- suv 50,039
- Glendale, AZ
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- autoshopper.com
2008 mitsubishi outlander review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Outlander was completely redesigned for the 2007 model year. A gps navigation system featuring a seven-inch touch-screen is available with a hard disk for speedy data retrieval and recorded audio tracks. Formula 1-style magnesium shift paddles mounted on the steering column allow the driver to shift manually, while a keyless ignition system eliminates the need to fuss with keys. the 2008 outlander models benefit from numerous upgrades. all 2008 models are available with front-wheel drive (2wd) or all-wheel drive (4wd). The es and se are powered by a 168-horsepower inline-4 coupled to a continuously variable automatic transmission (cvt). The ls and xls upgrade to a 220-hp v6 and a six-speed automatic. Both transmissions feature a sportronic manual override. es 2wd 19,990) and 4wd 21,350) come with fabric upholstery, air conditioning, the usual power-adjustable features, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches, am/fm/cd/mp3 sound system with six speakers, 60/40-split rear seat, remote keyless entry, and p215/70r16 tires on steel wheels. Much of this equipment is exclusive to the se. ls 2wd 22,510) and 4wd 23,870) are equipped similarly to the es with the convenience package, plus the v6 and six-speed automatic. xls 2wd 23,750) and 4wd 25,110) include all ls equipment and add automatic climate control, 6cd changer, split second-row seats that recline as well as adjusting fore-and-aft, a third-row seat that stows under the floor; shift paddles; a functioning bluetooth interface; fog lights; passive keyless entry and ignition; and p225/55r18 tires on alloy wheels. option packages for the xls: the luxury package 1,600) upgrades to leather seating in the first two rows, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and auto-leveling xenon hid headlights. The navigation package 1,800) adds a 30gb hdd navigation system and a digital music server with cd/dvd capability and video input jacks. The sun & sound package 1,610) combines the high-zoot stereo from the se, sirius satellite radio, a power glass sunroof, and a 115v power outlet. accessories from dealers include an entertainment system 1,480), navigation system 1,999), a trailer hitch and wiring harness 375), plus a cargo cover 119) and other appearance and protection items. safety features include front (seat-mounted) side-impact airbags, which protect the upper body from injury in side impacts; roof-mounted side air curtains covering front and second-row seats, which minimize head injuries in side impacts; and active, front seat head restraints, which cushion the head and neck in rear impacts. Up front is an understated, traditionally shaped grille opening with the three-diamond mitsubishi trademark floating on thin, horizontal bars. The lower portion of the front bumper opens into a large air intake above a skid plate-looking under panel. Headlight covers blend cleanly into the surrounding fascia and fenders. the side view shows a sleeker, rounder shape than that of the pre-2007 model. Deeply creased fender blisters outline circular wheel wells, which are better filled by the 18-inch wheels than by the 16-inchers. The side glass tapers toward the back end, playing to the wedge look and ending in a substantial, sharply angular d-pillar. Front and rear bumpers flow seamlessly into their respective quarter panels. Easy-to-grip door handles sit atop full-round indents. the rear has a unified look. The liftgate reaches all the way down to the top of the bumper, which functions also as a small, fold-down tailgate designed to support up to 440 pounds. So no worries sitting on it at tailgate parties. Many of the seams and lines draw the eye to the mitsubishi trademark centered in the lift gate. The spoiler topping the backlight extends directly from the roof. interiorinside, the outlander looks and feels more upscale, quieter, more mature than pre-2007 models, with tasteful metallic trim and tighter integration of controls and fixtures. For 2008, re-styled door panels with cloth inserts give it a more refined look. the front seats are markedly improved over the previous-generation models. Deeper bottom cushions give better thigh support. Side bolsters do their job without being overly confining. Lumbar and height adjustment offer sufficient range to accommodate almost every body shape and dimension. Second-row legroom is among the best in the class. Headroom and hip room for second-row passengers is below average for the class. The second-row seats are split 60/40 for versatility with cargo and passengers. access to the third-row seat in the xls model is surprisingly easy for a sport utility of this size. Once back there, though, the third-row seats are not comfortable for adults. The seat bottom and seat back are mere inches in thickness, and the seat sits so close to the floor that adult occupants' knees come to about shoulder height. The outlander's third-row seat comes up short against the rav4 by a couple of inches in every direction. And the rav4 seat is really a seat, with cushions instead of pads. collapsing the third-row seat into the c. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sound Package✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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