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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System characteristics
The principle of the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is that it adapts to the vehicle’s
needs (i.e. energy supply). This means that in certain circumstances the engine
will not stop and in ...
Parking brake
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully engage the parking
brake and then move the gear shift lever to 1st (on an uphill) or Reverse (on a
downhill) position, for vehicles ...
Engine overheating
If the water temperature gauge indication remains in the overheating zone for
a long time, the engine may be overheating. If this occurs, take the following corrective
measures :
1. Stop the vehi ...