2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Reviews

Can't Get Enough!

Written by: exodeaux on 06/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Simply put, I am happier with this vehicle than any I have ever owned. I highly recommend the Outlander LS. Quick, agile, roomy, and head turning. This baby is beautiful and sporty. I've shown it to three of my friends so far, and all three are headed to the dealer tomorrow to get one. I simply cannot say enough about this beautiful piece of engineering. So much for such a great price!! I have to keep going out to the parking lot just to make sure it's still there and I have to pinch myself when I remember it belongs to me. You will NOT be disappointed in this gorgeous, powerful, fun SUV. Get one today. It will honestly be the best purchase of your life.

Favorite Features

Great pickup on the gas pedal, very smooth and well engineered transmission, excellent sight lines, and better styling than an HHR or PT Cruiser. Combine that with the 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and you have one awesome little package for very little money.

Suggested Improvements

Mitsubishi engineers seem to have delivered on everything on this one. Enough said.

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Great Vehicle

Written by: sunshyndrmr on 06/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

What a fantastic car! I had seen the Outlander but thought it was out of my price range and moved on. After test driving the Scion Xb which I originally planned to buy, I was less impressed than I thought I would be. I wanted something or more quality not just fun. This is both! I got lucky, they had 2 '07's on the lot that they were trying to get rid of, and I ended up with more options that I could've ever afforded

Favorite Features

Everything! I've never had a car with many options, but I love knowing how many miles till empty, sunroof, radio (got the higher stereo system) and DVD player is nice, wouldn't have upgraded but it was already in this car.

Suggested Improvements

I can't think of any, but I've only had it for a few days. I just think it's great so far!

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Great car

Written by: dipesh roka on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have xls 07 outlander and am very satisfied with this truck. I used to have used car. Every time I had to go long drive I would worry about that car. Now I have this car and have no fear to long drives. I been many places using this outlander, it's great car in my opinion this SUV is much more better than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV.

Favorite Features

Third row seat, bluetooth, stylist body, gear shift manual by the steering wheel, cup holder and roomy

Suggested Improvements

At front view looks radiator fins clearly from in front so bumper and grill should be improve

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Stay Away - Major Paint Defect.

Written by: nathanas85 on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I researched for a mid-size SUV and upon my reviews test drove the Outlander, Nissan xterra, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Honda Pilot. I found after test driving the Outlander test drove more like a smooth sports car. I fell in love with the diamond black exterior paint and the spacey interior. Overall a great vehicle to drive, per performance wise. After one winter the paint chips near the rear panel on both sides of the vehicle. I have read other Outlander owners with the same problem, a paint defect, after I purchased the vehicle. I contacted Mitsubishi about the problem and just like other customers with the same problem, Mitsubuishi doesn't honor their warranty on the paint defect.

Favorite Features

Good driving performance, gas efficiency, dual exhaust, V6 engine, space, and tailgate.

Suggested Improvements

Improvement on the paint defect that one winter made the exterior look awful, and I can't afford another paint job. Mitsubishi doesn't honor the customer or their warranty. Hence, I have a vehicle with a mangled exterior and can't dish out the $1,600 paint job I need. I should have chosen a Toyota.

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Outlander paint problems

Written by: brad on 05/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought 07 Outie as alternative to Rav4. Liked a lot about the Outie - value, exterior and interior styling, instrumentation, sliding rear seats, tailgate and fun to drive temperament. Not bland. Thirsty in the city, unable to get mileage #'s anywhere near what Mitsu quotes, however very happy with highway economy. Paint chipping is something terrible. I have driven vehicles for half a year before first chip, this car had significant paint erosion after a couple of weeks city winter driving pavement. Rocker panels and rear wheel flares need to have some rock guard and durability agent put into the paint. Took vehicle to Mitsu dealer after two weeks ownership and 100's of chips to no avail

Favorite Features

Very versatile vehicle, fun to drive, great looks, awesome sound system, good highway economy.

Suggested Improvements

Terrible paint - worst I've ever seen for durability. Not just rocker panels and wheel flares (in the road "spray" zone), but everywhere (sides, hood, door edges) affected. Seems every piece of grit that touches it knocks a paint chip out. Mine is also red, other colors I've seen don't seem as bad.

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Love It!!!

Written by: Rachel on 05/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Never had a Mitsubishi before, wanted a CR-V, but after I drove the Outlander, the CR-V looked terrible. So much fun to drive, very cool outside look. Love it! I got hit by an 18-wheeler, and the Outlander took it like a champ! The side-curtain airbags saved my life! Very safe. Might buy another one!

Favorite Features

Multi-function display. Calculated the MPGs automatically, says how many miles until empty. Love the red display!

Suggested Improvements

I got the base model, and wish I had upgraded. Would be nice to have the roof rails on all models, they really make the look. Kind of loud. I had alot of wind noise on the driver's side. overall, Awesome car!

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Great Car, Great Price, Fun Extras

Written by: dugger48 on 05/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I was researching mid-sized SUV' and Crossovers for approx. 2 years before I discovered the Outlander. All the other cars that I researched fell short of what I was looking for. The Outlander met almost all my expectations. Appearance & design: nicely designed interior and sporty exterior. Performance and good gas mileage: 220 hp + 6spd auto tranny. Price: $25k w/options. Drivability: ride quality (suspension, road noise, handling), interior comfort, visibility, and interior space. The Outlander also offers a lot of neat std. and optional equipment (see Fav. Features). I highly recommend you consider the Outlander when researching/test driving similar vehicles, you’ll probably buy it

Favorite Features

Sun & Sound pkg = sunroof, stereo upgrade (it's awesome), & flat screen monitor w/DVD, Aud./vid. port (ipod/video games). Split liftgate door. 6spd tranny. Steering wheel stereo controls. Sirius Sat. radio. Pwr outlets. Long warranty. Bluetooth. Even has odor eliminating ceiling liner!

Suggested Improvements

I think Mitsu could have squeezed some more HP into the engine. However, the Outlanders 6spd tranny makes up for it with smooth shifting & acceleration.

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You won't find better small SUV for price

Written by: Found a best buy on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

With over 22,000 miles, it is flawless. I test drove everything from BMW X3 to Rav & nothing in this class will match the Outlander in all categories. I traveled routinely through the worst winter conditions imaginable & this vehicle is an awesome snow machine, even with the wide/street Goodyears. The exterior design is perfect & it stands far above the rest in looks. There are some minor quirks such as the torque steer which is easily fixed by putting in AWD or adjusting your starts. The Goodyears wore fast & need replacing soon. Anyone in winter conditions will experience lower "sandblasting" problems to the paint (apply addit clear protection & no problems or wait till 2008-fixed.

Favorite Features

Powerful V6, good handling feels more like a sporty car than an SUV,fuel mileage, exterior/interior design, rear liftgate, drive options FWD demand AWD or full time AWD, price,roof rack, wheel size - just a fun ride!

Suggested Improvements

Sandblasting to lower rear doors. paint chips easily from road rocks.

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Another Satisfied Owner

Written by: rhuang on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is my first purchase of a new car. I owned several used car and been to leasing for few years. I've been shopping around since Dec 2007. I read many reviews and done a lot of research before test driving the CR-V, RAV4, Element, RDX, and the Outlander. After test drove the outlander, I have a second opinion about Mitsu. It turns out that the Outlander has the best value, best warranty, and best incentives in its class. I pull my trigger on March and have been satisfied after driving 1200 miles. The car looks sporty and has many functions I like. I love my ride.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, Hard drive GPS, foldable third row seat, sport shiffter, fast key, 100% built in Japan

Suggested Improvements

A little stiff on the road, too much interior plastic (fixed on 08), not much accessories choose from factory

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Suv

Written by: GREAT SUV on 04/01/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Went in to actually buy a kia sportage and test drove the 2007 outlander 4 door 4wd and loved it, best decision I could of made. Reliable, fun to drive, lots of space and the back opens up from the top and the tail gate comes down, great stereo system, the only thing I can say is the gas is not as good as the paper said on the window. It gets about 22-23 miles to the gallon not 25-30 like it says. Comfortable when you have others with you and just a all around great vehicle. I do not see many of these on the road but I bet they catch on this year!

Favorite Features

All of it, lots of little things, Gas feature lets you know how far till you run out of gas, it has bluetooth and the stereo buttons are on the steering wheel so your not messing around with the radio while driving,great feature!!

Suggested Improvements

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