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USED CAR
VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 151Mitsubishi Outlander
Outdated and outclassed, the Outlander struggles to compete. Its
high point is a standard tiny third-row seat, a rarity in this class.
Though the ride is absorbent, it is also buoyant and doesn’t feel tied
down; Mitsubishi says the ride has been improved for 2019. Handling
is clumsy, with slow steering response and lots of body lean in cor-
ners. The base 2.4-liter four-cylinder is mated to a CVT that amplifies
the engine’s howl when drivers ask for power. Acceleration is lei-
surely at 10 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, and its 24 mpg overall is lack-
luster. Top-tier GT trims get a 3.0-liter V6 and six-speed automatic.
Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are available
on some trims. The plug-in hybrid can do a claimed 22 miles on elec-
tric power before switching to hybrid mode.Overall Score 64
Predicted Reliability 40
Owner Satisfaction 20
Road-Test Score 59
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $24,695-$41,495
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: ES, GT, PHEV, SE, SEL
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 hybrid (197 hp);
2.4-liter 4 (166 hp); 3.0-liter V6 (224
hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
CVT; 1-speed directLength (in.)..................... 185
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ..................... 66
Wheelbase (in.) .................105
Weight (lb.) .................. 3,610
% weight front/rear ...........56/44Max. Load (lb.) ................1,155
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 32.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........1,500Regular or premium
CR overall mpg ..................2416 17 18
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Better than average 04Mitsubishi Mirage
Its rock-bottom sticker price and thrifty fuel economy of 37 mpg
overall conjure an inviting image of an economical runabout. But
that mirage quickly dissipates when driving this tiny, tinny car.
Recent minor updates brought a sedan body style, a hint more
power, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, along
with supposedly upgraded brakes. Yet those enhancements don’t
mask the weak, vibrating three-cylinder engine that delivers sluggish
acceleration and a raspy chorus of lament, or the car’s clumsy han-
dling. Though it’s relatively roomy, the depressing cabin feels drab,
cheap, and insubstantial. In the end, there is no compelling reason
to buy a Mirage, and, for the same price, there are many much better
used cars available.
Overall Score 31
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 02
Road-Test Score 29
Front-Crash Prevention NABase Price: $13,795-$17,495
Body Styles: 4-door hatchback;
sedan
Trim Lines: ES, GT, LE, SE
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.2-liter 3 (78 hp)
Transmissions: 5-speed manual; CVT
Length (in.)..................... 149
Width (in.) ..................... 66
Height (in.) ......................59
Wheelbase (in.) ..................97
Weight (lb.) ..................2,085
% weight front/rear ...........61/39
Max. Load (lb.) .................825
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 17
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
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CR overall mpg ..................37 Average
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