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SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander What do you like to see on next Outlander?
95 messages, Last post on May 23, 2008 at 3:43 PM
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Replying to: rcpax (May 12, 2007 7:28 pm) Most? Not "most": 1. Navi LCD mounted on articulating-ajustable arm. 2. Web browser with Sprint EVDO access. 3. Nicer, more luxury looking instrumentation with blue lights instead of red (or even with option to pick lights color). 4. Better place for the parking brake. 5. Wider body for more space, better stability and better styling. 6. Wide panoramic rear view mirror. 7. Rear view video camera 8. Twice bigger opening for the sunroof 9. Few more horses to the engine 10. Couple more gallons to the tank 12. Interior wood trim accents. 13. Bumper guards like on some BMWs, but not in black: matching body color or clear. 14. Push button keyless ignition, instead of turn-knob. 15. Beige interior should be available with every exterior color. 16. Hybrid version. 18. Illuminate all the power controls on the driver's door. 19. Real horn 20. Liftgate closing with less effort or better power liftgate. 21. Option to remove 3rd row seat to convert to storage. 22. Smaller Fastkey remote. Anyway, this thread is not about features availabe "in other markets". It's about wishful thinking.
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Replying to: chelentano (May 12, 2007 11:02 pm) "Inside, the Outlander is both good and bad. The seats, leather clad in our test car, were comfortable and power adjustable on the driver's side. But there was no lumbar adjustment, something that we thought odd at this price. Wind whistle was prominent from all sides and especially at any speed over 60. There was too much road noise as well, again considering the $30,615 price sticker for our top-of-the-line XLS model. There was an overabundance of hard plastic inside, the doors sounded cheap when closed, and the third row seat was, at best, a joke. Your cat would not be comfortable back there.
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Replying to: chelentano (May 12, 2007 11:02 pm) From dodo's list 1. Auto on/off headlights. - AU 2. Heated mirrors (still not sure the current models have them as rumored).-AU 3. Sunglass holder-UK 4. Better door panels or at least painted silver door handles (not chrome).- US 6. Remote rear seats release in the cargo area.-UK 7. OEM crossbars.- UK, rest of EU (these are your suggestions below:) Rear view video camera - Japan Chrome grill and additional chrome accents on exterior. -UK Interior wood trim accents- Japan Push button keyless ignition, instead of turn-knob - Japan It's still a wish list because we don't have it locally.
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Replying to: busta4 (May 13, 2007 6:49 am) Got a ride in a Nissan X-Terra yesterday, and the door handles are made of plastic, which looks worst than that of the Outlander's. |
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Replying to: rcpax (May 13, 2007 7:29 am) 1. Auto on/off headlights. - AU: This is a current US feature - no big deal 2. Heated mirrors.-AU: NO in AU, but YES in UK. They are also remotly folding 3. Sunglass holder-UK: YES 4. Painted exterior silver door handles (not chrome).- US: They are silver in US 6. Remote rear seats release in the cargo area.-UK NO 7. OEM crossbars.- UK, rest of EU: NO in UK but YES in JP 8. Rear view video camera - Japan: YES 9. Chrome grill: NOT the whole grill, just a trim as in US 9b. additional chrome accents on exterior. -UK: YES 10. Interior wood trim accents - Japan: YES 11. Push button keyless ignition, instead of turn-knob - Japan: YES 12. Both Japanese and UK versions have parking censors. Japanese Outlander has tons of optional accessories: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/support/accessory/catalog/pdf/OUTLANDER.pdf Most of these options though are not part of packages so they could get expensive if you get them one by one.
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Replying to: chelentano (May 13, 2007 10:22 am) In regards to the door handles, I meant the interior ones not the exterior. The headlights are AUTO OFF only in the US/Canada version. I wish for AUTO ON too. The crossbars available in other markets, are rebadged Thule. I meant really OEM, customized for this car. The upper part of the door panels give the interior a cheap look and they are prone to scratches; also the HVAC controls in the LS are "clicky" and on the cheap side. They would benefit from a bit of improvement. The other interior pieces I mentioned could definitely use some improvements too. Please note that I'm talking details here. Most people wouldn't notice some of them. I know this car's details very well, as I literally studied it for months before I got it and now I drive it every day. Despite the rather long wish list, I love it and I would buy it again over any other compact SUV in this class. I forgot to mention that, in an ideal world, I would have liked to have few more horses - 240 hp and few more lb. ft. of torque. However, the current setup has enough power as far as I'm concerned. |
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Replying to: dodo2 (May 13, 2007 6:06 pm) Actually, I would have wanted the 2.4L petrol engine as a choice (which eventually will be offered, as rumored). Japan, and some markets have the 2.4L petrol engine as an option, and I bet it doesn't make a world of difference in terms of spirited driving. Though I wouldn't dream of towing a boat or a big trailer with it. I am after the greater mileage values a 2.4L engine would offer vs the 3.0L, now that we are hearing news of a possible 4$/gal of gas. Crazy, just plain crazy. |
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Replying to: dodo2 (May 13, 2007 6:06 pm) Daytime lights are running full-time already in US version. Is not it the same as AUTO ON? Or you expecting sensor activated lights? >> The crossbars available in other markets, are rebadged Thule. I meant really OEM, customized for this car. Take a look at my link. The 1st page of the catalog says "mitsu genuine parts" and you can find cross bars there. >> The upper part of the door panels give the interior a cheap look and they are prone to scratches; also the HVAC controls in the LS are "clicky" and on the cheap side. They would benefit from a bit of improvement. The other interior pieces I mentioned could definitely use some improvements too. I agree, and it's interesting that in Japan they already have chrome interior handles and door/dash wood trim available. My guess they will bring these to US at some point.
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Replying to: rcpax (May 13, 2007 7:39 pm) |
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Replying to: rcpax (May 13, 2007 7:39 pm) Now, the 220 HP in the Outlander is about right and has enough power to give me the performance I want with decent gas mileage. But a bit more power, with similar fuel economy would be nicer. This thread is about wishful thinking after all. See the 3.0 V6 244 hp in the Honda Accord, with decent fuel economy as well.
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