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SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester
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Replying to: dcm61 (May 16, 2008 11:50 am) With Lock, you'd have to hit the button for each sharp turn or U-turn, then back on, then off again, then on, and so on. IMO, Lock is a very poor naming choice for that mode. If I understand the Mitsubishi press release, you can drive 100K miles or more in Lock mode and it won't hurt the drivetrain. The Lock mode differs from the Auto mode in that it "locks" in a more rear bias power split (50% more than Auto mode). Once again, a very poor naming choice. Something like Sport would be a much better choice. In fact, the press release mentions using the Lock mode for more spirited driving. Indeed lock is a bit of a misnomer. Not a solid lock like I had in my 4X4 Dodges but a power ratio split. Wheres I couldn't back out of my driveway while turning in 4X4 mode in the Dodges without severely binding I have tried the Outlander in all 3 positions with no tugging or binding whatsoever on dry surfaces while sharply turning.
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Replying to: comem47 (May 16, 2008 12:20 pm) Indeed, they should call it "Sport" mode or something like that. If you go on a 4x4 site and say you have a Lock mode you would never here the end of it. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 16, 2008 12:16 pm) Let us know how it stands up in real-world use. As I've mentioned before, I think the Forester and Outlander represent the best CUV's on the market.
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Replying to: psychogun (May 16, 2008 3:22 pm)  We factory ordered to get exactly what we wanted. Forester sales were up 49% in April and demand is hot, so the popular LL Bean model was hard to find, especially the colors my wife liked. Closest one we could locate was in NJ, almost 4 hours drive. High demand is a mixed blessing - it should mean good resale down the road, since the public really likes it, but it also means no incentives.  We should be taking delivery in early July, so if incentives show up by then they will apply to our deal. I'm not holding my breath... |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 16, 2008 4:37 pm) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 16, 2008 4:37 pm) Depending on how high gas prices go over the next month or so, there is a chance demand for the new Forester may soften... But like you said, I wouldn't hold my breath either. Demand for the Outlander has softened considerably since the end of '07, unfortunate for Mitsubishi, but good for consumers... Hopefully, with the 4-cylinder Outlander now well represented on dealer lots, sales may rebound...
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Replying to: psychogun (May 16, 2008 8:40 pm) The report states that total global production came in at 128,606 units, an increase of 12.1 per cent over the same month last year, and marking the 12th consecutive monthly increase since March last year. Production volume in Japan at 86,909 units was up 17.7 per cent, the 17th consecutive month of year-on-year growth and marking a new record since Mitsubishi Motors spun off its truck and bus operations in 2003. This growth, carpages.co.uk reports, was driven by a 37.6 per-cent increase in output (29,444 units) of the new Lancer for the Russian, North American, Middle East and African markets and by a 36.1 per cent increase in output (17,243 units) for export shipment of the new Outlander, which continues to sell briskly in European and Chinese markets.
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And that's exactly the reason why Outlanders for Europe are already being built in the NedCar plant in Europe itself because of the great demand for the Outlander and its variants, the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser. Exports from Japan just can't satisfy the great worldwide demand. If Outlander is a "boring" SUV, I don't think Peugeot and Citroen will want to rebadge it under their own brand.
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Replying to: biscuit_xls (May 16, 2008 11:34 pm) Back here on earth, what does this have to with anything? For all I know, the compeition increased 50% in output, leaving the Outlander in the dust. You're better off sticking to discussing AWD nuances. |
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Replying to: psychogun (May 16, 2008 8:40 pm) |
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