Overview & Reviews

Mitsubishi has replaced the Outlander's XLS trim level with a new Special Edition (SE) trim. The SE has the same content as the former XLS but gains a few extra pieces of flashy exterior trim. The rest of the Outlander is unchanged for 2006, save for the addition of standard side airbags and antilock brakes to all models, as well as standard automatic climate control for the Limited trim.

• Roomy and functional interior, comfortable ride, peppy around town, solid handling, standard ABS.

• Could use some more power, less cargo capacity than competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Good for its class - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By bmwadam - January 13 - 4:20 pm

  My wife bought this car back in December of 2005. We have over 30,000 miles on it now and have had any problems whatsoever. It has NEVER been to the dealer, I do all of the maintenance myself and the car is very easy to work on for the home mechanic. Good gas mileage for its class. All around a good deal for someone that is wanting a compact, SUV.

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  Fun - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Ghost - January 13 - 8:46 am

  This is the second Mitsubishi I have owned, not including my TV ... They are great cars and are very reliable. I test drove an Outlander a year ago, but was not quite ready to purchase one. Now I wish I had then. Even though this is a "base" model it has lots of perks like power locks, power windows, a decent stereo and rear defogger. This is stuff you would pay extra for on some of the other small SUVs. The 5-speed transmission is pretty responsive and, in reality, it has plenty of power for a SUV this size. It is also larger than it looks. I was suprised how much the size was comparable with my 2001 Jeep Cherokee. I really have enjoyed mine.

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  Love It - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Ebough - January 2 - 5:50 pm

  I just bought my 2006 Outlander after almost eight years driving a Ford SHO. I wanted a truck, but we picked the Outlander as a compromise. After years of driving a very powerful, low profile car, the Outlander took a lot of getting used to. However, once I was comfortable I love it. I hate super plush cars, so this is a great compromise between a car and a truck - and honestly, with Mitsubishis road rally experience, I expect to be able to get out of my driveway many mornings without snowblowing. Once I get my first scratch I might go down some dirt roads. If youre looking for something with quick acceleration, this is not the car. But it does cruise quite nicely.

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  Commuters SUV - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Maggie - December 20 - 8:46 pm

  If you want a commuter SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander is it. It handles like a car, is solid, has good fuel economy, and best of all a low price tag. It hugs the road and makes the driver feel safe.

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  I absolutely loved the 06 Outlander! - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By gigemmer - October 10 - 12:32 pm

  I bought this Outlander used in 07 and continued to drive it until last week, when it was totaled in an accident. I actually cried when the adjuster told me it was totaled, because I LOVED this car! We put 80,000 miles on it over the 4 years, and not once did we need a repair, except to replace the brakes at 90k. I wanted to write this review because of how well it held up in our wreck. We were rear-ended while at a complete stop by a guy going 50. We were thrown into the guardrail, but the only major damages were in appearance. The car held up extremely well, and none of us was injured. I was so impressed by how safe it was, Im planning on buying another one!

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  A Surpisingly Fun Toy to Drive - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By lonestar1914 - April 9 - 10:40 am

  I was very surprised at the handling of the Mitsubishi Outlander. For a small SUV it really excellerates well. This is a good vehicle for a first time buyer.

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  The car survived the college student but not the accident - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By alycop - January 14 - 3:18 pm

  Ill be honest, I am a college student and I did not maintain the car well. I received the car in 2011 at 67k and the tires, battery and brakes needed to be replaced. Since then I had nothing more than a burnt out headlight. It ran great, got good highway mileage for an SUV, and had plenty of room. Sometimes it would take a second turn of the key to start, but that was because I procrastinated (big time) on oil changes and such. 2.5 years and 30k miles later I had an accident after my tire blew from hitting a hubcap. We spun out, I over corrected, slid to a ditch and rolled over. I came out with out a scratch, my boyfriend got a mild concussion, but my poor car was totaled.

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  2006 Outlander AWD - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Craig - June 25 - 5:20 pm

  My 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander SE has lots of pep and power, it is fun to drive, and a good-looking SUV. How about an avarage gas mileage of 25 MPG? Sweet. These are really hard to get at the dealer and turns lots of heads on the street, well thought out design. My wife now wants one!

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  What a Deal! A quality Vehicle - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By fratomdev - March 27 - 1:46 am

  I researched every mid level SUV out there on every car site I could find. What got me to look at the Outlander was that I couldnt find any complaints from people that bought a used one. The same was not true for the RAV4, CRV, Ford Escape or the Forester. I originally was going to buy a 2007, but decided to test a used 2006 LS AWD. Both my wife and I felt the 2006 was quieter and road better. I havent driven in the snow, but I am sure it will be great up here in Syracuse where we get 160" a year, thus why I wanted an AWD. The interior is big compared to my Camry. The quality is impressive.

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  Most Fun for an SUV at Such a Great Price - 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Louana and Racquel - January 3 - 10:03 am

  I love the way the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander drives and I would recommend it to anyone that needs a little extra room without having a big gas bill. I have one other SUV, but this one is the most fun to drive.