Mitsubishi Outlander 2010–2012 car dimensions: 4665 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1680 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,560 kg. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
Standard air conditioning and cruise control come on every model. Higher grades switch to automatic climate control. Bluetooth hands-free calling and streaming arrives as standard or available on mid and upper trims, often with USB for iPod. A rear-view camera is part of the optional hard-drive navigation package on select grades. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
Behind the second row the load floor holds 36.2 cubic feet. Fold the seats and space opens to 72.6 cubic feet. A two-piece flat-fold tailgate lowers to create a low loading surface that also doubles as a seat.
Four-cylinder models are rated to tow 1500 lb. V6 versions reach 3500 lb when fitted with the trailer-tow package. Unbraked limits sit at 750 kg in several markets.
The cabin provides soft-touch upper dashboard and door trim on higher grades with double-stitch accents. Fabric seats are standard with sport fabric and leather bolsters on mid grades. full leather on first and second rows comes in packages. Automatic climate control with micron filtration is standard on top grades while manual is on base. Seats fold fully flat across first and second rows with available underfloor-stowable third row for seven passengers. A multi-information display and leather-wrapped wheel are included.
2.4L four-cylinder returns 23 city/28 highway mpg on 2WD models. V6 is 19/26
Five-star NHTSA rating for frontal and side impacts on driver and passenger
Standard six airbags including dual-stage front, side thorax and curtain for first and second rows
Standard ABS with EBD, Active Stability Control, Traction Control Logic and tire pressure monitoring
RISE reinforced body structure with active front headrests and three-point belts for all seats
5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranties
Fuel options center on a 2.4-liter MIVEC four-cylinder making 168 hp paired with CVT for regular unleaded, or a 3.0-liter V6 making 230 hp with six-speed automatic needing premium fuel. Two-wheel-drive four-cylinder models achieve 23 city and 28 highway mpg. All-wheel models drop slightly. Fuel tank holds 16.6 gallons on 2WD and 15.8 on AWD versions.
Safety starts with the RISE unibody and six airbags standard across grades. Active Stability Control, traction control, ABS with electronic brake distribution and tire-pressure monitoring come on every model. Higher grades add hill-start assist and active front differential with Super All-Wheel Control. The vehicle earned five stars from NHTSA in frontal and side tests plus five stars from ANCAP.
Keeping the car benefits from the long powertrain warranty covering 10 years or 100,000 miles for the original owner plus five years of roadside assistance. Standard features like the multi-information display track average fuel use and distance. Flexible flat-fold seats and available third row make cargo and passenger hauling straightforward for daily use.
Length 4665 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1680 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Outlander 2010–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi 2012 service manual, 2010 US brochure, owner manuals.