3 Row SUV on a Budget | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Just got done with the 2019 Outlander. It has rear A/C vents now 👍. Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHeai5Vqm61peLM

[@ryannt]

I saw someone driving a white one on the road and I just fell in love with it not knowing if it's any good. I'm definitely getting it

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Very nice! I’ve heard you can get pretty good deals on them. If you want one faster, there’s a GT option too

[@williamwheeler4594]

Just bought the OUTLANDER Sport, very happy with the vehicle. Fantastic on fuel economy

[@megangarrett2455]

Does the sport have three rows?

[@C_lovinglife]

Buying a used one and was happy to find this review. Has low miles. This helps out quite a bit. Your review is thorough and definitely considers the smaller subtleties and nuances of most aspects of this vehicle. I have a watched a few others but they weren't very comprehensive and that's how I ended up on your review of this vehicle. No need to watch any others. You are into details and I appreciate that. Good deal!

[@jeffgreene8204]

Me 2

[@jeffgreene8204]

How did you like

[@RCGJR_]

I still have an ‘08 lancer and to this day all i got repaired was the ball joint. Japan♥️

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s fantastic!

[@ZalmaiPashtun]

Finally Mitsubishi is back in the crossover market which they had long lost to the Koreans. This Outlander is a stylish surprise with the 3rd seat option and it is a good alternative to the plethora of Escapes, CRVs, RAV4s, Rogues, Renegades etc. Unfortunately they are still not marketing their products as much as the Koreans do while poor build quality, lack of options and production lines outside the US are all contributing against Mitsubishi's market presence in the highly competitive US car market. Overall a very detailed and beautiful review of the handsome Outlander

[@PrimeAutotainment]

All very well said. I really think if they made the steering/handling a bit more lively, it would have made a big difference in how I felt with it. I nitpicked at some things but overall a good value.

[@ZalmaiPashtun]

Yeah I agree

[@markstephens2234]

Are there some build quality issues? Please elaborate because I have put the Outlander on my shopping list of new vehicles to consider.

[@xtremegameryt2056]

The Reason why the head room at the 2nd row head room is short is because it’s theatre height seating, it prevents car sick because you see more visibility cuz your higher

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Offering a 3rd row at this size and price is not the norm. There are some things that surprised me with this Outlander! How does it stack up to the competition? Leave your thoughts below and thanks for watching!

[@ZalmaiPashtun]

Great review Nolan. The night time headlight demo is a cool addition ;)

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! The lights impressed me, especially because they could move up and down, not that I would really use it, but the thought of it. Thanks for watching!

[@ZalmaiPashtun]

Yeah its awesome since the up & down option headlights are mostly found in the high-end luxury cars. I really hope Mitsubishi pays more attention to the quality and reliability of their products. Their Montero (known as Pajero in other markets) is the best selling SUV in Arabian Gulf and South East Asian countries and is known for its reliability and luxury options but the models available in North America are mostly dull and have little after market value

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Wow interesting, thanks for the info. I really wish they would do and think they have so much more potential. Tune will tell but I think they are beginning to make more of a push with the “Eclipse Cross”

[@ZalmaiPashtun]

Absolutely, the Eclipse Cross looks promising and they are aggressively marketing it. Wishing Mitsu all the best!

[@davesewell4301]

Got the gt and love it so far

[@jonlinen225]

I love my 2018 Outlander. All made in Japan(don't worry I have an American built car too). Where can you find reliable Japanese 4WD for $22k w tax and everything included?! I have the ES. Perfect daily driver.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad to hear it Jon! Good point on being made in Japan, that’s nice. It really does provide good value...I was hoping to do some off roading but the place I go had massive ruts from others after recent rain...couldn’t risk it. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@cissygu4088]

22k everything included? where?

[@jonlinen225]

Cissy Gu Schaumburg Mitsubishi. I have the ES 4wd.

[@omarh4694]

You are a smart dude,, not showy,,, and the car doesnot look bad,, i guarantee u 100k trouble free miles with this car

[@betlogwiwi690]

I have the 2016 Outlander and still doing good with no issue so far. I think I made the right choice.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Awesome, glad to hear it! 👍

[@nigelbedeau3918]

do you know of anyone with a 2013 model outlander

[@chucinchu87]

How many miles? Has it been reliable? Im Considering in buying one, they sell fairly cheap here in CA..thank you ✌

[@mustfire44]

@@chucinchu87 I have a 2007 Outlander xls with 250,000 miles. Only major thing I've done was replace radiator and water pump. That was a year ago.

[@sblake1016]

The most thorough review on this vehicle. I'm looking at getting a used one w/low miles; I think I'll be getting a steal.

[@WilliamBarryRoberts]

people are buying them up and the prices are actually increasing for low mileage versions. These completely Japanese-built vehicles are extremely reliable, similar to Honda. I finally bought a 2018 SE with only 11.5k miles....

[@nirajangurung3241]

Thank you I just brought it last week.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Sweet, enjoy it!!

[@beav15]

This video was very informative, best review of this car on KZbin. Thanks for putting this together!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much!

[@Tr1pMind]

I understand why some people would want more power and I believe that with the V6 it should be sufficient. That being said I had a chance to drive the non-3rd row Outlander 2016 with the 2.4L with an automatic 6 speed and it was a blast! I know that the newer Outlanders only come in the larger 3rd row size and may be a little heavier making the 4-cylinder seem underpowered, but we have to take into consideration that Mitsubishi has limited market space, and so the fact that we see so much more popularity in the 2.4L version is because people are generally more interested in a more fuel efficient commuting car. If Mitsubishi were to be more successful then we may see more V6 and potential for V8 if the full sized Pajeros/Monteros start getting imported to USA again, along with the potential for a real Eclipse sports car. But for now the Outlander is designed as an SUV/wagon that is also trying to meet fuel efficiency standards desired by the majority of the people buying them, so expect to be drowned in a sea of 4-cylinders for the near future.

[@lstrawn3389]

I've noticed reviewers generally use MSRP, but that can be misleading. This vehicle in particular looks like it has some pretty big discounts that likely make it more competitive on a real world basis. I think sometimes that's worth noting.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

You’re right, for sure. I’ve thought about not talking about price, talking about current market...but don’t want the prices to be variable per vehicle so I just say the price listed. Discounts are plentiful though...and it would vary so much in different regions/dealers too but good points.

[@palebeachbum]

Yep they are advertising these for $17k for the base ES up to about $25k for the loaded GT V6 AWD in my area. Crazy cheap, comparably speaking.

[@maximo818]

palebeachbum $25000 for GT? Where? Here in Arizona it’s $31,000 with the rebates.

[@iatsd]

The "key holder" is for charging the key fob. You'll need to start doing that after ~1 year of using the fob. A 2-3 hour charge while driving will keep it going for another ~6 months. If you're only getting 24 mpg in highway driving then you've got a lead foot. I could get 28 mpg without paying much attention; learn to drive a CVT properly. You also completely missed the fact the rear seats move forward and back - unusual for the class and a surprisingly useful feature. With the discounts combined with the warranty, and compared to woeful (build & drive quality of) things like the Escape, RAV4, or Terrain, it's a very compelling option.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

iatsd that’s neat to learn the purpose of the key fob charger. Thanks for that! Good point on the seats and I apologize for that. The sliding function definitely is nice to have and leg room was great. As for MPGs...in other vehicles I typically get as advertised if not better. This was one that was less largely due to feeling quite underpowered when I was on the highway. Of course the V6 is an option and I would definitely go for that. Thanks for the input and for watching!

[@pasta-eo5mt]

Unless I've been misinformed by the dealer, the slot is used when the battery in your fob dies. The car will still start if the fob is inserted in the slot, even if the fob's battery is dead. It's not a wireless charger for the fob nor is the battery in the fob rechargeable. You still have to replace the battery if it gets low or dies. Same as any other fob.

[@joshbutcher4720]

I own a 2007 v6 model and the steering feel is great. I know they changed it to the electric and lost it. But if you get the gt version with the v6 it's much better. And I average around 21 mpg around town, mixed I get 24 and highway 29. On a five hour drive I had it up to 39 mpg! Don't know how but I was happy. So I would recommend. It's been reliable, fun to drive, plenty enough power and good gas mileage.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Good point on the steering...I’ve wanted to try out the GT. It’s nice that they even offer that. That’s amazing for the V6, happy to hear that. Thanks for writing in and I hope you continue to enjoy it 👍

[@umykad5055]

I bought it yesterday and i follow it's reviewing to know much about functions in it 2017 model.

[@codybeaudreau9565]

It's not even broken in yet. Once it's broken in the fuel milage will get better

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Good point! Lots of people have said on this video and others that they get good MPG so that’s great!

[@markstephens2234]

The performance will also improve as the engine breaks in and loosens up a bit.

[@calvinevens8302]

i’ve been getting 29.2 mpg, in mixed driving that includes a 70 mile daily commute. it’s never stuttered at the chance to pass or enter the freeway, albeit not a lamborghini. i don’t understand why everyone expects it to be, especially in the reviews? the forester has very little power advantage over the outlander and every mid thirties mom in yoga pants has one, yet i rarely hear complaints about its pick up speed, or it being reviewed in the likes of a sports car.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s great, happy to hear you’re getting good MPGs! I definitely don’t expect it to be, but I expect it to be competitive within the class. Considering the price and discounts, it’s a good value especially for getting 3 rows. I definitely didn’t review it like a sports car..spending a lot of the time on the Interior and overall space, while also talking about other aspects of driving. For the people that want more power, they offer the V6 which is awesome because not all brands do anymore. For those that don’t need more power, this is just fine. Thanks for the input and I hope you continue to enjoy your Outlander!

[@jrbon4619]

Great review. Thank you, I am looking into purchasing this crossover.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you, enjoy your new ride if you buy it!

[@jonlinen225]

Joe Bon do it. Best choice I've made this year.

[@jrbon4619]

Jon L , thanks, just drove one last week. I’m going to buy it.

[@jonlinen225]

Joe Bon btw - I currently own 2014 Accord Sport. My Outlander replaced my 07 Pilot. Also had an 04 CRV. I honestly prefer this Outlander as my daily driver. It's not too big and very soft steering. Good for city driving.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Enjoy it!

[@derekmaynard9236]

I’m in the market for a medium sized crossover as a family car and have been taking a hard look at the Outlander. After 3 test drives, I still don’t think the pros quite outweigh the cons. Great AWD value from a Japanese brand (which has recently benefited from being acquired by the Nissan Renault conglomerate) but it comes up way short on driving dynamics. The engine and CVT combo wheeze along to keep up with traffic and the suspension is way too softly sprung for my taste. Wallowing at each application of the accelerator and a lot of leaning in the corners does not exactly inspire confidence. The interior ergonomics are puzzling and the lumbar support in the seats is poor. I love rooting for an underdog though, so I sincerely hope that Mitsubishi can leverage the Nissan Renault partnership and further develop the Outlander into a real contender. As for me, I’ve set my targets on the Mazda CX-5.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Very well said! I feel the same as you in the driving dynamics, it definitely has improvements to make with that, although the GT model probably feels better. Hopefully you’re right about then getting help from their new partnership, time will tell. Good choice in that Mazda, they’ve gotten very impressive recently. Thanks for sharing this!

[@iatsd]

So buy the 3 litre and avoid the CVT. As far as the driving dynamics go, unless you're buying German or a Mazda then it is no worse than any other brand and it's better than most.

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

Oh yeah and to add to that fantastic vehicle in the snow another. Not much to choose from in the aftermarket world.

[@yizhaq28]

You can adjust the driver's seat electrically

[@nigelbedeau3918]

I enjoyed the video , I live in the caribbean and i own a early 2013 outlander. where i'm from we call it a seven seater suv as it has the 3 row seats and i would love if you can do a review on this vehicle

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad to hear it! That’s sweet, I always love hearing from owners. This one still has a 3rd row and I actually just got done with the 2019 model review lately but won’t have access to a 2013 model. Thanks for watching!

[@nukestrom5719]

Great in-depth review. It looks like an entry level 3rd saw SUV with minimum options and tech. 166 hp for a 3rd row SUV doesn't seem working well. I would go with Toyota Highlander as it has 310 hp and its hybrid version gets you 30/28 mpg.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! Yeah the power was pretty disappointing. I bet it struggles with a vehicle full of people. Can’t go wrong with the Highlander!

[@BiBiKvachi]

Good review, thank you.

[@jamesdominic302]

the front face looks like a Pajero sport or Montero sport

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Yep definitely can tell they’re related!

[@annalenemcintosh97]

They have a New Hybrid one out now gets 75MPG Only 10k More!

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

I had a 2017 Outlander SE SAWC, great vehicle couldn't stand the CVT. Traded it in on a WRX, also get the best deal you can they loose value quick.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I know what you’re saying, but that WRX sounds fun! Happy with the WRX?

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

Prime Autotainment Yes, I was able to get 2k off the bottom line price. I had for a week have roughly 200 miles on it. I went and purchased snow tires, damn thing comes with summer tires my own fault let’s just say I was slip sliding away. Snow tires fixed that.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Haha I can imagine. Good call on the tires, that’ll make things much better. Enjoy it!

[@tonychau1983]

How bad was the cvt?

[@t33456]

@@tonychau1983 he's a subaru fanboy troll

[@xtremegameryt2056]

How did you make the LED Daytime Running lights flash at the start of the video

[@PrimeAutotainment]

It’s just from the camera..sorry!

[@xtremegameryt2056]

Prime Autotainment no need to apologise, it looked really cool. The reason why the Mitsubishi’s are better in America is better is because you get HEATED steering wheel, here in Australia you can’t unless you add it after you buy the car, the only thing that America doesn’t have is rear fog lights

[@pasta-eo5mt]

15:45 2019 models have rear air vents 👍😀

[@PrimeAutotainment]

pasta1298 that’s great news! Thanks 👍

[@DroneLifeRC]

I just bought this very car last week.. 😁

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Nice 👍

[@youngblood23rb]

Good review although I had to play at 1.5x playback speed

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks...lol yeah it’s long and slow. Thanks for watching though

[@JJ-fl7xh]

I would take outlander over garbage overpriced subaru any day

[@stevee8318]

Agree - they are both Japanese vehicles w/ AWD and CVT, why pay a premium for Subaru?

[@raines5557]

WATCH OUT FOR LEMON & POOR CVT Outlander. Bought new 2017 Model 4cyl in Jan 2018, had first transmission removal around 4300 miles. Engine Oil leaked through CVT torque convertor area. Same problem kept happen within 3000 miles range, Lemon lawsuit case filed and still waiting for anything from Mitsubishi. 10yr / 100000 miles Powertrain warrenty does not cover 100% for this matter. Luckily my bumper to bumper covered those issues.

[@HightLink]

The interior looks quite old sadly...

[@dillondesilva7981]

the arm rest is rubberized not leather wrapped

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Dillon De Silva thanks for pointing that out. Mitsubishi’s specs say the door armrest is leather so I assumed the center one was too, thanks for the info though!

[@skyfallseven365]

It is indeed leather wrapped not rubberized

[@Baklitanggala]

So handsome reviewer! Im focus on him than the mitsubishi outlander! Ha ha ha!

[@Sonata9405]

Why all cars presenters are hot ?

[@molaroismorais1955]

You don't know a jack about mitsubishi motors....

[@andriizalutskyi2461]

Garbage car I very disappointed about soundproof and not comfortable a seat

[@umykad5055]

May be it's not your heart desire car cause some of us like.