2010 Mitsubishi Outlander - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 mitsubishi outlander Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Note that the "Lock" part of the setting is a bit misleading, as that term typically indicates a fixed 50/50 split between the front and rear wheels. The GT's all-wheel-drive system features an improved front differential and allows the driver to use a "Tarmac, Snow or Lock" selector knob to switch among modes, thus allowing for optimized traction on different road surfaces. EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2WD 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander are 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined with the four-cylinder engine, and 19/25/21 mpg with the V6. The AWD four-cylinder gets 21/25/22 mpg... |
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...SE and XLS models achieve seven-person capacity with an optional two-person third-row seat that can fold into the floor. All models have new seat fabrics, dashboard and door trim, and restyled information displays. Air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks and mirrors; keyless entry; and a six-speaker CD stereo standard Automatic climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth available Optional 40GB hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic info Optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system Optional Luxury Package includes first- and second-row... |
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander OverviewSource: CarGurus...a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, magnesium paddle shifters, and Bluetooth pre-wiring for hands-free communications. Heated outside mirrors are also standard with AWD ES and SE trims. The 2010 Outlander XLS features standard seven-passenger seating with a folding third-row bench seat, 18-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels, installed Bluetooth communications technology, including a hands-free phone, keyless entry and ignition, and a 6-CD changer. The GT trim, meanwhile, adds a power sunroof, automatic climate control, and a 710-watt... |
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander — ReviewSource: MSN Autos...Like Ford's Sync, it allows you to pick your audio poison just by saying a song title or artist out loud. Very clever and very cool.On the RoadWe'd love to be able to tell you exactly what the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is like to drive on a day-to-day basis, but unfortunately we can't. That is, unless you live north of the Arctic Circle. Mitsubishi had us out to a frozen road used for rally racing to show off the CUV's remarkable all-wheel-drive system, and while we can say without hesitation that this thing has the mechanical chops to take on the very worst that Mother Nature can throw your... |
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...That third row is interesting. It's my least favorite thing about the Outlander. While I love having a fold-flat third row that creates extra seating when I need it, the overly complicated process to lift it up and put it away made me never want to use it. Ever. There is a six-step diagram in the cargo area that shows how to use the seat. It should never take six steps to fold and use a seat. Even with the illustration, using the third row is just plain difficult. Additionally, it's not comfortable at all. Giant, flat head restraints fold upward, and the seat itself has almost no cushioning... |
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...As such, S-AWC balances the Outlander's weight shifts, allowing greater acceleration in turning corners and reducing the chances of slipping and toppling. S-AWC works well. But it can't and won't override the laws of physics. A slippery, icy road is a slippery, icy road. A strong wind is a strong wind. The two together will upset any vehicle, regardless of size, technology, engineering or build quality. The Outlander XLS got pushed around -- badly. Its rear end swung out of sync several times, once strongly aided by the wind, which moved it rightward over an icy patch of I-87 toward the... |
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It took me a little while to find an agreeable driving position in the manually adjustable front bucket seats (a power driver's seat is optional), but once I did they proved comfortable even on longer drives; I spent six hours on the highway in the Outlander over the course of a day, and I walked away not feeling any worse for wear. The seats in my SE model were finished in mesh fabric and had leather accents. The Outlander's second-row bench seat is impressively roomy for adults — it's one of the best in the class, rivaling the likes of the Equinox. I had plenty of room to sit back there... |
Mitsubishi Outlander Related News
Mitsubishi puts a Lancer face on the new Outlander GT Prototype
When the Mitsubishi Lancer's new design first appeared, sporting its huge trapezoidal grille area, the reactions were mixed. Now after about a year to grow accustomed to it... April 9, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 2
Mitsubishi planning to reveal facelifted Outlander at New York Auto Show
The centerpiece of Mitsubishi’s stand at next week's New York Auto Show will be the Outlander GT Prototype, a preview of the facelifted model due to go on sale later in... April 3, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 2
Mitsubishi looking to end Galant production in U.S., replace with Lancer and Outlander
Mitsubishi introduced its facelifted Galant sedan earlier this year but the mid-cycle update has failed to encourage sales, with the Normal plant in Illinois responsible for... November 3, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 2
Why should I also consider these?
The most direct rival to the 2010 Outlander is likely the Toyota RAV4 Sport, which, like the Outlander, can be equipped with a small third-row seat.
The RAV4 is much more refined and agreeable with the base four-cylinder engine, while its optional V-8 is even more powerful.
The Forester is another top rival; in this case, too, the standard four in the Outlander doesn’t seem nearly as strong as the standard flat-four in the Subaru, even though their power figures are close.
The Mazda CX-7 seats only five, but it's perceived as a more complete performance package, with very comfortable seating, sporty suspension tuning, and a rorty turbocharged engine; for 2010 there's also a new base version, with a still-adequate 2.5-liter four, that costs a bit less.
The Forester and CR-V remain the best for those who are safety-minded; they're both IIHS Top Safety Picks.
For those who don't need a third row but want a roomy, comfortable interior, the Honda CR-V is probably the best pick, though it's not nearly as engaging to drive.
