2009 Mitsubishi Outlander - Styling Review

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Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com reveal that the styling of the 2009 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.

Motor Trend proclaims it “handsome, decidedly dashing next to its predecessor” and “has an air that's all SUV.” Edmunds simply states it has a “stylish, distinctive-looking exterior.” 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."

According to Edmunds, the "2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in three trim levels: ES, SE and XLS," though the external differences are minimal, as the ES "comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels," and the SE and XLS both offer standard "18-inch alloy wheels."

The interior of the Mitsubishi 2009 Outlander is redesigned, along with the rest of the vehicle, for the 2007 model year, and is unchanged entering 2009.

Not all impressions are positive about the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, as reviewers at ConsumerGuide say that "the smallish digital display in the center of the gauge cluster can wash out at times" and 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." Reviewers generally approve of the interior design, with Motor Trend calling it "contemporary" and Edmunds adding "the Outlander's interior is attractive looking."