Overview & Reviews
To complement last year's standard V6 engine, a new four-cylinder engine debuts for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. It's offered on the base ES and new-for-2008 SE trim level and comes standard with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Other changes include the discontinuation of the sliding second-row rear seat feature on ES and LS trims (it's still on the XLS) and an update to the optional navigation system that provides additional carpool-lane routing.
- Agile handling, sporty styling with useful rear tailgate/liftgate design, wide range of features, lengthy warranty.
- Limited access to desirable options, a few low-grade plastics, kid-size third-row seat is flimsy and hard to fold.
User Reviews:
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Satisfied owner - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By 08Outtie - October 23 - 4:36 amOnly owned the car for over a week. For the price of a fully loaded 4WD SUV, it beats all the competitors in the same market segment (mainly RAV4, CR-V and Ford Edge). The interior is not excessively rich, but it is comparable to the competitors. The technology features are hands down the best out of the competitors as my XLS model is equiped with touch screen harddrive based navigation, bluetooth, HID headlights, full function trip computer.
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Love my Outlander - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By New Mitisubishi fan - October 11 - 7:23 amI originally wanted a RAV-4, Im glad I got the Outlander. It has a lot of pick up for a 4 cylinder, like the braking, pretty smooth ride, like the big tires. Amazed at the gas mileage, I was used to driving an SL1 Saturn. Some days I average 30 miles to the gallon, never less than 25. I really cant say enough good things about it.
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Bad Paint on Mitsubishi Outlander! - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By kathy - July 25 - 9:50 amI have had this car for 2 years and can accurately review it now. I have several complaints. 1-The paint and body quality is terrible.It looks like Ive been in a hail storm from the side. I have had cars for 6 years that didnt have as many dings and marks as this car does. Its a mess. 2-I have found there to be large blind spots on the bottom front windshield corners. I have, on many occasions, just missed pedestrians or cars coming from the opposite corner. The corner joining metal and the rear view mirrors create too large of a blind spot. 3-The interior being black on the red model. The other choice was light cream (on and SUV?). It is the hottest car I have ever been in.4-Gas mileage
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Where have they been hiding this car? - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Edward - March 14 - 4:46 amAlmost made a big mistake by looking at the CR-V, RAV-4, Kia Sportage, Hyundai SantaFe and making a decision then on which one to buy. Fortunately I drove by the Mitsubishi dealer and decided what the heck, I will see what they have. The Outlander is roomier, just as comfortable and has more standard features for a better price. Was equally surprised when I found out that Mitsubishi has the same 5yr/60K bumper to bumper warranty and 10yr/100K Powertrain as Kia and Hyundai do.
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By wrightsumner - February 21 - 5:00 pmIve had my Outlander now for 4.5 months and have already put 2000 miles on it. Its a blast to drive, comfortable, great handling, sporty. Lots and lots of car for the money. I got mine with all the features, 30GBHDD, DVD player/Nav system, sun roof, Rockford Fosgate sound system, Blue Tooth, and still payed thousands less than I would have for a RAV-4 or CR-V with comparable options. Im very pleased with the gas mileage. I actually got as much as 32mpg on a recent cross country trip. I average between 25-30 mpg (most of my driving is highway miles). I like the fact that I dont see many on the road. It feels large (I feel safe driving it) but also sporty at the same time.
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Its Great - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By gski - November 11 - 7:13 amJust picked up the 08 and theres one word to describe it, WOW! Im impressed. Its my first automatic in over 20 years. Im impressed by the pickup and the paddle shifters still give me that "standard" feeling. Its very roomy both in the front and back.
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The Sleeper of the Cute Utes! - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Jewels - November 5 - 4:26 pmBought fully loaded with all the extras and have never been happier. Picked it up and drove up and over the Rocky Mountains, through snow and ice etc. I got a chance to test the 4wd, the anti-skid and the anti-lock brakes (on purpose :-)). Handling was super and it really hugged the road when I tested it on the dry hairpin curves. Easy to park compared to the Dodge 3500 Diesel 4x4 I normally have been driving! Looked at the Escape, Rav and CR-V and feel like I got more bang for my buck and a great warranty. Just wait... you will see a lot more of these in the future
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So Far So Good - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By cbk2000 - September 13 - 5:00 pmJust bought a base XLS less than a week ago. So far, I really like it. Very roomy, drives and shifts very smoothly. Very good handling. Love the paddle shifters. Good storage up front, too. Waiting to see how gas mileage really is and whether I need to protect doors and rear fenders from front tire splashes.
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Great Car exactly what I was looking for - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Chad - June 18 - 5:40 pmBest priced, best looking, crossover SUV on market. Great performance, great space, great options, great reliability, great mpg!
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Paint problems - 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
By bruce - May 19 - 1:53 amWhile I am generally happy with the 2008 Outlander with regards to performance and comfort, I am very unhappy about the paint on the exterior. This car is not even 6 months old and it looks like every kid in the neighborhood has been throwing rocks at it. There also is a body shape design flaw that allows road debris to sand blast the front of the rear wheel fender. Mitsubishi has disappointed me with their attitude of "too bad, so sad" when I bring the subject of paint durability up with them. I would not buy another Mitsubishi because of this.
