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Mitsubishi Outlander Reviews
by Sylvia STAFF
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Nov 04, 2006 (10:10 am)
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What is the industry saying?
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Reviews
by rcpax
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Oct 31, 2006 (8:20 pm)
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Yep, I saw your post earlier before I went to the dealer, and I thought I'd check it out myself. Yep, only the middle part of the door handles are padded.
I saw that episode too. It was good Motortweek's review was objective (just my 2cents). In fact I like reviews that make unbiased comparison with the competition.Consumers like us need more of those.
As for the 0-60 and the braking,I don't really look to push the car to those limits, and the difference would be insignificant on normal day to day driving. But noteworhty though that the Outlander will do a 19/26mpg on regular unleaded, while a Mazda CX7 of equal configuration will consume 18/24mpg of Premium gasoline.
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Re: Reviews [rcpax]
by dodo2
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Oct 31, 2006 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Oct 31, 2006 8:20 pm)
I agree with you in regards to the day-to-day driving performance. I still cannot understand why some people - some of them so called car people, keep comparing Outlander with Mazda CX-7. CX-7 is a sport oriented SUV, while the Outlander is primarily a compact, utilitarian SUV which happens to be good looking and fun to drive. In my opinion, the direct competition for Outlander is limited to RAV4 V6, Escape V6, Grand Vitara and perhaps Santa Fe (I would compare Santa Fe with Highlander instead). End of the story. CX-7 should strictly compare with RDX - both I4 turbocharged. It's like comparing apple to orange. Waste of time IMO.
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Re: Reviews [dodo2]
by dodo2
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Oct 31, 2006 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Oct 31, 2006 8:36 pm)
Although Acura is a luxury brand versus CX-7 non-luxury, but with enough upscale touches to allow the comparison.
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Re: Reviews [dodo2]
by pontiacgtp
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Nov 05, 2006 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Oct 31, 2006 8:36 pm)
I would also add the new Suzuki XL-7 as competition to the Outlander. I looked at one today and its very similar to the Outlander in size, price, power, and available options (3rd row seats, navigation, etc.).
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Re: Reviews [pontiacgtp]
by ghettofabulous
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Nov 05, 2006 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: pontiacgtp (Nov 05, 2006 4:50 pm)
I looked at this car too and it is very nice. It rides very smooth and actually looks more plush inside than the outlander. The 3rd row seats in the one I drove were leather and nice as well and it is comparably priced with the outlander. It has a larger motor and more hp. I didn't select this car mainly because it was too big for me at 197" and I am trying to downsize after driving astro vans (189") for 21 years. If this car had been available when my four children were younger and didn't have cars of their own, I would have selected the XL.
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Compare The 2007 Rav4-CRV-Outlander
by xcell
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Nov 17, 2006 (8:08 pm)
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http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=SUV&story=cc_compactSu- v&subject=stories&referer=&year=New
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Re: Compare The 2007 Rav4-CRV-Outlander [xcell]
by rcpax
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Nov 17, 2006 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: xcell (Nov 17, 2006 8:08 pm)
IMO, the Outlander looks better than the 07 CRV or 07 RAV4. Good looks + good value for money = my next SUV 
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Re: Compare The 2007 Rav4-CRV-Outlander [rcpax]
by dodo2
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Nov 17, 2006 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Nov 17, 2006 8:23 pm)
The eternal question comes back - why some people say the interior quality is premium and some say it's poor - see above review. Could the owners comment on that? I know it's a personal feeling, but most of the comments are opposite.
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Re: Compare The 2007 Rav4-CRV-Outlander [dodo2]
by piast
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Nov 18, 2006 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Nov 17, 2006 9:56 pm)
Yes, it is personal, so with everything else being better, or equal with the competition, you have to decide if the interior is good enough for you. I liked it more than RAV4, much more.
And cargo volume is 39 cu ft in Outlander, not 36 like they stated .
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