Mitsubishi Outlander Review

[@alish6356]

love my 2017 outlander i4 fwd. i got a rly good price for it and drove from toronto to California and back no issues. never seen a car so comfortable and quiet...averaged about 8L/100km or 750km a tank.

[@firasalwakeel5365]

waaw. great review Zack.. it is a GO deal .. no way you can go wrong with what you getting for money.. it is almost the same price as Rav4! Thanks for the details ...

[@AdonisTonga]

You made a mistake the V6 has 220hp not 174hp

[@jeremiahpeil2952]

I typically don't do foreign cars, that being said I purchased a 2016 outlander se. positives: performed awesome on interstate 80 in wyoming during a blizzard with white out conditions @65mph.

[@tonyisme4934]

Ok, we have just put 4700 miles on our 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4 cyl 2WD. We had an 8 passenger 2006 Sienna Van, the underside became damaged. But I wasn't quite ready to get back into another Sienna after rack and pinion steering leak at 50K miles, an electric door hinge problem, 19 mpg avg, and chronic edge wear of the tires. It would only like Michelins, it chewed thru other brands and alignment was spot on. We also looked a Subaru, and the Highlander and Honda stuff. The 2016 Outlander was the ONLY vehicle which had 3rd row seating, a decent tow capacity for small trailers, 30 mpg or better gas milage. Outstanding warranty. This CVT transmission is very smooth. This has a timing chain engine instead of a timing belt engine. ( Visit www.agcoauto.com/content/List_Of_Interference_Engines ) Not buying any more vehicles with timing belts. This 2016 is much improved over the 2015, as I drove a 2015 model. Also I wanted higher ground clearance this time. The Sienna was too low for ground clearance. I just completed a 900 mile trip LOADED. We averaged 32 mpg. I filled the tank twice. My wife likes it, she won't let me drive it much. I REALLY started looking at these Outlanders when I found out my father-in-law in Mexico actually had a Mitsubishi for the last 11 years. They beat theirs and abuse it. They drive theirs all over the country. He told my wife he would buy another. I know he is hard on vehicles. That REALLY , and I mean REALLY got my attention. My wifes relative down their owns a Meineke repair franchise. He says the Mistubishi vehicles without the turbo are reliable. Plus I never remembered seeing a Mitsubishi broken down on the side of the road, anywhere. I'm always looking for what vehicles are being towed by a rope or on the back of a tow truck. I just saw my father-in-laws Mitsubishi last week, it is an Outlander but much smaller. They also have a Sienna Van the Mexico version. Our Outlander is comfortable for trips, and I really like the 100,000 mile warranty on the drive train. Also the factory includes 5 years of roadside assistance / towing !! So, this vehicle fits my needs and was $10,000 less (at least) than a Sienna. No problem, I just had U Haul install a hitch for about $380. I bought a slide-in cargo basket for trips & bulky stuff. Probably will save $1300 a year in fuel cost over the Sienna. The negative: Headroom could be 8 inches higher, especially in the rear. Our model has a keyed ignition (I will never buy keyless ignition) the rear cargo lacks a hook to hang clothes, we wish there was a 12v receptacle in the cargo area. At night, the door switches are poorly lighted. Also the ES lacks a roof rack. Really wanted a roof rack. Tony www.globalmedicalplans.com/

[@the1reef.243]

Neezy Ko No that's the most ridiculous thing I've heard of Mitsubishi. The only reason they don't sell is because the discontinuation of really good cars like the Evo, Eclipse, Montero .etc

[@USFanLovesMinHo]

Very nice. Mitsubishi did a great job redesigning the Outlander.

[@Y2Jared]

It seems like Mitsubishi is saying, "Hey guys, we don't have everything the other guys do, nor advanced and fancy engines but its got a great warranty and its much cheaper" Nothing wrong with going the value route as long as safety doesn't get left behind.

[@TAEbot]

Older model looks much better than the 2016, especially the front grill. Good reviews!

[@postalpancho]

thats a great deal! Jeez Mitsubishi really gives you a lot of bang for your buck. I'm definitely going to consider this this time next year.

[@Xsoul1000]

It's a very nice proposition from Mitsubishi on the price side. The second gen's front was much nicer and distinctive. I believe this one looks also like the new Pathfinder in some design cues: more SUV and less truck. That said, altogether it seems to be a better vehicule. This segment is a very competitive one...

[@tritchie6272]

If I was gonna get one I would prefer the V6. And if I found the right deal on one and we already wasn't in debt I'd be tempted to get one.

[@villageidiot4353]

Mitsubishi finally has done it, brought back decent styling. The last few years have looked like utter crap... keep on improving!

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thanks Zack. At first I thought it was a Subaru !!

[@tungol00]

Hey Zack how we are trying to decide if go for the outlander or the pathfinder, the only thing I'm worried about the Outlander is its power, did you feel that the v6 has enough power going uphills and mountains? We are only a few hours from Banff and Jasper so.

[@Wes.264]

It's interesting yours has daytime running lights. Mine does not. They only come on with the parking lights and the head lights. :/

[@zhaoguanyugary]

Awesome review!

[@rayzong7]

How does it compare to Subaru Forester? Thanks.

[@Tipit0008]

No mention of the upcoming PHEV ???

[@Nader.subaih]

hi. thanks for the review. im trying to decide between the outlander 2016 v6 Full Option. and the crv 2016 EX. which one would u recomend more 8f both were same price? i have been doing a lot of research and crv always comes way ahead espeacily in US car websites

[@Beno]

Thanks for doing the review! I thought they wouldn't invite you out again after the Mirage thing.

[@siowkiat]

Tested this one but feel its far from the handling abilities of the new Forester. Both SUV are about similar size, but the Forester handling is some much car-like that it drives like a "smaller" agile vehicle. on the other hand the outlander still feel like a floaty truck. You really could pick up the difference along curvy roads and higher speeds.

[@chris-nq5nc]

I have a 08 outlander the outlander and Subaru forester have more ground clearence then most cuv's you won't complain about body roll when u take the kids on a fishing trip for the weekend and accidentally end up on a side road full of rocks and ruts like I did if I was driving anything lower I would have bottomed out or have to go all the way back in reverse

[@markrakov6009]

This is a very good car, but it is way to expensive . Instead, i got 2016 VW Passat. Love it. if only it had a 4motion system, still , i like both mitsubishi and VW 4wd/awd systems.

[@bhodmondezz2625]

Emerald Videos that’s Canadian money, in the US it’s 30,000

[@shiro-gd6tn]

I tested PHEV in August in Yokohama, Japan.Outlander PHEV is super SUV.Why Mitsubishi doesn't sell PHEV?I am sure Outlander PHEV amazes Canadian.

[@lesvas7093]

+Syd Moto Its coming this summer to US. It will be in the Jacob Javitz auto show this march 2016

[@jerundlanzar]

i have a 2010 outlander and i love the car... was planning to upgrade but i found our that they do not have an ac vent at the back they need to add air condition vent back there... its hard in the summer specially there in southern california

[@Sennbrink]

I reviewed the 2013 model that year, really enjoyed the 2.2 diesel. Family liked it too. Now I'm looking forward to review the PHEV hybrid.

[@dcjohnson2490]

They need to bring the Montero and Montero SPort back to the US!

[@TinLeadHammer]

Small crossover? Edgy? Sells well? The way rear seat folds is quite awful. What about the cavity for the ignition lock without the lock? And CVT mimicking geared transmission is pure idiocy - the whole point of CVT is to stay in the optimal RPM range.

[@BCJDM]

Zack could you review the 2015 Subaru Outback? I'd like to see how this stacks up against the Outback.

[@USFanLovesMinHo]

BCJDM Isn't the Outback is a station wagon not an SUV?

[@BCJDM]

+USFanLovesMinHo Yes, some still consider it a wagon, some say its become an suv, either way its a direct competitor to the Outlander.

[@juxtagenesis1120]

I'm sorry Canada, but the US spec one has the third row of seats on all models, including the base.

[@tanvirina]

JuxtaGenesis so what ? He said based on what Mitsubishi is offering in Canada , because he is from Canada.

[@juxtagenesis1120]

Mahmud Al Hasan Yea, I know he's in Canada. Why do you think I included it? I'm simply stating the US spec model is better as it has more standard features on the lower end than theirs.

[@tritchie6272]

I was under the impression that the USA and Canada got the same automobiles. Was I mistaken in that?

[@andrewmok744]

I hate how new cars still have antennas, shark fin tails should be standard because they look so much better

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Zack! U never shouted me out for helping u detail your car....

[@michaelsoon57]

holy nice suv

[@melonbitter6373]

really. it's just 174hp?

[@vintagevwbugs]

my biggest mistake is leasing a 2015 outlander its sucks nothing good about it I really hate it ! no good safty features you have to take your eye off the road to look at some features .

[@lejink]

How do these CVT's do for long term reliability? Could I expect one to last over 100k km?

[@haroldthetubeman711]

Dee Jay Yeah, how is CVT overall reliability ? I hear no transmission fluid changes ?

[@brandonfriesen5389]

Dee Jay I work at a dealer and we see tons of CVT's past 200k km with the original fluid. It all depends what year and what make. Avoid all CVT's until around 2010-2011. That is when they became more popular, parts became cheaper and the transmission became more robust. Nissan and Honda seem to make the most reliable CVT.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

***** This is just what I hear. A ton our our dealer techs say that Nissan is best.

[@USFanLovesMinHo]

Brandon Friesen My sister and her husband have always bought Nissan and I really don't know why. After their vehicles passed 100,000 miles, they had problems and oil leaks. I am specifically talking about the Altima, Xterra and Frontier which they own/owned. I don't see Nissan as being reliable for the long haul.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

USFanLovesMinHo The Altima is the only one of those that actually have a CVT. I'm just talking transmission reliability. Not the car as a whole. If I would buy a car for reliability, it'd be a Toyota. I would say Honda but as the miles get past 80k, they burnt oil and the engine wear increases like you wouldn't believe. Toyotas generally don't burn oil and they just don't seem to wear out. Nissans are probably the least reliable Japanese car brand next to Mazda.

[@BTC909]

Ancient V6 engine.

[@Trades46]

***** I beg to differ. Look at the Forester, Santa Fe and Escape; all of them get very modern 2.0 4cylinder, Dual VVT, Direct Injection and Turbocharged powerplants.

[@zivan56]

+Trades46 good luck with that not breaking down before more than a few years. My 08 Outlander V6, on the other hand, is non interference, non, turbo, non direct injection...in other words, bulletproof. I am not a fan of the revision to make this engine higher compression and interference, they basically lost me after that.

[@Trades46]

zivan56 Perhaps, but being ancient & having good reliability aren't exactly causal relationships. Just because the technology is newer & unproven doesn't necessarily mean it will be unreliable. Still I still hate the 6B31 used in the Outlander. My father's drink as much as his old 1999 Sienna with a 4spd auto & non-VVT design. Also from driving a good deal of V6 motors, the Mitsubishi V6 just sounds plain rough & unrefined at any rpms.

[@zivan56]

+Trades46 the 6B31 sounds like any SOHC engine. You are probably used to DOHC engines, which have a distinct sound. The engine sound is quite nice I find, it sounds like a truck engine. If you look at any long term tests of even the latest Ford F150 ecoboosts you will see the turbo will frequently go, especially if used under heavy load. This is common for most turbo engines, as the turbo has a relatively short life, as does the engine block due to the high compression and stress placed on it. You know how many times I've had to do anything on the Outlanders engine or replace a part? Absolutely 0. The fuel economy is not really a big deal for me as long as it doesn't leave me stranded on a mountain pass because the turbo blew.

[@tdhamrick]

We like ours

[@ahmadmohamadi]

Nothing about the safety?

[@Cruiser203]

174hp with a v6 ?

[@gianfrancoa]

I was going to say the same. I think he was referring to the 4 banger

[@Cruiser203]

gianfrancoa yeah its 224hp, and the I4 is 166hp

[@Motormouth...]

Erkal Just updated with a graphics. Mixed my 4-cylinder with V6 hp...

[@Cruiser203]

Motormouth Canada it happens haha, love your reviews!

[@a049806t]

@ motormouth Canada , in the states, the four cyl outlanders also have the third row of seats. Are you sure you weren't mistaken about that?

[@Brightside4me2]

I love this car

[@TheKillerace900]

you dont see mitsubishi anymore

[@gabrielsolomon5421]

TheKillerace900 ikr

[@markmarshall39]

yeah they need to offer something else, MORE POWER

[@hemenkareamg6957]

thank you for information.but you talk too much.show us some off road ability.this is the most important part

[@BeeeHonest]

Sorry, it looks ugly! The design for both Mitsubishi and Nissan are getting really bad in the past few years!

[@ACS402010]

I can't help but agree. Especially Nissan.

[@BeeeHonest]

I own a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, and the last good looking one that looks like an SUV or 4x4 was back in 2012. Anything after that looks like a minivan had sex with a corssover!

[@ACS402010]

BeeeHonest Right...??? Ugh...annoying. I prefer more of a utility-style vehicle and am partial to those with a boxier look, but those are getting so few and far between these days that Jeeps barely even look that way anymore. How I wish I had never traded in my 2010 Jeep Liberty three years ago. I miss it.

[@BeeeHonest]

The new 2017 VW Tiquan looks pretty good. It has a bit of that old BMX X5 feels to it. Not as curvy and have that boxy feels to it. And the 2016 Mazda CX9 is pretty sexy too!

[@ACS402010]

BeeeHonest Just looked the new 2017 Tiquan up on Google and it looks impressive. I'd definitely buy one. Mazda CX9 ain't half bad looking either.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Mitsu still sells cars? Lol

[@USFanLovesMinHo]

DoubleD 613 LOLOLOLOL NOT!

[@beyoutiful257]

Of course

[@bokkey45]

$40,000 for something that has dated technology 15 years behind the competitors..horrendously overpriced...absolutely unacceptable why would anyone pay $40K for this POS

[@Sonic55099]

Canadian dollars...