Overview & Reviews
Minor changes make their way onto the Mitsubishi Outlander for 2009, including optional three-row seating on SE trims and various interior upgrades for XLS models. In addition, the optional navigation system for the XLS now includes a rear back-up camera, and the nav system's hard-drive storage capacity has been upped from 30GB to 40GB. The midlevel LS trim has been dropped from the lineup.
- Agile handling, sporty styling, useful rear tailgate/liftgate design, top safety scores, 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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Mitsubishi Outlander Rocks - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Jeff Launiere - December 23 - 2:56 amThis is likely the best vehicle I have ever owned. As some say the low end acceleration is not great, but it is fine. The Outlander has a real quality feel and is fun to drive. I tried the Honda CRV, Mazda CX7, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Murano, Kia and Hyundai and this was simply the best. And the price is better than all of these. I absolutely recommend this vehicle to anyone, other than the Navigation System unless you use it in an area where no new streets are put in.
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ES AWD Review - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Cosme1 - April 26 - 12:06 pmThis is my second day with this "CUV" and can tell already (as long as no problems come up) that it will be in the family for at least the next 5-6 years. Its comfortable, rides smooth, and it has all the space in the world as far as cargo. We test drove the comp. (rav4, santa fe, equinox, forester) and this was it - the Outlander took the prize.
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Best Small/med. size SUV out there!! - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Serge - September 1 - 3:40 amPurchased this Canadian version model LS AWD V-6 and realize it is the Best SUV that I have driven! It is so smooth and comfortable on the road, you think you are driving a sport sedan. You dont even need to floor it when passing 3-4 slower vehicles on the highway, it surges with such authority and speed...the engine revving sound will please your hears! Consumption: Did 9.6 litres for 100 kilom. on the highway at around 110-115 kilom. Love this truck!!
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Love Everything About It! - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Relieved Its Over! - March 18 - 3:10 pmReally glad we went this vehicle. The HID headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and bluetooth is really cool. But the best part is the Fosgate stereo and the sporty feel/power. Got 29 mpg on the way home from the dealership. It was 100 miles city/hwy.
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Top notch on everything - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Calvin - September 30 - 5:53 amOk, imagine, I purchase this Fantastic 2009 SUV not knowing that the 2010 version would be much improved...Lol! Doesnt matter because this 2009 is just awesome, top notch on everything, smoothness, superb handling, Power that will put to shame a Acura MDX (that costs 40% more) on the street. Style, AWD system that LOCKs and is head and shoulders above the competition (the 2010 version is even more efficient). Mitsubishi is out to prove THEY are the best engineered vehicle in the world...period! Toyota and Hondas watch out. The King is waking up!
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Great lil SUV - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By TJ - July 5 - 7:13 amJust purchased my wife the XLS AWD w/ navigation. After reading a lot of expert reviews I was skeptical. But most of the complaints were that the V-6 was slow and the interior was really cheap. I would agree that the interior is not the most expensive materials used, but they are lighter weight and help reduce the total weight of the vehicle. We have no complaints with the engine, I mean its not a dragster and it has plenty of pep. I am 604 and am able to sit in the back seat easily even with the driver seat all the way back. The stereo and navigation system are awesome, truly. Very hard to beat Mitsus warranty and safety rating. Much bigger than it looks. All in all, great lil SUV.
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Recommended - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By HG - March 2 - 6:36 amI wanted a small SUV for under $25k that excelled on looks, warranty, standard features, and Edmunds Editors Rating. Of the 10 vehicles I compared, the only one that landed in the top 3 on all 4 of my lists was the Outlander SE. Then I test drove the Outlander and the Honda CR-V EX, which is often regarded as the leader in this segment. The CR-V is more refined (quieter engine and ride, nicer interior materials) and has a better 5-year resale value. But I was swayed by Outlanders equipment, warranty, and appearance. As for resale value, by that time Ill be 70 and have bigger things to worry about. Bottom line: This is a nice vehicle, especially if you dont need a plush interior.
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Why are there not more? - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Babs8 - October 3 - 11:46 amIt baffles me that I dont see more of these on the road. Every time I tell someone about my new car, theyve never heard of it. But then they see it and they love it! I researched vehicles in this segment obsessively, while I waited for the Cash for Clunkers deal to go into effect- I had been driving a 99 Jeep Cherokee for the past 7 years and when the A/C broke, it was time to go. While I never considered myself into features (the Jeep had hardly any), I am amazed at how many features I got on the Outlander for the price. Far better deal than any of the competitors. After 2 months of driving I can proudly say that I have absolutely no buyers remorse. Love it!
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Mitsubishi Outlander Lease Experience - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By hunh - October 1 - 9:44 amThe car was fine; the company is quite slimy. They did not respond to complaint letters. Then they tried to bill me thousands in phony repairs. They also tried to charge a late fee. The car was returned late because the person they asked me to contact was on vacation for two weeks. Then he turned out to be a slaesman from Mitsubishi trying to sell me a new car. What a mess!
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OK Overall, But 3 Warranty Visits in 1yr - 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Tanya1921 - September 19 - 2:00 amOverall, the Outlander is great. Awesome sound system (stock), but the doors dont automatically lock, and I have taken it in 3x in a year for warranty repairs: molding on kick plate came off, A/C adapter stopped working, and excess glue on the windshield which was causing all the wiring to be exposed. My Hondas never had problems like this. It gets time consuming and my time is worth something. Paddle shifters are useless- no one really uses them in a 4 cylinder SUV. I have to yell at the bluetooth speaker to be heard.
