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New Outlander ES and Special Edition (From LA Motor Show) For 2008MY, the Outlander ES will feature a new 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. Starting at a base price of $19,990 the new ES offers winning features and a roomy size at a great value. In early 2008, Mitsubishi expands the Outlander lineup with a second 2.4-liter model, the Outlander Special Edition. The Outlander SE combines the economy of the new 4-cylinder engine and CVT with amenities from the premium XLS model, plus exclusive new interior and exterior features. Driving performance in the Outlander SE is enhanced by Sportronic® shifting with magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters or console shift, as in the Outlander XLS model. Like the XLS model, the Outlander SE is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The FAST Key entry system, standard on LS and XLS models, is also standard on the Special Edition. The Outlander Special Edition excels in onboard entertainment. A 650-watt (max.) Rockford Fosgate® Premium Audio system features digital signal processing and nine speakers, including a rear subwoofer. This high-end audio package, which is optional on the Outlander XLS, includes SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with six month pre-paid subscription. |
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Outlander Dakar Rally Is there a place in the US where I can transform my Outlander to that Outlander Dakar Rally Support vehicle? The differences between my Outlander and the Rally support are: (1)- Safety roll-cage (2)- Additional fuel tank (3)- Underbody protection (4)- Special Bose dampers, and (5)- Driving lamps/lights (PIAA?) I will be quite happy with the underbody protection, although I don’t know how to protect those things that I do not know what are they? The special Bose dampers! What are they? Will these dampers make the driving harder or smoother from my present Outlander dampers driving? With regards to the driving lamps/lights could someone with experience comment how can I do this?
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Replying to: batman47 (Jan 18, 2008 5:13 pm)
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Replying to: batman47 (Jan 18, 2008 5:42 pm) http://www.autoenews.co.uk/newsAEBBridge.php?linkID=55181 
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Anyone know when the SE (4 cylinder) will be available? Dealers are clueless as is Mitsu's 800 number...would probably buy this over a CR-V or RAV4 - if I knew when to expect it!
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Replying to: cooljw (Feb 02, 2008 11:17 pm) The engine of these cars are CVT similar to the Nissan Rogue 2.5L CVT. See reviews of the Rogue (Edmunds) and it will tell you that CVT seems to be not the proper engine for 4cyl engines. However there many happy Rogue owners. If you buy the Mitsu CVT instead of the V6 SOHC 3.0L you will save in the order $2000-$3000. No Xenon/HID for the CVTs. |
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ES and SE 08 Outlanders will have an I4 2.4L engine, with CVT transmission. CVT refers to the transmission, not the engine. MMNA did not give a specific timeframe as to SE's availability (see here: http://paxtech.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-outlander-special-edition-us.html). |
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The Special Edition 2008 Outlanders are in stock where I live, I test drove one two weeks ago at Korum Mitsubishi in Puyallup, south of Seattle. The good: I drove it right after the XLS model for comparison purposes. Pickup was surprisingly good and no problem passing at highway speeds or climbing pretty steep hills. The engine was revving noticeably higher than the V6 did at the same points in the course but it never seemed like it was struggling. The turning circle is very tight. I hate the third row seat in the XLS and am glad the SE does not have it. The liftgate/tailgate is very cool and the interior fit and finish was fine for the price segment. The Outlander to me looks awkward with small wheels, the 18-inch wheels suit the body much better and are standard on the SE. The bad: The chrome door handles and step bars are a little too bling for my taste. I like my cars stealthy, under the radar. The gas mileage is only 1 mpg better than the V6, even with the reduced weight of the inline 4 vs. the V6. It might be better for the 2WD, but I refuse to drive any vehicle with only one driven axle.
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Replying to: aldehyde (Feb 16, 2008 6:20 pm) Because according to the UK Mitsu site it's milage 22/37 mpg: http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/newoutlander/specifications.asp?strCar1=RE2
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