MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS 2.4 litre automatic
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Constant AWD offers improved safety Good interior space and versatility Leisurely performance off the mark Distinctive frontal styling may not appeal Not available with a manual transmission ...
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS 2.4 litre automatic Call Technical Advice on 1300 655 443 for additional information on this vehicle, and for other automotive advice. Report by NRMA Consulting, a business unit of National Roads and Motorists Association Limited. Call NRMA Consulting on 1300 657 087, or visit www.nrmaconsulting.com . LIKES DISLIKES Comfortable and sure footed ride Constant AWD offers improved safety Good interior space and versatility Leisurely performance off the mark Distinctive frontal styling may not appeal Not available with a manual transmission The compact all wheel drive (AWD) market has enjoyed particularly healthy sales in recent times with a number of new and very good offerings competing for a share of sales. One of the latest releases is an all-new wagon called the Outlander, that Mitsubishi intends to market as an adventure picnicker. While it is set to replace the iO, which is currently in runout mode, the Outlander is a larger vehicle that provides significantly more interior space. Outlander was first launched in Japan in mid 2001 and is all-new to the Australian market for 2003. At first glance the front of the Outlander is not its most aesthetically pleasing attribute, although it is distinctive. The frontal styling is set to become a familiar sight, as a characteristic of other Mitsubishi family vehicles. From all other angles, the Outlander is pleasantly styled with quite a modern look. The Outlander is a constant AWD wagon that uses a viscous coupling unit to distribute drive to all four wheels. Under normal driving conditions torque is split evenly front to rear, but when the system detects slip at any of the wheels, the centre differential automatically regulates the torque split. While the Outlander is new, the fuel injected 2.4 litre single overhead camshaft four cylinder engine that powers it is carried over from Mitsubishis Nimbus. The engine develops a peak output of 100 kW at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque figure of 205 Nm at 2500 rpm. Outlander comes with only one transmission, Mitsubishis INVECS II four speed automatic. It is one of the current crop of smart transmissions and features a Sports Mode tiptronic style shift gate that gives the driver the option of overriding the automatic by manually shifting up and down through the gears. Interestingly, the shift lever protrudes from the bottom of the centre dash panel (rather than the floor) where it is within easy reach and allows access from the driver to the front passenger seat. Currently, there are two variants of the Outlander available, the entry-level LS and the up-market XLS. Pricing for these models starts at $31,990 for the LS, while the XLS retails for $37,490. Dealer charges and onroad costs are additional to the retail prices. Both model Outlanders share quite a good level of standard comfort and safety equipment that compares well with other vehicles in the soft-roader class. Some of the standard inclusions in the base LS include power ...
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