The Outlander is different from other crossovers on several counts. From a styling perspective, it’s impossible to forget the enormous front grille. On the utility score, Outlander provides a compact third row seat (with two headrests) that is otherwise concealed as a flat floor surface in the cargo bay. On the power front, the ES and SE trims provide a 4-cylinder engine while the GT trim amps it up with a V6 powerplant. On the eco-friendly scale, the crossover is certified as a Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) in all 50 states. Outlander also kicks up the clever factor with a flap-folding tailgate. (Open the overhead liftgate, then slide a lever to transform the 9-inch tall bottom gate into a flat, extended cargo bay.)
The Outlander GT’s V6 engine produces 230 horsepower at 6250 rpm and 215 pounds-feet of torque at 3750 rpm, and it mates to a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering column- mounted paddle shifters The 105.1-inch wheelbase vehicle provides a choice of front wheel drive or full-time all wheel control. The Outlander GT features various technologies, including Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) that enables three dynamic settings (Tarmac/Snow/Lock). Driver interface point is via a large-sized dial located on the center floor console. The four-door Mitsubishi Outlander GT with S-AWC carries a MSRP of $27,895 and has estimated mpg of 19 city/25 highway.