2007 Sport/Utility Of The Year Testing
Mitsubishi Outlander What It Is
To put it simply, this is a compact SUV that must find a way to separate itself from the pack to save its parent company. What You Should Know
Although certainly unique, the interior is trying too hard to look different and mix in some high-performance (read Evo) styling and tech. The engine is underwhelming and styling bland. The shape is almost invisible and the third-row option is cumbersome. Bottom Line
If you have to be different, thisill offer some interesting variety, but It's far from the best in class. | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | | Base Price Range | $21,000-$26,000 (est) | | As-tested price | $29,000 (est, XLS 4WD) | | Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD/AWD, 5- or 7-pass, 4-door SUV | | Engine | 3.0L/220-hp/204-lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-6 | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | | Curb Weight, f/r dist | 3897 lb (55/45) | | Wheelbase | 105.1 in | | Length x width x height | 182.7 x 70.9 x 66.1 in | | Max Cargo Capacity | 72.6 cu ft | | Max Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | | 0-60 mph | 8.1 sec | | Quarter mile | 16.4 sec @ 86.2 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 128 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.78 g (avg) | | 600-foot slalom | 62.7 mph (avg) | | MT figure eight | 28.3 sec @ 0.59 g (avg) | | EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 19-20/26-27 mpg | | Bet you didn't know | Evo-inspired aluminum roof panel saves 11 pounds and significantly lowers center of gravity. | | Sum up | Better the second time around, with some neat features, but far from the best. |
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Posted Today 10:31 AM by Mark Williams
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Posted July 11 2008 11:22 AM by thomas_voehringer
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Posted July 11 2008 01:04 PM by Melissa
It's been a couple months since I last jumped into our long-term 2007 Honda CR-V , and it didn't take long for me to fall for its charm all over again. more
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