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Saturday, June 4, 2011
What everyone think of this offer, Laguna Blue paint on this 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Sport? I'm not sure if I am the door with the color of the fuel sold in the alloy. As the wheels 18-inch wheels, sport and the rounded shape overall with back-end and aggressive front fascia. I want one of these in silver or see red.
The interior is well done, and the sunroof was a nice surprise with LED lights. It 's a place for families, and there are hints of luxury, as a launcher, a rear view camera and seat heating.
On the road, this engine is humming. And for all the noise is not much punch, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but it seems to do well on fuel. I logged 100 miles at night and my fuel gauge barely moved. The suspension absorbs potholes and produces a solid lap.
So, what is pleasing in the Outlander sport? Many with AWD, good fuel economy and interior space. I can imagine what that is perfect for outdoor activities with a goal there for the bikes and snowboards. But the price that the test will receive a $ 28,570 break. It is more than he paid for it.
It 'sports? And 'good? If this style? And 'this luxury? The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport seems to be going through an identity crisis when it comes to the overall look, so I do not think that is growing in all sectors.
The exterior, but staggered to completely boring, had an advantage for athletes. I also agree with Cheryl that I was terrible the paint may have been more appropriate would be distracted, have a Jolly Rancher.
The trip was for the most part was a bit 'angry about our crumbling roads Michigan stable, but it was a total pain to accelerate. There were few cars where I could literally the word power and not nervous about the imminent explosion of power, and the Outlander is one of those years. When accelerating in the SUV, not only I'm itching for more power, my ears were also irritated by the sound of wind, engine and road noise.
The brakes are not as sensitive as I would have thought. I found myself really pushing for an immediate reaction with traffic during rush hour, when there was a stepwise approach to not cut.
Inside, the Outlander is one of the first things I noticed the huge sunroof. This is a feature that I found some real value, but when I look at the reflection of the lighting system was limolike, I was confused. It does not coincide with the first impression I got in the Outlander. The seats were hard and uncomfortable, but the rest of the interior was well composed.
I think the Mitsubishi Outlander sport has to go looking for a real soul before it can find its place in the SUV world.
Overall, this is a nice effort by Mitsubishi. It looks great, drives decently, and is generally well done. But I would prefer a better powertrain.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWC
Base Price: $23,775
As-Tested Price: $28,570
Drivetrain: 2.0-liter I4; 4WD, continuously variable transmission
Output: 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 143 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Curb Weight: 3,263 lb
Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 26/24.6 mpg
Options: Navigation with rearview camera including 40GB HDD navigation with music server and real-time traffic, rearview-camera system and auxiliary video input jack ($2,000); premium package including panoramic glass roof with LED illumination, black roof rails, 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate punch premium sound system with nine-speakers, 10-inch subwoofer, six-disk CD/MP3 in-dash head unit, Sirius satellite radio with three months' service ($1,800); exterior sport package including large rear spoiler, front corner extensions, rear diffuser garnish, alloy fuel door ($995)
