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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
SUV seats five to seven.
2009 Outlander Review Summary & Specifications
The Mitsubishi Outlander offers four-cylinder and V6 engines and sophisticated four-wheel-drive technology. The cabin is comfortable, spacious and user-friendly, with available state-of-the-art entertainment and navigation systems. Top-notch occupant safety equipment and crash avoidance features are standard across the line.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Northern Virginia. John Katz in Pennsylvania reported on the four-cylinder model.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2WD ($20,580); ES 4WD ($22,900); SE 2WD ($23,980); SE 4WD ($25,380); XLS 2WD ($24,580); XLS 4WD ($25,980) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 168-hp 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 with variable valve timing; 220-hp 3.0-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing and variable intake |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic with Sportronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT automatic); 6-speed automatic with Sportronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | twin, dual-stage front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; roof-mounted side air curtains; active front seat head restraints; electronic skid control; ABS with EBD; second seat child seat safety anchors (LATCH); tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Mizushima, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 888-648-7800 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20580 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4WD ($25,980) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control with micron filtration; power windows, central locking and folding outside mirrors; keyless entry and ignition; cruise control; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six-CD/MP3 in-dash changer; steering wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls; four-way adjustable front seats plus driver seat height adjustment; fabric upholstery; leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; 60/40-split, four-way adjustable, fold-down second seat; under-floor stowable, compact third row seat; roof rails; pre-wiring for Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth; color audio display incorporating onboard trip computer data; floor mats; tonneau cargo cover |
| Destination Charge | 715 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Luxury Package ($1,650) includes auto-leveling Xenon HID headlamps, leather seating surfaces, power driver's seat, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps; Sun & Sound Package ($1,610) includes 650-watt, nine-speaker Rockford-Fosgate premium sound system, Sirius satellite radio with six-month trial subscription, power glass sunroof with sunshade, 115-volt power outlet |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 29955 |
| Horse Power | 220 @ 6250 |
| Torque | 204 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 182.7/70.9/67.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/52.2/41.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/51.9/36.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.4/39.1/27.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 72.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3781 |
| Stock Tires | P225/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 |
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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
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