The Outlander is marketed as an XUV; a vehicle bringing the cargo room and off-road capabilities of an SUV, while also maintaining the size, fuel efficiency, and price of a car. The 2007 Outlander is 3 inches longer than its predecessor and includes 13 cubic feet of cargo space. Mitsubishi claims 19/25 mpg fuel efficiency for the AWD models, and 20/26 mpg for the 2WD, and a PZEV efficiency rating, although being listed as SULEV II by the U.S. Department of Energy.
It is available in three trim levels: ES, LS, and the XLS. All trim levels come equipped with front wheel drive, while the LS and XLS also include AWD and 50/50 fixed front to rear power split drive train options. The top of the line XLS model also includes third row seating that folds into a well in the trunk, allowing for up to seven passengers. Also, exclusive to the XLS is the steering-mounted paddle shifter; the ES and LS models both feature the Sportronic manually shifting as well, but located on the floor.
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander trim levels:
Trim
|
MSRP |
Details |
| 2WD ES |
$21,370 |
3.0 L V6, 220 hp, 2WD, 6-speed AT (Sportronic), R16 wheels |
| 2WD LS |
$22,410 |
Alloy rims |
| AWD LS |
$23,770 |
AWD |
| 2WD XLS |
$23,650 |
2WD, paddle shifting, 3rd row seating, R18 wheels |
| AWD XLS |
$25,010 |
AWD |
Key competitors for the Outlander include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Available 8 different colors: White, Silver, Gray, Aqua, Blue, Black, Red, and Beige.
