is much better. Steering and braking both have an excellent feel and prform well.

The sportswagon is stylish and functional. The car drives well in both the city and the suburbs. The car is more exciting than a traditional estate and similarly affordable. The car provides adequate cabin space.

This would not make a good first car. It will be too expensive for most first time buyers due to the car’s thirsty nature. The car doesn’t offer many traits that attract first time car buyers, and is too large to be a practical car for novice drivers.

The quality of the Mitsubishi Outlander interior is very good, and the car’s build quality is excellent, but the car will still be seen as a budget buy. Practical buyers will appreciate all that the car has to offer, image conscious buyers are more likely to move on to bigger name brands.