any one own a Mitsubishi outlander? I am thinking of trading my santafe for one.It is smaller than the santafe and has a four instead of a six but there is just my wife and I kids grown up.how smooth is the ride santafe nice and smooth on the highway.but a gas hog.thanks for any response.
mitsubishi outlander?
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I have two 2014 Sports.
As we all know the new Outlander was revised but I was going to buy one before I bought the Sports but the old model was just too stiff and really didn't have more room in the passenger area I required. The extra room was behind the rear seat.
I can say I bought one for my elderly mother and she loves it and I use mine as a grocery getter to avoid using the more expensive cars. Maintenance if you can't do it is inexpensive. Higher end models have nicer materials. The advantage of these is a top reliability rating and even tough the materials were as good as my 2013 Honda Accord they are not class leading. But fine for all but "car bigots"
As we all know the new Outlander was revised but I was going to buy one before I bought the Sports but the old model was just too stiff and really didn't have more room in the passenger area I required. The extra room was behind the rear seat.
I can say I bought one for my elderly mother and she loves it and I use mine as a grocery getter to avoid using the more expensive cars. Maintenance if you can't do it is inexpensive. Higher end models have nicer materials. The advantage of these is a top reliability rating and even tough the materials were as good as my 2013 Honda Accord they are not class leading. But fine for all but "car bigots"
I like the Outlander for an odd but solid reason:
"The Mitsubishi Outlander benefits from clever engineering including an all-aluminum roof that not only helps to improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency by reducing excess weight but also lowers the vehicle's center of gravity for improved handling and stability;"
http://mmna.wieck.com/releases/b2215ac3-dbf3-46e0-a770-d4a379c52773
That was there in the 2012 version, don't know if they still have that in subsequent model years. Not many vehicles do that, very clever.
"The Mitsubishi Outlander benefits from clever engineering including an all-aluminum roof that not only helps to improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency by reducing excess weight but also lowers the vehicle's center of gravity for improved handling and stability;"
http://mmna.wieck.com/releases/b2215ac3-dbf3-46e0-a770-d4a379c52773
That was there in the 2012 version, don't know if they still have that in subsequent model years. Not many vehicles do that, very clever.
The security company at the local mall uses them. They used to have Toyota Tacomas but not anymore.
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I love Mitsubishi cars. I wish they still made the 3000GT.
I work for a Mitsubishi/Hyundai dealer...
No contest the Mitsu is the better of the two, in all regards except inside room.
Everybody here pretends to be busy whenever a santa fe rolls up (or gets ferried in). The mitubishis are always fine.
Rodents seem to like the tubing for the window washer though, but that's still better than the sensor cabling they like on the hyundais...
No contest the Mitsu is the better of the two, in all regards except inside room.
Everybody here pretends to be busy whenever a santa fe rolls up (or gets ferried in). The mitubishis are always fine.
Rodents seem to like the tubing for the window washer though, but that's still better than the sensor cabling they like on the hyundais...
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JTK
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The whole current Mitsubishi lineup looks really nice IMO. Dealership network is a bit light though. There's currently 2 in the Buffalo area.
Had a '08 not too long ago, and I was quite happy with it. Relatively easy to work on, fun to drive and was pretty well built. Not much torque with the 2.0L mine had, but that was really my only complaint. Handled very well for a crossover, didn't feel top heavy and the brakes were excellent.
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Very poor dealer network, trouble staying viable in the US mkt. I've owned a couple Mitsubishi and they were fantastic (Evolution8 / Ralliart Sportback Turbo), but the company's current situation would make me think twice about getting one. We do LOVE our Santa Fe Sport 2.0T though, and wouldn't consider any current Outlander as a replacement although i love the new look. We enjoy the Hyundai's turbo'd engine too much.
We got a new Outlander in August, traded a 2010 Mazda CX9, which was a terrific vehicle, but way bigger than we really needed, and terrible on fuel.
The Outlander is obviously much smaller than the Mazda, but it fits our family easily. We have 4 kids, aged 9 and under, and the third row seating is fine for them, but an adult wouldn't fit. There isn't a huge amount of luggage space with the third row deployed. The middle row is fine for adults, I'm 6ft and can sit comfortably in there even with the front seats slid all the way back. Headroom is a little tight though due to the sunroof.
General ride and handling is fine, though not as composed over bumps as the Mazda. It's definitely not as stable at highway speeds either, but that's largely due to it being a much lighter vehicle. I don't know how it compares to a Santa Fe as I've not driven one.
I can't really speak about the drivetrain, as mine is a diesel, which I assume isn't available in the US. As an aside, the diesel uses a conventional 6sp automatic rather than a CVT. Out of interest, so far economy is sitting around 8l/100km in day to day driving, as against the 15l/100km the Mazda achieved... Don't know what that converts to as US MPG.
Build quality is good. Paint and panel fit is flawless. The leather used on the seats isn't as nice as the Mazda, but feels like it'll be very durable. Service intervals are every 12 months or 15,000km.
Ours is the top spec AWD version, has LED headlights, Forward Collision Mitigation, radar cruise control, heated seats, electric tailgate, etc., and so far nothing has gone wrong. I'd score it a solid 7.5/10 as a family car.
The Outlander is obviously much smaller than the Mazda, but it fits our family easily. We have 4 kids, aged 9 and under, and the third row seating is fine for them, but an adult wouldn't fit. There isn't a huge amount of luggage space with the third row deployed. The middle row is fine for adults, I'm 6ft and can sit comfortably in there even with the front seats slid all the way back. Headroom is a little tight though due to the sunroof.
General ride and handling is fine, though not as composed over bumps as the Mazda. It's definitely not as stable at highway speeds either, but that's largely due to it being a much lighter vehicle. I don't know how it compares to a Santa Fe as I've not driven one.
I can't really speak about the drivetrain, as mine is a diesel, which I assume isn't available in the US. As an aside, the diesel uses a conventional 6sp automatic rather than a CVT. Out of interest, so far economy is sitting around 8l/100km in day to day driving, as against the 15l/100km the Mazda achieved... Don't know what that converts to as US MPG.
Build quality is good. Paint and panel fit is flawless. The leather used on the seats isn't as nice as the Mazda, but feels like it'll be very durable. Service intervals are every 12 months or 15,000km.
Ours is the top spec AWD version, has LED headlights, Forward Collision Mitigation, radar cruise control, heated seats, electric tailgate, etc., and so far nothing has gone wrong. I'd score it a solid 7.5/10 as a family car.
Originally Posted By: wemay
Very poor dealer network, trouble staying viable in the US mkt. I've owned a couple Mitsubishi and they were fantastic (Evolution8 / Ralliart Sportback Turbo), but the company's current situation would make me think twice about getting one.
IMO......and this is only a guess.., Mitsubishi will not be around for to much longer....and go the way of other low volume manufactures who have hit the dust and got out of the US market.
As a better option, I would look at other companies (Toyota or Honda) that have the same style vehicles, and have an excellent record record of good engines and excellent reliability.
Very poor dealer network, trouble staying viable in the US mkt. I've owned a couple Mitsubishi and they were fantastic (Evolution8 / Ralliart Sportback Turbo), but the company's current situation would make me think twice about getting one.
IMO......and this is only a guess.., Mitsubishi will not be around for to much longer....and go the way of other low volume manufactures who have hit the dust and got out of the US market.
As a better option, I would look at other companies (Toyota or Honda) that have the same style vehicles, and have an excellent record record of good engines and excellent reliability.
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
Originally Posted By: wemay
Very poor dealer network, trouble staying viable in the US mkt. I've owned a couple Mitsubishi and they were fantastic (Evolution8 / Ralliart Sportback Turbo), but the company's current situation would make me think twice about getting one.
IMO......and this is only a guess.., Mitsubishi will not be around for to much longer....and go the way of other low volume manufactures who have hit the dust and got out of the US market.
Yes, this would certainly be consideration for me if I were in the US, wouldn't want to end up with an orphan brand...hard to believe Mitsubishi has such a small presence there. In Australia, they sit 6th overall this year for car sales, ahead of Nissan, VW, Subaru...not to mention Honda, who aren't even in the top 20!
Originally Posted By: wemay
Very poor dealer network, trouble staying viable in the US mkt. I've owned a couple Mitsubishi and they were fantastic (Evolution8 / Ralliart Sportback Turbo), but the company's current situation would make me think twice about getting one.
IMO......and this is only a guess.., Mitsubishi will not be around for to much longer....and go the way of other low volume manufactures who have hit the dust and got out of the US market.
Yes, this would certainly be consideration for me if I were in the US, wouldn't want to end up with an orphan brand...hard to believe Mitsubishi has such a small presence there. In Australia, they sit 6th overall this year for car sales, ahead of Nissan, VW, Subaru...not to mention Honda, who aren't even in the top 20!
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I would definitely consider the diesel if sold here and i were convinced they would in the US. The 2016 Outlander has very sharp looks.
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I just looked up what the 2016 Outlander is going for and was surprised. $22,500 is a great deal, and one i wouldn't pass up.
http://www.kendallmitsubishi.com/new/Mit...8ac221ad327.htm
http://www.kendallmitsubishi.com/new/Mit...8ac221ad327.htm
Mitsu won't be leaving.
They are just restructuring IMHO.
I'm going to look at an Outlander this week.
The Sports are selling so fast that they are making money.
I have Erie Insurance and 10 years ago they told me not to buy Mitsu's because the Insurance is high because of the sparse dealer network.
OK- they should know.
I still have Erie Today and the "14" Mitsu Sport cost less to insure then my "13" Honda Accord Sport and the Mitsu sticker was $6K more.
Of course I have three dealerships in my area.
We all do oil changes here but the dealership is $25 for conventional change and $35 for synthetic. Or 5 Conventional changes for $79!!!!!
Cabin filters are $5.49 on Amazon........
Cheap too keep!
They are just restructuring IMHO.
I'm going to look at an Outlander this week.
The Sports are selling so fast that they are making money.
I have Erie Insurance and 10 years ago they told me not to buy Mitsu's because the Insurance is high because of the sparse dealer network.
OK- they should know.
I still have Erie Today and the "14" Mitsu Sport cost less to insure then my "13" Honda Accord Sport and the Mitsu sticker was $6K more.
Of course I have three dealerships in my area.
We all do oil changes here but the dealership is $25 for conventional change and $35 for synthetic. Or 5 Conventional changes for $79!!!!!
Cabin filters are $5.49 on Amazon........
Cheap too keep!
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2.0L or 2.4L engine?
Current engine options are either 2.4 or 3.0.
2.0L or 2.4L engine?
Current engine options are either 2.4 or 3.0.
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Originally Posted By: wemay
I just looked up what the 2016 Outlander is going for and was surprised. $22,500 is a great deal, and one i wouldn't pass up.
http://www.kendallmitsubishi.com/new/Mit...8ac221ad327.htm
You can get a brand new Toyota RAV4 for $21,500
I just looked up what the 2016 Outlander is going for and was surprised. $22,500 is a great deal, and one i wouldn't pass up.
http://www.kendallmitsubishi.com/new/Mit...8ac221ad327.htm
You can get a brand new Toyota RAV4 for $21,500
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