Reviews of the New Mitsubishi Outlander

OUTLANDER REVIEWS
Cars.com (11/11/2015)
"At highway speeds, the six-speed automatic transmission provided better response than others in the class because it didn’t have to kick down two or three gears, as do many eight- and nine-speed transmissions. That typically causes more hesitation."
"While not class-leading or exceptional, steering and braking are certainly not bad. There’s enough boost from the updated power steering to be able to easily cruise a parking lot at slow speeds, but assist is dialed back a bit at highway speeds so the Outlander doesn’t feel twitchy."
"The Outlander felt composed and predictable when pushed in turns. It didn’t wallow or feel too rigid. And while it didn’t isolate me from bigger bumps, the rest of the time the ride was pretty smooth."
"There are a lot of “old-fashioned” buttons for the controls, which is a welcome alternative to models in which everything is controlled by a central touch-screen."
"When it comes to space, the Outlander offers good room up front. Unlike in a lot of current SUVs, the center console between the seats is slim and sits low in the cabin, so I never felt like I was being pinched or penned in, as I do when I drive others in this class."
"Second-row room was very good. My legs had plenty of room without having my knees lifted too high in the air, and my head had plenty of space, too."
"This is a midsize SUV, and the Edge doesn’t even offer a third row of seats. The Sorento has seven seats, but not standard. So thinking of a third row as an emergencies-only feature for a vehicle in this class isn’t unreasonable. I certainly wouldn’t ding the Outlander for having a third-row seat that I don’t like when others don’t offer one at all."
"Visibility is good, with mirrors that offer a good view of the road around you. Visibility is also helped by the Outlander’s thin windshield pillars, which stand fairly vertically. That helps limit blind spots."
"Mitsubishi deserves some praise for keeping buttons in the cabin to control not only the climate controls, but also functions such as switching between the radio, media and navigation menus. After a quick drive or two, it was easy for me to remember which button controlled what function, and I found myself not having to take my eyes off the road to make the changes I wanted. This is superior to the more “modern” designs that use touch-screens, notably the MyFordTouch system."
"Mitsubishi’s system was one of the easier ones for me to pair my phone with."
"Comparing the least-expensive all-wheel-drive versions of the Outlander, Edge, Sorento and Highlander, the Outlander is the least expensive by a few thousand dollars, as you can see here. When you step up to the highest trim level, like the one we tested, the price advantage is much bigger."
"It’s also worth noting that when we compare the field of three-row SUVs, looking at which is the most affordable but still offers features buyers want — such as an automatic transmission, power driver’s seat, backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity — the 2016 Outlander still wins."

auto123 [CANADA] (11/16/2015)
"This is the best way I can introduce the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. It’s good, will satisfy your every CUV need (even some you weren’t aware existed),"
"The revised-for-2016 is one thing, if any: it’s extremely photogenic. The “Dynamic Shield” front fascia has a lot to do with it. I also enjoy the beltline that hovers below the front shoulder-line and above the door handles -- kind of reminds me of how kids these days wear their jeans below their asses… Damn, I’m getting old."
"The optional ES packages include handsome 18” alloys, fog lights and silver painted roof rails, all nice touches."
"The Outlander’s cabin is airy and crafted to modern tastes. Fit and finish are nice and nothing’s wrong with the proposed ergonomics. In fact, it’s all very straightforward. The front seats are comfortable enough while those in the rear benefit from plenty of room and a reclining seatback. The trunk is large with loads of storage."
"The CVT is good. It won’t nail engine speed to the redline until red fluid oozes out of your ears. It maintains the motor’s revs in the powerband as best as possible and plays along when pushed. Acceleration is uneventful but sustained. Powertrain noises are reasonably low to boot."
"The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander’s greatest attribute is that it gives off a great first impression and delivers the goods,"