'07 Mitsubishi Outlander

One look at the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reveals why Mitsubishi has placed much of its hopes on it alongside the Evo X. The elegant design of the vehicle looks just right to attract customers in a market where the focus is rapidly shifting towards SUVs as potential success stories.

The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has a new upgraded powertrain with a V6 engine providing 220 horsepower. This engine, having a capacity of 3.0 liters, has a maximum torque of 204 lb-ft. A new automatic transmission system with six speed options is provided along with this engine. Aluminum components reduce the overall weight of the vehicle despite so many upgrades.

Enhancements are at the optimal level when one observes the interior of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The elegance of the outside continues inside the as well. The navigation system of the Outlander is based on a hard drive instead of a DVD.

'06 Mitsubishi Outlander

The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander happens to be another of Mitsubishi’s SUVs that are designated as “car-based”. The vehicle is probably the smallest in the line of SUVs that Mitsubishi offers. However, the car-based platform of the vehicle ultimately results in improved handling and enhanced levels of comfort for passengers.

The 2006 Outlander has a powerful Inline-4 engine capable of generating 160 horsepower from under the hood of the base model. The transmission mode available in all the trim levels is an automatic four-speed one, while a manual five-speed transmission is also available. All-wheel drive models are available along with front-wheel drive models.

Some aspects about the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander that are worth mentioning include the multiple airbags for safety and the ABS for stability. The comfort of the passengers is improved with the implementation of air-conditioning systems as a standard feature. An integrated MP3 player provides just the kind of entertainment one might need during long journeys.

'05 Mitsubishi Outlander

Expectations can be high when a vehicle is based on a powerful predecessor like the Lancer as its primary platform, and the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander meets most of those expectations well. The Outlander is among Mitsubishi’s most affordable sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) available in the automobile market, and the 2005 model year gets quite a few additions.

The primary powertrain of the Mitsubishi Outlander is the Inline-4 engine providing 160 horsepower in the base model. The 2005 make introduces a new manual transmission system with five speed options in the LS trim level, available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive models.

The braking system is upgraded in the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander with the introduction of disk brakes in place of the earlier used drum brakes. An anti-lock braking system is an option that is available for some of the models. From standard multiple airbags to the optional leather upholstery, this SUV looks set to contend in the highly competitive market.