- suv 137,063
- 4,999 high price
- Largo, FL
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- autoshopper.com
2003 mitsubishi outlander review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Hauls cargo like an suv, drives like a car. introductionthe 2003 mitsubishi outlander is an all-new sport-utility similar in size and character to the honda cr-v and toyota rav4. And it measures up well against those two. Built on a car platform, it's smooth and quiet, and feels rock steady at highway speeds. But it is neither tall nor tippy. Its compact size helps it negotiate the often-hostile asphalt jungle. All-wheel drive is an option when the pavement disappears beneath snow and ice or dissolves into a dusty, rocky trail. taut and toned, the mitsubishi styling is bolder, more aggressive than the honda, toyota, or subaru. The mitsubishi outlander is a good alternative to those vehicles and is priced aggressively against them. The outlander ranges from a suggested base price of $17,997 to a fully loaded suggested price of $23,390. lineupmitsubishi outlander is available in two models: ls and xls. Each is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Epa-estimated fuel mileage is 21/26 mpg city/highway for outlanders with two-wheel drive and 20/25 mpg with all-wheel drive. front airbags, three-point seatbelts for all five seating positions and child safety seat anchors are among the standard equipment. Options for the ls include a convenience package with a cargo cover, floor mats, keyless entry, and roof rails. There's also an appearance package with privacy glass and alloy wheels. xls adds a rear spoiler, premium cloth seat fabric, a 140-watt audio system with six speakers, white-face gauges and clock, see-through headrests, and alloy wheels. Options for the xls include a sun and sound package with an infinity audio system and sunroof and a luxury package with an auto-dimming mirror with compass and temperature readouts, heated outside mirrors and heated leather seats and side airbags. walkaroundthe all-new 2003 mitsubishi outlander presents a bolder appearance than the other sport-utilities in this class. Mitsubishi says styling is very important to its customers, so it wanted its entry-level suv to be distinguished from the toyota rav4, the honda cr-v, and the subaru forester. To achieve this look, designers created a wide nose section that splits the grille and flows back over the hood. Mitsubishi thinks this thick, dynamic pillar with the triple-diamond emblem in the middle demonstrates that the outlander's owner isn't about to be intimidated by those driving the other cute-utes. Its styling reminds us of the toyota matrix and pontiac vibe. this attitude is enhanced by the large, tinted headlight covers, and especially by the fog lamps mounted at the edges of the bumper on the xls model. Gray cladding on the bumpers and side sills adds to the aggressive appearance, and the 16-inch wheels (the same diameter as those on the rav4 and forester, but larger than those on the cr-v) lend substance to the outlander's stance. the outlander's styling doesn't turn many heads, but neither does it create a lot of excess noise going down the road. Mitsubishi's outlander presents a wind-cheating, wedgy profile that provides an 0. 43 coefficient of drag, making its sleeker than the cr-v, rav4, and forester. Yet its standard rear spoiler and especially its optional roof racks with tubular rails give it a substantial appearance. We found all controls easy to operate. getting in and out is easy. The outlander's h-point is 25. 79 inches, which means it is easy for nearly anyone to enter or exit the vehicle. Low-slung sports cars have low h-points, while tall suvs and 4x4 pickup trucks have high h-points. Once in, there's a good amount of headroom for taller drivers. the seats use high-density foam padding and the standard cloth is nice. Leather-covered seating is an option on the xls model, and the leather seats feel a little firmer; the package includes heated seats and side-impact airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger. The passenger seat and the back seat are comfortable and the vehicle feels confident, making it a good place to pass the miles. Both front seats feature seatbelt pretensioner and force-limiter technology, which can help reduce injuries in an accident. the instrument panel features an analog clock in the middle of a large, titanium-texture dashboard trim panel. The clock is easy to set and has a black face in the ls model and a white face in the xls version. Instrumentation includes a large speedometer and tachometer. The xls comes with light-face gauges, which we find much easier to read; besides, they match better with the titanium. Heating and air conditioning controls are plain and simple, easy to operate. A variety of storage pockets is available. Rubber retainer bands hold things securely in the lighted glove box. There's no compass, though. the rear seat is designed with additional lumbar support. There's no need to remove the headrests before folding the rear seats, which reveals an extended, though not perfectly flat, cargo area. There is 24. 4 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats, and 60. 3 cu. With the seats folded down. The rear seat has three headrests and three sets of shoulder belts. It also has a fold-down center armrest with two cup holders. a single rear liftgate makes getting into the cargo area easy. The cargo floor is about 30 inches off the ground to ease loading and unloading. A rear cargo cover is available for the outlander to hide valuables, and mitsubishi cleverly designed a place under the cargo floor to stash the cargo cover. Outlander's long wheelbase and carlike suspension work together to provide a comfortable ride. There is little road or wind noise. The primary sound that can be heard is wind noise from the large side mirrors, and we would not want to give up the nice, big mirrors. The mitsubishi isn't as smooth as the honda and some road vibration can be felt through the steering wheel. The mitsubishi feels more stable than the honda cr-v in crosswinds and at higher speeds. The outlander's 103. 3-inch wheelbase (the distance between front and rear tires) is longer than that of the honda cr-v, toyota rav4, and subaru forester. the outlander leans in corners, but handles well. This is an easy vehicle to drive. like many vehicles in this category, the outlander has disc brakes in front and drums in the rear. Anti-lock brakes (abs) are optional. It's easy to modulate the outlander's brakes to prevent wheel lockup, and it stops calmly and quickly in an emergency, as we learned.
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