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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $22,345 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3384 |
| City (MPG) | 23 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 28 |
| Horsepower | 168@6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 167@4100 |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 |
| Length (in.) | 183.7 |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 |
| Height (in.) | 66.1 |
The Outlander is Mitsubishi's second smallest SUV offering in North America. The compact crossover is built on the same platform as the now discontinued Dodge Caliber and Chrysler Sebring -- the result of a partnership with Chrysler.
For the latest model year Mitsubishi has changed things up a bit, simplifying trim levels and changing packaging, while also improving fuel economy over the previous models despite retaining the same engines.
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 23 city, and 28 highway in front-wheel-drive form, and 22 city, 27 highway with all-wheel-control (SE only).
The GT can be had in front-wheel drive form, returning 19 city, 26 highway mpg, or with all-wheel control, good for the same 19 city, but only 25 highway mpg.
The more premium GT model is 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 and GT models come with 18-inch wheels, with the SE coming in a machined finish while the GT is painted. 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 GT model comes with more standard and available equipment. The top-level GT comes standard with Xenon HID headlamps, 710-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo, and the power glass sunroof.
In all three trim levels the second row seat features independently reclining 60/40 split fold-and-tumble seat backs.
Key Competitors
As a three-row crossover straddling the line between the compact and mid-size segments, the Outlander faces competition from the Toyota RAV4, the Subaru Forester and the Ford Edge.
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- General
- Body Style: SUV
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 3384 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 183.7 in.
- Width: 70.9 in.
- Height: 66.1 in.
- Wheelbase: 105.1 in.
- Ground Clearance: 8.5 in.
- Front Track: 60.6 in.
- Rear Track: 60.6 in.
- Weight Distribution: 56/44
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 100.4 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 36.2 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 72.6 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.6 in.
- Head Room: 40.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.4 in.
- Hip Room: 52.2 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 39.6 in.
- Head Room: 38.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.1 in.
- Hip Room: 51.9 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 2.4L I4
- Power: 168 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 167 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
- Transmission: 1-Speed CVT
- Highway Fuel Economy: 28 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 23 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Steel
- Front Tires: P215/70R16
- Rear: 16" Steel
- Rear Tires: P215/70R16
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 1500 lbs
- Payload: TBD
- Tongue Weight: 150 lbs
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