The Outlander is Mitsubishi's smallest SUV offering in North America. The compact crossover is built on the same platform as the Dodge Caliber and Chrysler Sebring -- the result of a partnership with Chrysler.

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The entry-level Outlander ES and SE models are powered by a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft of torque aluminum DOHC MIVEC four-cylinder engine teamed with a new Sportronic CVT transmission.

Both the ES and SE will return 21 city, and 27 highway in front-wheel-drive form, and 21 city, 25 highway with all-wheel-control. The XLS obtains 19 city, and 25 highway in front-wheel-drive form, but drops to 18 city, 24 highway with all-wheel-control. The GT is only available with all-wheel-control and is thus rated at 18 city, 24 highway.

The more premium XLS and GT models are powered by an updated 3.0-liter 230 horsepower, 204 lb-ft of torque aluminum MIVEC V6 engine mated to a six-speed Sportronic automatic transmission.

All Outlander models come standard with front-wheel drive, Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC), Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) to improve steering while braking. What's more, all are available with optional all-wheel-control.

The entry-level ES model comes with standard 16-inch wheels, front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock breaks, a tire pressure monitor, ASC, aluminum roof and a flap-fold tailgate. There are no options on the ES model.

The SE, XLS, and GT models all come with 18 inch wheels, with the latter two having a unique 7-spoke design. The SE gains FAST-key over the ES as standard equipment, as well as availability of the 710-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo, FUSE hands-free link system, and a power glass sunroof.

The upscale XLS and GT models come with more standard and available equipment. The XLS gains standard FAST-key and FUSE technologies, with the option for full leather seating surfaces, Xenon HID headlamps and the 40GB HDD Navigation with a music server and real-time traffic.

The top-level GT comes standard with Xenon HID headlamps, 710-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo, and the power glass sunroof.

In all four trim levels the second row seat features independently reclining 60/40 split fold-and-tumble seat backs. On XLS models, the standard third row seat folds flat into the floor. With the second and third rows folded, overall cargo volume is 72.6 cubic feet.