2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Halfway through this review, I realized I was convincing myself — one paragraph at a time — that I actually don't like the Mitsubishi Outlander, so I had to reverse course. See, the utilitarian in me wanted to give the crossover a thumbs-up. It's strong on all the practical fronts a family-minded shopper ought to weigh: cargo and seating versatility, reliability, safety, gas mileage and overall value. But so are a number of prominent competitors, and it's when you compare the Outlander with those vehicles that you realize you're left with a car that's far less refined than it ought to be. As a utility vehicle, the Outlander gets the job done. As something you and your family can enjoy day in and day out, it may not be the best choice.
The five- or seven-seat Outlander comes in front- or all-wheel drive (click here to compare it with the 2008 Outlander). Trim levels include the four-cylinder ES and SE, and the V-6 XLE. Last year's LS trim is gone. I drove an all-wheel-drive SE, but I've also driven a V-6 version, a couple years back.
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ACD warning display
When there is a malfunction in the system, the warning display will appear on
the information screen in the multi-information display.
In addition, the ACD control mode display in section (A) will ...
To increase the set speed
There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.
“ACC RES” switch
Press and hold the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at the set speed, and your
speed will then gradually increase.
When you ...
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the security indicator (A) blinks.)
The system preparation time extends from the point at which all of the doors
and rear hatch are locked by pressing the LO ...