2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Review - WHO IS BUYING THESE?!?!

[@caribgenius]

We had a brand new one from 2011. It has been dead reliable....not a single problem and it has recently gone over 100k miles. I test drove the Rav4, CRV and Rogue of that year and the Outlander was by far the best. It felt the most spacious, looked better, and offered features that couldn't be found in the competition. It had a 3rd row and we've used it quite a few times when folks came from out of town. If you scoot up the second row seat, the 3rd row has some space.

[@pasta-eo5mt]

I had a 2016 Outlander GT V6 until a year ago. It was totalled in a freak windstorm. I never had any issues with it over five years. And yes, I bought it used with 9k on the clock.

[@manan007]

I bought one brand new, 40 miles on the odometer. SE model with AWC and regular towing hitch. I have owned the vehicle for six years. It is very reliable and easy to maintain. The engine bay is not crowded. The engine and transmission fluid is easy to replace. The transmission itself has a real metal dipstick. The second and third row seats lay completely flat (not somewhat flat). It makes car camping such a pleasure. It's about six feet long for two people to sleep in. The handling is not tuned as the most sharp driving vehicle. But it's very enjoyable to cruise on highways and suburban back roads. The fuel economy is never below 25mpg. The vehicle is a true Japanese made with high reliability for long term owners, not car enthusiasts or motor journalists.

[@ThomasReviews27]

Here in Puerto Rico, brand new Mitsubishies sell like there’s no tomorrow.

[@nauj3504]

True

[@howebrad4601]

I had a 16 and a 2020 Outlander, and just bought a 23 Outlander. Each has been completely trouble free. They don't have brand cache or prestige, but are excellent vehicles with a lot of features for the money. Very good mpg too, and the S-AWC all wheel drive system is very sophisticated and one of the best, even compared to much more expensive competition. The tech in my new 2023 is incredible for the price, plus a 10 year warranty. My 16 and 2020 I thought had a very good ride. The 2023 is quite stiff and I don't like the ride near as much as the 16 and 2020 models. Also very easy to do diy maintenance. Well engineered, good, competent vehicles. What you don't get, or pay for, is status. Outlander were also all available with all wheel drive. The plug in the console is where the S-AWC mode select button goes in awd models. Most Outlanders are awd. The 2nd seat row slides forward to allow more 3rd row leg room. We didn't use the 3rd row often but it was nice to have when we needed it. I buy based on practicality and don't want the same boring thing as everyone else. Been very pleased with my Mitsubishi cars and chevy pickups

[@dave11686]

The plug is for the all wheel-drive switch.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

My 2015 Camry has 3 blank switches, because it does have Toyota Safety Senses, which was an option at the time. My old 2004 Honda Odyssey only had one, it didn’t have fog lights. This car probably holds a record for the most blank switches in a car.

[@damilolaakanni]

My 2002 Golf has three blank switches. One is for heated seats because mine came with cloth seats, I don't know about the others.

[@KareemaFatimah]

I normally don’t post on many car channels, but after driving Hondas for the pass 20 years I decided to get another SUV to replace my 2013 Pilot. Well, I started with a Pathfinder didn’t like it, and I was talking to my friend about who is checking for Mitsubishi. Like who is really buying them. After test driving the new Outlander months ago I bought it turned out I’m one of the folks keeping them in business. The third row reclines and the second row slides up if you need it in a pinch. I’m absolutely in love with it and never thought I would like a smaller crossover. It handles amazing,and tarmac mode is the BEST, it stiffens up the suspension and it feels nice when I drive. I need a roof rack and that’s it.

[@divineoracle4809]

My only guess why these don't have the market like other brands is because of Mitsubishi's identity crisis over the last 20+ years. My mom has a 2017 Outlander GT AWD (Fully loaded). She bought it off lease with 20k miles for 21k dollars. The GT version has a 3.0 V6 with a 6 speed auto. The V6 makes it quicker, still pretty slow vs other 3 rows. The regular 6 speed has provided a lot better performance than the CVT. One thing I've noticed compared to other 3 row V6 vehicles, it has great fuel efficiency for the size. Usually averages upper 20s, low 30s combined. The GT has quite a lot less dead switches, it adds leather, Rockford Fosgate stereo, Birdseye camera, safety equipment like blind spot monitoring etc, power lift gate, LED lights on the exterior, sunroof etc. It isn't anything super fancy, but it still has a lot of nice amenities for the price. New, I can't say I would choose one over a RAV4 when the prices are pretty much the same. Used, they're great cars if you can get past the brand. Vs a comparable RAV4, she easily paid 7k less. For savings cautious buyers who still want a nice SUV, it is hard to pass these up in their fully loaded trims. 75k miles so far, no issues. Fantastic in the snow when you get the S-AWC. It is just the oddball vehicle in this segment, that's for sure. Reliability is generally one of the strongest things about this car. It definitely flys under most people's radar, the only reason Mitsubishi has made it so far is because they're very common as rental cars.

[@samastra1066]

These are mad popular in Puerto Rico as well as the 2022 one, they’re everywhere

[@ricardonieves4389]

Boricua in the house. This is literally an average Puerto Rican In car form good looking pretty resourceful and popular as hell 😂😂

[@crazylala2003]

I bought a 2023 Outlander PHEV new. I bought one because it is well built, made in Japan, has all the bells and whistles I want at a reasonable price, proven hybrid power train, usable 30-40 mile all EV range (and with powerful enough electric motors to stay in EV mode), looks like nothing else, and has a small third row. Plus, it is not likely that I would run into another outlander in my neighborhood because it is so rare.

[@wandamapp9032]

I have a red 2017 and absolutely love it!

[@mikeyveloster7615]

The rental fleets are keeping Mitsubishi going, love the Long John Silver's comparison

[@shadykable]

I have bought brand new 2017 outlander back in 2017 and still using it. Coming from driving a dodge challenger R/T to an outlander was well... an interesting experience. The boot space and size for the price point is what attracted me to the outlander. It is severely under powered so no more thrill in hitting the gas pedal, but it is a decent enough mild offroader (Sand, few rocks here and there) Comfort wise its ok, spacious enough for a bigger and wider guy. Boot space is what I love, especially on days me and the misses go out on a shopping spree. Fuel consumption is really economical as well. Over all its a very decent, no nonsense family car and a great daily driver. The only thing I modifoed was the infotainment system, installed a big LCD screen. Just dont expect any excitement out of this car. Buy it for is economical price point, veey low maintenance costs, very reliable and strong engine (I am closing to 220k miles since 2017 and runs like its brand new) Take care of it, do regular oil changes / maintenance and it will last you a very long time.

[@bereniceperez8706]

I used to own a lancer I love my car never gave me any problems I regret selling it. Now thinking of getting an outlander.

[@Bleachanna]

my favorite things about these are the cvt behavior and the ride, personally these are the best application of jatco cvts. they're easy to drive and the best way to describe it to someone is like you took the frame out from a montero sport and made it fwd and this is basically what you were left with, a very utilitarian crossover.

[@chop2093]

Never heard anyone actually say they like a cvt before….

[@Bleachanna]

@@chop2093 functionally they work really well when driving. My only complaint that basically all cvts suffer from is such a high starting ratio. And I hate the fake shifting too tbh

[@-nightraider-1169]

@@chop2093 I don’t hate em, I don’t like em, I think they are okay transmissions that work fine in most cars. There are bad ones and good ones out there, it depends on the car.

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@-nightraider-1169exactly. I don’t understand why hating the CVT when it the wrong choice for them? the CVT is awesome for fuel economy only unlike 10 speed (too many automatic gears is not good re: longevity) Spirit driving and CVT don’t go together anyways

[@100littlecurses]

Who is buying these? Avis. I swear that's the only car they rent.

[@ricardonieves4389]

Go to Puerto Rico were keeping this company alive 😅

[@marcelonator]

I love the ending that you made it was funny and natural!!

[@texan176]

Around the year 2000 Mitsubishi gave credit to deadbeat buyers and destroyed the brand in the US. They wanted to sell boring cars in volume and turned their backs on enthusiast vehicles. They never recovered from it. Now they get Nissan to build their Outlander and just brand it a Mitsubishi. This is a pretty good car like you say in the review. The problem is exactly what you mentioned. The brand lacks a cult following like it had in the days of Montero, 3000GT, and Eclipse.

[@manan007]

The specific model (2016-2020) in this video were not built by Nissan. They were designed and built by Mitsubishi in their own factories in Japan, mainly the one in Okazaki. The current Outlander model is sharing the platform with Nissan.

[@phillsaigeon401]

The plug in the centre console is for 4wd selection.

[@423tech]

Who is buying these? NPCs, that's who.

[@jacobyo99]

The S-AWC (super all wheel control) button goes where the blank circular button is

[@fyahwerks]

I have a 05 crv and it drinks gas. Fuel economy not good. I have have giving a great look into this 3rd gen outlander. I like it a lot. The reviews so far has been good. I tend to see a few around since I have been noticing them. I like this shape. Much more aero than my crv. 0.33Cd vs 0.46Cd of drag. Once I see one and the price and mileage is right I am going for it 🤞

[@sullivan3257]

Go for it man I just picked up one with 80k miles put already 7k and so far so good awesome on gas !

[@keropee100]

NGL... I'm wanting a review of the first gen Outlanders... the ones that were more wagon than SUV... if you do find one PLEASE !!! review!!!

[@bwofficial1776]

Mitsubishi fills the cheap crappy car niche since Hyundai and Kia have moved upmarket. If you need basic transportation why buy a used car when you can buy a new Mitsu with a full warranty? It's not Toyota quality and for the price it can get away with not being nice. I really like how these look. It's stylish and still looks good today. The new Nissan Rogue-based Outlander is ugly. I don't think I've ever seen a car with that many switch slots. If you loaded out a Mitsubishi such that all 10 slots were full, you'd be in the price range of better cars. The plug-in hybrid version is the best selling PHEV in the world. The PHEV is a strong value for money but over here in the US where gas is cheap I've only seen one.

[@kylemas2005]

You'd be shocked how many Mitsubishi manufactured parts are in your Toyota.

[@Awyp]

I had a friend buy a Mitsubishi outlander sport new 5 years ago...it was a rattle box at 40,000 miles. I understand why people buy it...decent reliable, its a new car and pretty cheap.

[@cfc1001001cfc]

Mitsubishi doesn't inspire the brand loyalty that Toyota, Honda, and Mazda have...like Nissan, Mitsubishi make cars for non-car people that are cheap and available with ez-credit availability. In the right mechanical condition and the right price, this could be a decent miler for someone who just needs a ride to work and back. Hopefully, it will provide many years of service.

[@AlejandroArchila1]

you don’t but I do, we own 6 Mitsubishis including a 2024 Outlander Sport and Outlander and I know many friends that just got the new Outlander as well, here in Florida you see them everywhere.

[@syedgilani7108]

the circle button on the center console is for 4wd ingagement. in australia these cars are 4wd on demand.

[@Cubemaster]

I'm excited to see what funky review you have in store for Friday (April 1st)

[@minnethreat]

The 2.4 GEMA engine is actually a good engine. I often wonder how many people cross-shopped this and a Dodge Journey. Also, I think there was a Hyundai that used this engine, too, if I'm not mistaken.

[@thattypicalleafsfan8116]

My mom has this exact car in the video except it's the touring edition. It does not feel like a touring, and it's severely underpowered for the size of the vehicle.

[@davinp]

Unlike Toyota & Honda, you don't see many Mistubishi's on the road, so I don't know how they are surviving

[@davinp]

Interesting they give you heated cloth seats. On Toyota, heated seats are only offered on leather seats. Mitsubishi makes cars cheaply. This is probably the car with the most blank buttons.

[@nowiecoche]

My Impreza has heated cloth seats. Also is manual adjust.

[@TruckEnthusiastYT]

We had a rental in Boston exactly like this

[@celsovera91]

It could only be a DSM if it was built in Normal, Illinois

[@ronb9901]

Well it’s 2023 now, would you buy one of these used 6 years later??

[@vazquezsantana1687]

They sell me one , with 100K miles. What do you think?

[@daddz07]

I jsut got one.. 128l miles and it runs jsut like brand new. thre are little dings and chips. but it drives just like brand new. and the gas consumption, really not bad at all. Love my purchase. Its funny, it was also from Toyoyta Certified Used cars . LOL !

[@dave11686]

People who want a cheap “an car”

[@damilolaakanni]

This has a much better exterior look than the 2021 model, but I wouldn't consider either. The JATCO CVTs have a bad reputation for reliability and that is enough to discourage people from buying cars made by Nissan, Renault or Mitsubishi, even if they don't have the CVT.

[@oceanzu6585]

Mitsubishi never had cvt issue dispit the sharing of tech with nissan, also there is a 10 years powertrain warranty.

[@Avalon491]

Mitsubishi covers you for 100,000/10 years for engine and transmission. Unlike Nissan.

[@notyourbusiness1352]

Thank you, I have a concern. Can't the third row seats fold completely down flat? It looks like putting luggage would be an issue.

[@armeniansdoitbetter]

They do and there is decent leg room for the kids. Very poor materials and build quality tho. The plastics are hard and feel cheap, they scratch easily and the overall feel is of cheapness.

[@EGHSRC]

Mitsubishi makes most of their money from mining and materials, they also make electronics. They don't need to be successful making cars, so I don't know why they're still making them. Naive optimism?

[@ninjaninja9954]

5:28 on my mitsubishi outlander that is the 4x4 lock button

[@sharkwhisperer7326]

Dude, I'm so getting one because with my credit score it's all I can afford BUT it's a lot of bang for my buck or bing for my fling? Idk, but next week, I will be ridin' dirrty!

[@StudentofYHWH]

How is it?

[@ponchoremerize5508]

I have a 2017 Outlander with 130k on it. In the U.S.

[@jenjoestar.]

How Is it at 133,000 miles?

[@ponchoremerize5508]

@@jenjoestar. Still goin strong!

[@abdilhafedbensalma1906]

The intro song pls 🙏🏻

[@devrokade296]

Hey! I found a black 2017 SE with AWD for $19980 and I was wondering if that’s a good price for it, what’s your opinion?

[@mr.empire1059]

Literally just got that deal yesterday. 66,000 miles. I'm giving it a go. 6 year contract.

[@brotherjoll1802]

me bruh. im gonna buy a secondhand outlander because its amazing lol

[@mohammadshahin8758]

You didn't feel coold at all?

[@HenrySchecker]

The first security job I worked had 2 2017 Outlanders as patrol vehicles, both were bought brand new in 2017 and were 3 years old when I worked there in 2020. The speed limit in the community was 20mph, so these vehicles were never pushed to their limits. Both of them had CVT failure by 50,000 miles. Patrol 1 at 47,000 and patrol 2 at 49,000. The touch screens would get condensation trapped under them and not register touches and then randomly have ghost touches all over the screens so it would change sources and channels constantly. The hvac was good and the driver's seat was comfortable to nap in. They would get stuck in the snow every winter. Very bad vehicles overall

[@thathsavanhsivilaythong]

I'll rather go to long John's then Arby's....😅

[@Dankcatvacs]

It better be cheaper than a Nissan

[@olaien1]

Who is buying these?? Norwegians