2009 Mitsubishi Outlander User Reviews

Pros

Roomy cargo space, Roomy backseats--roomy all around.

Cons

Sun visors, console armrest

Purchased As New

After researching several other CUVs, I finally settled on this one. I planned on getting the 3rd row stowing seats but they were small and puny--simply not worth the extra $.

This has to be if not the largest, one of the largest back cargo area I've ever seen. Plus, the back seats have a rocker fold so you get even more space to haul stuff.

The armrest placement could be improved by moving it forward a bit and there definetly needs to be a major overhaul of the sun visors because they don't have any extenders inside of them. They are nearly useless.

The car could use a little more hp but still okay. It's got a very smooth ride and is solid overall. Tires are excellent.

Overall, this was an EXCELLENT value for the roomy interior your getting and I'm very happy with the car....read morehide

Pros

Small but well equipt & not overpriced like most in its class

Cons

Needs larger 4 Cyl. of at least 180Hp/ Get rid of 6Cyl.

Purchased As New

SE 4WD is pound for pound best in Value, Features, & Warranty. Tested RAV4, Forester, Tiguan, G Vitara, CX-7. Read most honest & one-sided reviews, seen torture clips on YouTube + my own personal expirience with these CUV's. Not a single one dominates but Outlander has more to offer, not just hype like Forester or CRV, although Forester 2.5X Limited in 2nd place which still overpriced & under-equipt, Limited w/o HID & Ancient 4spd gearbox, very short warranty just dont cut it. Honda just ruined the image of new CRV by making it look like a Bar of soap. I have a 06 CRV & will keep it instead with my new 09 Outlander. I like to personalised so I bought OEM accessories for my 06 CRV & 09 Outlander during my travel to Japan & Australia that is not sold in U.S., imagine that. Not bad for the only remaining kind in it's class that is 100% Made in Japan. Price cut during the recession made it worth the wait. If you did not research well enough, chances are you ended up in one of the others I tried, which is not really a bad thing, but things could have been better. As per saying, the more you read, the more you learn. And thats how I found out that Outlander uses a type of spark plug called "IRIDIUM TIP" used mostly by high-end cars & race cars. Good Luck, keep reading!...read morehide

Pros

Good MPG, quiet ride, and 100% Japanese made

Cons

Noisy on 4WD lock, and door panels are cheap

Purchased As New

Got the test drive for Honda CRV, Toyota RAV, and Mitsubishi Outladner. RAV is the best, but RAV just a car to drive.. no fun at all. CRV is little bit quite smaller, and shorter. Outlader has longer size, and feel more solid ride. Quiet ride when it's 2 WD, but it's noisy when it turned into 4WD lock. Lot of options, and fun to drive. You won't see many outlander on the street. I had Mitsubishi Mirage for over 10 years, and never had any single problem. So I made my choice to Mitsubishi at this time again....read morehide

Pros

great features, fuel econ, 650 watt radio, style, size, space, comfort, performance

Cons

no auxilary jack, no heated seats, no flip glass in the back

Purchased As New

I had a mid-size SUV that got 15 - 16 MPG. I wanted to downsize and get better mileage. I looked at many in the class. The Toyota RAV4 had a horrible ride, the Honda CR-V is overpriced and not impressive, Forester was impressive but minimal features and too small, Ford Escape just wasn't comfortable and has lower safety ratings, Nissan Rogue is smaller, feminine looking and has blind spots. I truly love this vehicle. The mid range model came with many features like 650 Watt 6 CD radio, sunroof, 2 and 4 wheel mode, Hands Free Bluetooth, door and bumper protectors, a small drop down tailgate (great for tailgating or bringing home boards from Home Depot) etc, etc. It is truly a diamond in the rough. Definitely consider this vehicle if looking for a smaller, more fuel efficient SUV type....read morehide

Pros

Great fuel economy, handles very well on ice, it goes through snow better than any 4WD I've owned

Cons

The sun visor is too small and doesn't offer any extensions.

Purchased As New

I have a 2007 model so I'm not sure that it is fair to whine about the sun visor issue when they may have corrected that in the 2008 or 2009 models. The sticker showed an estimated mpg rating of 26 but, luckily, mine averages 29 mpg. It doesn't have a great deal of horse power but it can really go when I want/need it to. I gave it a rating of "Very Good" for appearance because I only like it in white or silver. I don't think the Outlander looks very good in any other color. The only discomfort that I have, as stated previously, is too much sun. There is nothing to stop the sun from coming into the driver's side window. I'm fairly tall so I have my seat back as far as it can go and when I flip the visor sideways, it's just not long enough and it doesn't have a slide-out like my previous vehicle. Although that is a pretty minor complaint, it is the only one I have towards this car so I had to add it. The performance is great. It handles like a car but digs in like an SUV when needed. I gave an excellent rating for value even though you can now purchase a new Outlander for less than what I still owe on mine because of the great fuel economy and the peace of mind that I have knowing that I am going to reach my destination no matter what the weather conditions. I don't think any auto manufacturer makes a more reliable vehicle than Mitsubishi so I think that it's a little redundant to ask for a reliability rating....read morehide

Pros

Good for long trip, a lot of space, great looks

Cons

size of the fuel tank, expensive when going over 70mpg. Not so great acceleration

Purchased As New

Great car, I love it, Can be a little bit harsh on long trip since a full tank will only gives you ~250miles. Fuel tank should have been a little bit bigger. Otherwise, it is a great SUV, lot of place. Love the backdoor, not like the RAV4 with side opening door.

Pros

Very maneuverable, stable at speed, good gas mileage

Cons

road noise, cant see clock or radio dial when lites on, needs different tires

Purchased As New

This car is an excellent value all around. It is as easy to drive in town as anything I have driven in years plus it handles well at over 80MPH (sssh on that) on the interstate. The back seats are a bit spartan but fold very easily and quickly to create a vaste open space. Great tailgate with a lip that folds down affording a seat or keeping things in. Not a sports car, but handles far better than the Rogue (el cheapo on that one) and the noise level in the Rogue was intolerable. The RAV 4 is overpriced and who wants a spare tire hanging on the rear door to clobber you if you arent careful loading ?
I might add that anyone who opts for a third seat in a car this size should be sentenced to ride back there even if it is only a small child. A great value, not widely promoted for whatever reason, great warranty from Japan's oldest car manufacturer. Plus overall 24mpg plus...read morehide

Pros

Great fuel economy for size & cargo room, smooth performance, info. on instrument panel

Cons

seats aren't the most comfortable, but are supportive for long trips

We looked at Rav4, CR-V, Jeep Patriot and Ford Escape (as well as some lesser brands like Kia and Hyundai) and the Outlander won out as the best combo. of performance, mpg, cargo room, price. The Escape still has the best method for how the back seats fold when using the entire back, and the CR-V barely beats out the Outlander when considering pure performance. BUT the Outlander drives almost like the smaller CR-V but has much more room and is higher off the ground and gets better crash test ratings....and it's slightly cheaper (and not as popular as Honda so it's easier to get better deals). I love the styling of the instrument panel and dash and it's all easy to use. We get 27 mpg hwy and 20 mpg city, pretty much as advertised. I think that the Outlander is the best in its class, maybe the new redesigned Subaru Forester would have been its best competition if we'd checked it out (didn't even know it was out yet when we bought the car)....read morehide

Pros

smooth ride, quiet, handles great

Cons

draft around legs in winter, gas mileage doesnt seem to be that great

I have had my Mitzu for a year and I really love it! I am VERY happy with it, would recommend it to anyone looking for a small SUV...seems to be built very solidly, and with the expception of the hands free cell phone blue tooth not working, (which i think is the phone not the car), everything works perfectly!...read morehide

Pros

AWESOME LOOKING,FAST ENOUGH.WARRANTY,FUEL ECONOMY,FEATURES

Cons

AMAZING CAR IN GENERAL,NO COMPLAINS.

WHAT CAN I SAY.I LOVE MY CAR.THE CAR DESIGN LOOKS STUNING,THE SIDE AND BACK LOOKS AWESOME.THE PRICE OF THE CAR COMPARING TO OTHER CARS LIKE UGLY AND OVERRATED HONDA CR-V., VERY GOOD ,BAD TOO BORING TOYOTA RAV-4)IS GREAT.I LOVE ALL THE FUTURES:BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE PHONE,FAST KEY,XONON HEADLAMPS,RAIN SENSING WIPERS,40 GB HDD NAVIGATION WITH DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER,REAR VIEW CAMERA,DVD PLAYER,650 W STEREO SYSTEM,SIRIUS RADIO,HEATED MIRRORS AND LEATHER SEATS,PADDLE SHIFTTERS FOR US RACE FANS.NOT ONLY DO YOU GET A LOADED VEHICLE WITH ALL THE FUETURES,YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT FOR 10 YEARS.100K MILES(MITSUBISHI WARRANTY ).THIS IS PROPABLY THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER BOUGHT....read morehide