Once a Subaru-Forester clone, Mitsubishi's Outlander is moving up to square off against big-volume players like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape. For 2007, the cute 'ute grows nearly two inches in wheelbase and width, and 3.7 inches in length, measuring within an inch or so of the big-brand rivals. A 217-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 mates to a six-speed automatic and spins the front or all four wheels. Premium features like stability control, optional navigation, and rear-seat DVD entertainment set the Outlander apart, as does a clever hatch/tailgate design in back.
Bottom line: It's quite possibly Mitsubishi's most competitive offering this side of the Evo.
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