- suv 169,984
- 7,900 high price
- Eugene, OR
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- autoshopper.com
2007 mitsubishi outlander review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new compact suv a compelling choice. introductionfor 2007, mitsubishi has improved and simplified the outlander, the company's entry in the compact sport utility vehicle class. The mitsubishi outlander gets a more powerful, v6 engine and a new six-speed automatic with a sport-shift feature, a first for this segment. There's less metal in the new verbiage, more openness, giving the overall presence a lighter look and feel. It's less angular, more round, smoother and softer but with a touch more character. in ways material and mechanical, the 2007 outlander may look a lot like the 2006 models, but it isn't, not really. But beyond these fundamentals, there's a lot more new than old, and the changes to the underpinnings are significant. topping the list is a standard, electronic skid and traction control system, offered for the first time on the '07 outlander. The front suspension has been beefed up to improve directional stability and steering response. To the same end, internal components of the power-assisted steering system have been strengthened and refined. The rear suspension is a new, more rigid, yet more compliant design. Brakes are larger, the better to handle the added power and weight. Shock absorbers are more robust for enhanced ride control. a number of interior features move the 2007 outlander upscale, putting it into play with such formidable competitors as the honda cr-v, the mazda cx-7 and the toyota rav4, in addition to the ford escape and chevrolet equinox. Besides the not unexpected automatic climate control and leather-trimmed seats, there's an optional, rear-seat entertainment system, with a nine-inch, lcd screen and wireless remote and headphones. also available is a gps-based, navigation system featuring a seven-inch, touch-screen and employing a hard disk drive for speedy data retrieval with a portion set aside for recorded audio tracks. The outlander xls features spiffy, formula 1 racecar-style, magnesium shift paddles mounted on the steering column; a keyless ignition system; and a fold-down, compact third-row seat that qualifies the outlander as a seven-passenger, compact suv. Three trim levels are available, the es, the ls and the xls. The sole powertrain is a 220-hp, 3. 0-liter v6 engine with a six-speed automatic featuring a manual-shift, sportronic function. The es has front-wheel drive, while the ls and the xls can be had with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. With all-wheel drive, the tow rating jumps from 2000 to 3500 pounds, thanks to a larger radiator. the es 21,370) comes with air conditioning, the usual trio of power-adjustable features, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches, multi-media sound system, fabric upholstery, 60/40-split rear seat, remote keyless entry and p215/70r16 tires on hubcapped, steel wheels. No manufacturer options are offered on the es. the ls 22,410) adds leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; steering wheel-mounted remote audio controls and bluetooth switch pre-wiring; floor mats; roof rails; tonneau cargo cover; and alloy wheels. The ls can be outfitted with two manufacturer options, as well. One is the sun & sound package, comprising a nine-speaker, 650-watt, rockford-fosgate premium sound system with in-dash six-cd/mp3 changer, dsp, auxiliary stereo input jack and speed-compensated volume and equalization; six-month trial subscription to sirius satellite radio; and power glass sunroof with sun shade. The other is the entertainment package, essentially a rear seat entertainment system, with a roof-mounted, nine-inch lcd monitor, remote control, infrared wireless headphones, auxiliary video input jack and 115-volt, ac power outlet. The bluetooth interface with voice-recognition microphone is a dealer-installed option. the xls 23,650) kicks in automatic climate control; underfloor-stowable, compact, third-row seat; steering column-mounted, magnesium shift paddles; bluetooth interface; fog lights; keyless entry and ignition; and p225/55r18 tires on alloy wheels. Two additional options are offered on the xls. The luxury package has auto-leveling, xenon, hid headlights; power-adjustable driver's seat; leather seating surfaces; and heated front seats. Finally, there's the navigation and multi-communication system, combining a gps-based navigation system replacing the more common cds or dvd with a 30gb hard disk drive for data storage, 6 gb of which is reserved for audio files, and a fully integrated am/fm tuner with a single cd/dvd drive, both accessed via a seven-inch, touch panel/display. In its place is an understated, more traditionally shaped opening with the three-diamond trademark floating on thin, horizontal bars. The lower portion of the front bumper opens into a large air intake above a skid plate-looking under panel. Headlight covers blend cleanly into the surrounding fascia and fenders. the side aspect shows a sleeker, rounder shape. Deeply creased fender blisters outline circular wheel wells. The optional 18-inch wheels look better than the 16-inchers. The side glass tapers toward the back end, playing to the wedge look and ending in a substantial, sharply angular d-pillar. Front and rear bumpers flow seamlessly into their respective quarter panels. Easy-to-grip door handles sit atop full-round indents. the rear view, in contrast to the collage of the '06, looks all of a single piece, or maybe two. Which it mostly is, in fact, as the liftgate reaches all the way down to the top of the bumper, which functions also as a fold-down tailgate, albeit an abbreviated one; with an eye toward tailgate parties, mitsubishi says the bumper-cum-tailgate will support up to 440 pounds. Many of the seams and lines draw the eye to the mitsubishi trademark centered in the lift gate. The spoiler topping the backlight extends directly from the roof; there is no gap as there was in the pre-2007 models. i. interiorwhen they redesigned the outlander for 2007, mitsubishi's designers paid as much attention to the inside as they did to its outside. The result is a look and feel that's more upscale, quieter, more mature, with tasteful metallic trim and tighter integration of controls and fixtures. the front seats are markedly improved over the previous-generation models. Deeper bottom cushions give better thigh support. Side bolsters do their job without being overly confining. Lumbar and height adjustment offer sufficient range to accommodate 'most every body shape and dimension. The outlander competes with the chevrolet equinox, ford escape, honda cr-v, mazda cx-7, and toyota rav4. Compared with those vehicles, the front seats of the outlander offer headroom that's firmly in the upper half of the class and comparable legroom, though hip room is relatively tight. the second row of seats are more like bench seats than bucket seats, but with much-appreciated, fore-and-aft and seatback recline adjustments. Second-row legroom in the es and ls is among the best in the class. In the xls, however, the presence of the third-row seat exacts a penalty of almost three inches, dropping second-row legroom into the lower half of the class. Headroom and hip room for second-row passengers is below average for the class. access to the third-row seat in the xls model is surprisingly easy for a sport utility of this size. The second-row seat folds flat and then rocks forward against the back of the front seat, openin.
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