Overview & Reviews
Mitsubishi jumps into the mini-SUV battle with the Outlander, which offers different styling but little else to separate it from the likes of the Subaru Forester or Honda CR-V.
- Roomy and comfortable ride, peppy around town, solid handling.
- Lacks punch for passing, distracting audio controls.
User Reviews:
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A Smart SUV - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By gold star - April 8 - 10:00 amThe Outlander LSAWD surpassed our expectation.Its like youre riding in Lexus based on comfort and its rear end design.The height is lower Compared to Rav4 & Honda CRV so you are more closer to the ground in proportion to its center of gravity so you are more stable,its like riding in Subaru Forester.In regards with fuel its good it doesnt cost as much as other suv.If your looking in SUV which you can use in all terrain try the Outlander,I can say you wont regret it.
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Incredible reliability - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By M. Taylor - March 24 - 10:08 pmMitsu has a poor image here in the US but the Outlander was a great car for my family. We purchased ours new in the summer of 2003. It was the XLS model with AWD and all factory options. It was originally my wifes car and she chose it over the CR-V and RAV4 due to our positive experience with a prior Mitsu SUV (Montero Sport) and the availability of a sunroof along with heated leather seats. A year later, we got her another car and I took over the Outlander. We traded the Outlander in for new car in Feb 2016. It had 302,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. The Mitsu was extremely reliable for us with the interior and exterior holding up well through the those 13 years. My only gripes: slow acceleration, average fuel consumption, and timing belt had to be changed every 60k miles.
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Large small SUV - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Hfelen Uhrmaan - January 29 - 2:00 amThe Outlander feels more spacious than any of the other small SUVs I considered. Despite the small engine, it doesnt struggle to climb the mountain roads of West Virginia, and it hugs the curves very well. The combination automatic/manual shifting worked well to get me up my icey drive and the AWD seemed surefooted on the snow this morning. The hatch is easier to open and close one handed than other SUVs. The cargo area with the rubber liner tray option is great for my 40 pound dog. The exterior design lacks the safari feel of my old Montero, but the smoother ride and better gas economy, along with the luxury features make it a pleasure to drive.
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aperance/convience pack-total cost 18200 - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Outlander4life - January 18 - 10:00 amI have researched over 10 of these so called "crossover" models and the outlander is by far the best choice. It gets unbelievable gas mileage and sits up high enough to feel like your up with the big boys.My biggest concern when buying this vehicle was all the negative reviews concerning the power to get up and go.At 75 mph you are barely at 3000 rpm! I guess if you wanna drive a 100 mph power would be a problem but for everyday comuters this is the best. To give you a better idea as far as the size of the suv it is probably the same height and size a the old chevy blazer 4 door. Overall this was a great buy.
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My Mitsu Outlander is perfect for me! - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Kathleen - December 21 - 1:16 pmThis was my first new vehicle ever and the whole experience has been great. The Outlander is fun, lively, handles like a dream, gives me good performance on the highway and comfort for my kids,, and uses regular gas and cheap tires! I got through the gas hike just fine! Im going to trade this year to preserve resale but plan to buy another OUTLANDER! Its the same overall size as Montero, just shorter, and for the money, its a great deal. It would make a great vehicle for a college student or young driver.
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Great Value, Comfort and Reliability - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By jhmh - November 13 - 2:00 amI find the Outlander to be comfortable and stylish. The 2.4 liter engine provides the power level I expected (what do you expect from a 4 cylinder?). I think it is enough power for most drivers. After reading through almost all of the other reviews, I have found some common complaints. 1)The vehicle pulls to one side. I dont think this is an alignment problem. 2)Under hard acceleration, the muffler or something in the exhaust sounds like it is loose or has a hole in it. I checked the NHTSA website for recalls on these two specific items, but there are not any. Overall, I think this is a strong buy for the money.
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Great Vehicle - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By tweetybird - October 7 - 2:00 amAfter owning a Honda, Nissan & Toyota (all were great vehicles) I was a little nervous about Mitsubishi. I didnt know anyone with an Outlander. I test drove a Honda CRV and was very disappointed. It was cheap looking. The Toyota Highlander was expensive with accessories. I was totally surprised by the Outlander! Super SUV. Fun to drive! Its drives like a foreign sports car. Handles well. Lots of PEP!
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Love at 1st sight - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By rmoose - September 12 - 10:00 amSaw the commercial & ran out to get it! Loved it even more in person. For a smaller suv, it has a look that definitely separates it from everything else out there. Engine power is more than adequate--Im not on the autobahn and Id trade a gas-guzzling v6 for this anyday. Interior is extremely roomy, especially the back seat. Friends have 4-runner & we have more passenger room than they do. More comfort too. Ive also been dealing with the whole drifting-to-the-right-fiasco. Mitsu really needs to do something about this. Overall, it fits exactly what I was looking for and I get many comliments on it.
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NO PEP, But nice Comfort! - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By johnbobit - July 1 - 10:00 amIt only comes with a 4 cylinder with no plans to have a V6 as an option any time in the near future. Much nicer overall than a CRV which we test drove.
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Look for another make - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Ap384 - June 18 - 6:33 pmThe Mitsubishi Outlander drives badly, its visibility is limited, and its fuel economy for 4 cyl engine is minimal. Its interior design is cheap. In general - this truck is poorly built and has an underpowered engine, with fuel consumption equal to the V6 engine. I you want a small SUV, look for another make.
