2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES
Mitsubishi Outlander Details
L4, 2.4L
AWD
Gasoline
105,597 Miles
3LP0541
JA4AZ3A38GZ036555
ES
Features & Options
- Coolant Temperature Warning Warnings And Reminders
- Low Oil Pressure Warnings And Reminders
- Lamp Failure Warnings And Reminders
- Fuse Infotainment
- Height Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
- Aluminum Alloy Wheels
- Bluetooth Auxiliary Audio Input
- Drive Mode Selector
- Rear Crumple Zones
- Front Crumple Zones
- Flat Third Row Seat Folding
- Front Emergency Locking Retractors
- IPod/iPhone Auxiliary Audio Input
- Trip Odometer
- Accessory Hook Storage
- 3-point Front Seatbelts
- 3-point Rear Seatbelts
- Auto Delay Off Headlights
- Rear Cupholders
- Door Pockets Storage
- Sunglasses Holder Storage
- Front Seatback Storage
- In Floor Storage
- Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Range Fuel Economy Display
- MPG Fuel Economy Display
- USB Auxiliary Audio Input
- Front Console With Armrest And Storage Center Console
- Maintenance-free Battery
- Chrome Accents Grille Color
- Body-color Rear Bumper Color
- 3-point Third Row Seatbelts
- With Washer Rear Wiper
- Air Filtration
- Rear Assist Handle
- Reclining Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
- Reclining Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Front Floor Mats
- Manual Folding Side Mirror Adjustments
- Gas Front Shock Type
- Gas Rear Shock Type
- Adjustable Front Headrests
- Rear Reading Lights
- Front Seatbelt Warning Sensor
- Power Side Mirror Adjustments
- Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
- Cargo Tie-down Anchors And Hooks Storage
- Adjustable Third Row Headrests
- Multi-function Display
- Rear Floor Mats
- Battery Saver
- Speed Sensitive Volume Control
- LED Taillights
- Rear Center With Cupholders Armrests
- Power Brakes
- Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
- Two 12V Power Outlet(s)
- Digital Odometer
- Rear Folding Armrests
- Body-color Door Handle Color
- Hill Holder Control
- Manual Day/night Rearview Mirror
- Body-color Mirror Color
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Low Fuel Level Warnings And Reminders
- Adjustable Rear Headrests
- Audio Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Metallic-tone Interior Accents
- Body-color Front Bumper Color
- Lockout Button Power Windows
- 4-wheel ABS
- Maintenance Due Warnings And Reminders
- Panic Alarm Multi-function Remote
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Entry Multi-function Remote
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Vehicle Immobilizer Anti-theft System
- LATCH System Child Seat Anchors
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Reclining Rear Seat Manual Adjustments
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Speed Sensitive Front Wipers
- Power Windows
- Power Steering
- Cruise Control
- Cargo Area Light
- Alarm Anti-theft System
- Tachometer Gauge
- Rear Window Defogger
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Front Side Curtain Airbags
- Braking Assist
- Dual Front Airbags
- Black Window Trim
- Front Assist Handle
- Clock
- Front Limited Slip Differential
- 60-40 Split Bench Rear Seat Type
- AM/FM Radio
- Leather Steering Wheel Trim
- Cloth Upholstery
- Lower Control Arms Front Suspension Type
- 6 Total Speakers
- Ventilated Disc Front Brake Type
- Bucket Front Seat Type
- Front Reading Lights
- Liftgate Rear Trunk/liftgate
- 50-50 Split Bench Third Row Seat Type
- Steel Spare Wheel Type
- Second Row Rear Vents
- Inside Spare Tire Mount Location
- 2 Front Headrests
- Split Rear Seat Folding
- Fixed Liftgate Window
- Hands Free Phone
- 140 Watts
- Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
- MP3 Playback In-Dash CD
- Bluetooth Wireless Data Link
- 4 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
- Coil Front Spring Type
- 6 Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
- 1 One-touch Windows
- Single Disc In-Dash CD
- 3 Rear Headrests
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Leather Shift Knob Trim
- Coil Rear Spring Type
- Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
- Driver Knee Airbags
- Mast Antenna Type
- Halogen Headlights
- Rear Side Curtain Airbags
- Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
- Intermittent Rear Wiper
- Multi-link Rear Suspension Type
- Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Front Side Airbags
- MacPherson Front Struts
- Independent Rear Suspension Classification
- 2 Third Row Headrests
- Carpet Floor Mat Material
- Third Row Cupholders
- Front Cupholders
- Independent Front Suspension Classification
- Disc Rear Brake Type
- On Demand 4WD Type
- Split Third Row Seat Folding
- Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
- Temporary Spare Tire Size
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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Review
So 7-passenger seating sounds like something you'd like but traditional 3-row pricing...that can be a turnoff. If you're shopping for an SUV on a budget the updated 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander brings a unique skill set without the sticker shock.This current generation Outlander has been around for 3 years now – the same time as my last test-drive of one. And though you can spec one with 2-wheel drive and a 4-cylinder engine, this range-topping GT with standard all-wheel drive is the only Mitsu powered by a V6. Its 3.0 liters of displacement makes it a size rarely seen among gas engines these days, paired with a 6-speed automatic programmed for optimal fuel economy that transmits the MIVEC’s 224 horsepower and 215 pound-feet of torque to all 4 wheels. Power dense it certainly is not, but the frugal Mitsu shopper will appreciate the 20mpg city/27mpg highway rating. Unfortunately, it’s penchant for premium unleaded has not changed.
Mitsu says there are over 100 improvements to this 2016 model, the most obvious of which can be observed in its new skin. Shedding its bizarre, appliance-like grille, the Outlander now sports the brand’s “Dynamic Shield” front design concept along with redesigned front fenders, LED running lights and headlamps, 18” wheels, updated rear fascia with LED taillights and power-folding side mirrors. I must say, the look is a winner, especially in this Rally Red paint.
Yes the transmission is still a little too eager to upshift; sometimes giving the engine an on/off persona when climbing grades, but the steering feel and the suspension movements over big road anomalies is more refined. The cabin is much quieter now and the ride quality is smoother than before helping offset the lesser nuanced deficiencies of the drive.
The Outlander is a tweener, meaning it’s bigger than the CR-V crowd but not as large as the Highlander types, giving it a unique position in the small SUV segment, most closely related to the Kia Sorento. The 3rd row is much more accommodating than I recalled, though getting to and from that spot requires some serous dexterity. The elevated 2nd row seats splitfold, slide and recline via a 3-step approach that no longer requires removing headrests to create a flat floor but the 3rd row seats still do – making you stow these ridiculous things in an underfloor cubby. Still, the layout is versatile if not a bit convoluted.
More soft touch points have been added, there’s a new steering wheel, improved seating surfaces and headliner and an updated navigation system. The Mitsubishi Multi Communication System as it is called doesn’t possess things like Siri Eyes free, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, but there is Sat and HD radio, weather forecasts, speed limits and a host of in-depth trim computer data. And the Eco theme is prevalent throughout with everything from growing leaves on a tree to depict efficiency-minded driving to Eco modes for both the transmission and the all-weather control system, as Mitsu refers to it. There are huge paddle shifters that engage Sport mode but you have to do the shifting…there’s no auto mode for that…and a button on the console toggles through various 4-wheel drive settings for the most appropriate setup. And this is an area where the Outlander has a leg up on the competition, with 8.5” of ground clearance it can confidently handle more than just the occasional dirt road. Plus, torque vectoring across the front axle aids in dry road handling which isn’t overtly sporty but certainly capable enough.
Here's the bottom line on the Outlander. If you're the type who always needs the latest device or who is particularly brand conscious then you're not going to end up here. Mitsu is the smallest of the small Japanese players in the U.S. market without much of an R&D budget and there's a lot of discount engineering going on here, some of which will have you shaking your head like only Mitsu can. But I have to admit, this GT model has served me and my family quite well this week with its attractive styling, quiet cabin, flexible design and decent gas mileage.
Attention to aesthetics and fine details are points not yet grasped by Mistu but for $35,240 fully loaded, the Outlander GT provides modern touches like Forward Collision Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning…inexplicably there’s still no side blind zone alert.
Soon to be joined by a plug-in hybrid variant, the Outlander is Mitsu’s rising star in a lineup filled with question marks, with sales up 80% so far this year. Bargain shoppers can rejoice.