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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

August 20, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

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Sporty styling with useful rear tailgate/liftgate design
Edmunds

Smallish digital display in the center of the gauge cluster can wash out at times
ConsumerGuide

Mitsubishi certainly got it right with the vehicle's styling
Car and Driver

Although styling is highly subjective, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com reveal that the styling of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is a hit with the automotive press. The interior styling also scores well, but doesn't receive quite the same praise as the sheetmetal on the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Car and Driver declares that "Mitsubishi certainly got it right with the vehicle's styling." Cars.com reviewers describe the major exterior styling elements on the Mitsubishi Outlander as "wraparound headlights" that "flank a trapezoidal grille," along with "a gaping intake below the front bumper" and a roofline that "terminates at angular D-pillars." Motor Trend proclaims it’s “handsome, decidedly dashing next to its predecessor” and says the new Outlander “has an air that's all SUV.” Edmunds simply states it has a “stylish, distinctive-looking exterior.”

Edmunds also notes that the "2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in four trim levels: ES, LS, SE and XLS," though the external differences are minimal, as the ES "comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels," while the LS upgrades to "16-inch alloy wheels" and the SE and XLS both offer standard "18-inch alloy wheels."

The interior of the Mitsubishi 2008 Outlander was redesigned, along with the rest of the vehicle, for the 2007 model year, and it is unchanged entering 2008. Reviewers generally approve of the interior design, with Motor Trend calling it "contemporary" and Edmunds adding "the Outlander's interior is attractive looking." Not all impressions are positive, however, as reviewers at ConsumerGuide feel that "the smallish digital display in the center of the gauge cluster can wash out at times," and they lament "the climate controls are mounted too low for easy access while driving." Other than those few gripes, the Mitsubishi Outlander wins praise for a gauge cluster that Cars.com notes "is reminiscent of motorcycles."

Conclusion

The handsome, flowing exterior of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander conceals a well-styled, though not entirely problem-free, interior.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Sporty styling with useful rear tailgate/liftgate designEdmundsSmallish digital display in the center of the gauge cluster can wash out at timesConsumerGuideMitsubishi certainly got it right with the vehicle's stylingCar and Driver Although styling is highly subjective, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com reveal that the styling of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is a hit with the automotive press. The interior styling also scores well, but doesn't receive quite the same praise as the sheetmetal on the Mitsubishi Outlander. Car and Driver declares that "Mitsubishi certainly got it right with the vehicle's styling." Cars.com reviewers describe the major exterior styling elements on the Mitsubishi Outlander as "wraparound headlights" that "flank a trapezoidal grille," along with "a gaping intake below the front bumper" and a roofline that "terminates at angular D-pillars." Motor Trend proclaims it’s “handsome, decidedly dashing next to its predecessor” and says the new Outlander “has an air that's all SUV.” Edmunds simply states it has a “stylish, distinctive-looking exterior.” Edmunds also notes that the "2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in four trim levels: ES, LS, SE and XLS," though the external differences are minimal, as the ES "comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels," while the LS upgrades to "16-inch alloy wheels" and the SE and XLS both offer standard "18-inch alloy wheels." The interior of the Mitsubishi 2008 Outlander was redesigned, along with the rest of the vehicle, for the 2007 model year, and it is unchanged entering 2008. Reviewers generally approve of the interior design, with Motor Trend calling it "contemporary" and Edmunds adding "the Outlander's interior is attractive looking." Not all impressions are positive, however, as reviewers at ConsumerGuide feel that "the smallish digital display in the center of the gauge cluster can wash out at times," and they lament "the climate controls are mounted too low for easy access while driving." Other than those few gripes, the Mitsubishi Outlander wins praise for a gauge cluster that Cars.com notes "is reminiscent of motorcycles." ConclusionThe handsome, flowing exterior of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander conceals a well-styled, though not entirely problem-free, interior.  2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Sporty styling with useful rear tailgate/liftgate design" ConsumerGuide: "Smallish digital display in the center of the gauge cluster can wash out at times" Car and Driver: " Mitsubishi certainly got it right with the ...

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Like the Toyota RAV4, the Outlander offers a small third-row seat that will probably go unused most of the time but is nice to have; and like the Honda CR-V, its interior is very spacious. But the Outlander has more spirited performance and sportier handling than the Toyota and Honda, though the ride is firmer and less comfortable on some surfaces. Compared with the Subaru Forester, which also feels sporty, the driver's seat appears lower to the ground in the Forester, and the Subaru's four-cylinder engine certainly comes across as stronger than the standard four in the Outlander, but the Outlander has it beat with its V-6. For a few thousand dollars more, the Mazda CX-7 has seating for only five, but it's perceived as a more complete performance package, with very comfortable seating, sporty suspension tuning, and a rorty turbocharged engine. The Forester and CR-V remain the best for those who are safety-minded; they're both IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2008.

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