Used Mitsubishi Outlander 4x4 2004 - 2007 review

What's the used Mitsubishi Outlander like?

On paper at least, the Mitsubishi Outlander sounds interesting: a 4x4 based on the same platform as the manufacturer's awesome Evo performance car. However, the real thing is a thorough disappointment. The standard automatic gearbox has just four ratios, so you need to work the engine very hard - and then it sounds coarse and strained.

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Overview

The Mitsubishi Outlander is one 4x4 that's best on the road - preferably a motorway

Pros

• The Outlander has plenty of equipment, plenty of room and commanding views out

Cons

• The big engine is costly to run and the auto gearbox isn't great

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The car's not even that great to drive. Its raised ride height and tall body mean it leans a lot in bends, the firm ride fidgets around town and the steering is too light. Decent refinement at speed is one of the few saving graces.

The cabin is less attractive than many rivals', but at least it's all well laid out and there's decent space inside. However, the small rear doors make getting in and out tricky, and loading larger bags into the boot is awkward because of the narrow opening.

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Which used Mitsubishi Outlander should I buy?

There's no choice of engine or transmission. Every Outlander comes with a 158bhp 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol and a four-speed automatic gearbox.

So, other than finding the colour you want, it's down to which of the three trim levels you fancy. All are well equipped, so there's no point in buying anything more expensive than the most basic Equippe model, which comes with alloy wheels, climate control, all-round electric windows and four airbags.

Choosing a Sport will cost you a few hundred pounds more, but adds an electric sunroof and cruise control to the list of standard equipment. Top-of-the-range Sport SE is another few hundred pounds more, but adds leather upholstery and wood trim in the cabin.

The only option you might look out for is metallic paint. This would have cost just under £300 on a new car, but should have no effect on a used car's price.

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