2007 Mitsubishi Outlander - First Drive
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The completely redesigned Outlander now joins the product line as the first vehicle based on Mitsubishis new global platform, one that will include the next-generation Lancer and Lancer Evolution models ...
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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive Contributed by Les Jackson Friday, 15 September 2006 While rumors about its tenuous position in the US marketplace continue to fly, Mitsubishi Motors is simply ignoring them. The company is busy planning its second 25 years in this country and is committed to making its upcoming products as appealing and competitive as possible. Mitsubishi first came to our shores in 1982 and, over time, offered such vehicles as the Tredia, Starion, Galant, Lancer and the exciting 3000GT-VR4. Twenty-five years into the market, the Galant has grown into a fine mid-sized passenger car, the Lancer is a strong small car with lots of soul and the Eclipse is a competitive sports car. The completely redesigned Outlander now joins the product line as the first vehicle based on Mitsubishis new global platform, one that will include the next-generation Lancer and Lancer Evolution models. If these upcoming cars are as good as the new Outlander, buyers have something to look forward to. The secondgeneration 2007 Outlander is a little larger and a whole lot more innovative than its predecessor in every way. Gone is the anemic drivetrain. Its been replaced by a 3.0 liter, 220-horsepower V6 engine coupled to a six-speed automatic Sportronic transmission. In keeping with global concerns about energy it runs on regular fuel, which means less money spent at fill-ups. Gone is the cumbersome, often in-the-way tailgate so common to crossover SUVs and minivans. In its place is a clever flap-fold tailgate that acts like the tailgate on a pickup truck. It makes loading and unloading bulky, heavy items much easier and can handle up to 440 pounds. Its a great place for people to sit at little league sports activities or the beach while not performing its utilitarian duties. Three models are offered in the Outlander line, the ES, LS and XLS in ascending order of trim/price. All come standard with front-wheel drive and all have Active Skid and Traction Control, as well as air conditioning, six-speaker audio system with MP3, cruise control, keyless entry, power locks and windows and an engine immobilizer. LS models add Bluetooth pre-wiring; leather accents, roof rails and rear privacy glass along with other convenience features. XLS models add 18inch wheels, climate control, FAST Key entry system (more about that later), fog lights and steering wheel shifter paddles for the Sportronic transmission, along with an underfloor-stowable third row seat. The LS and XLS offer an optional electronically controlled 4-wheel drive system called All-Wheel Control (AWC). This system is selectable to allow 2-wheel front drive, 4-wheel drive automatically controlled mode or 4-wheel drive lock mode. This allows the driver to choose the best drive system for weather and load conditions while maximizing fuel economy. A lot of engineering has gone into the platform to make it both rigid and stable. Mitsubishi even makes the roof in ...
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