Outlander Frustrates Mom, Kids

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 XLS 4WD

model as tested $29,115

Test Drove 11/12/08–11/19/08
reviewed by Sherrice Gilsbach

The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is sharp-looking from the outside, and it was packed with fun features on the inside. The Outlander had many fun and funky features such as stowable third-row seats, keyless ignition and Sportronic paddle shifters, which convinced me it was designed for a younger crowd. You know, the same people who are on the verge of beginning their married and familial lives but are clutching to their coolness for all it’s worth. Ahhh, I remember those days. I think the Outlander would work for them, but it wasn’t a good fit for my family, especially my kids.

The Outlander I test drove had a V-6 engine, and it was fun to drive when paired with the paddle shifters. It should be noted that my fellow mom-reviewers have tested Outlanders with four-cylinder and V-6 engines; they say that the four-cylinder model is so underpowered it didn’t feel safe to drive. Mark that one off your list.

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