The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) available in ES, SE and XLS V6 trims, each with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Introduced two years ago, the Outlander was fully redesigned with a host of new features last year and is one of the best-selling models in its segment.

Power and Performance

A 168 horsepower 2.4-liter, MIVEC four-cylinder engine with 167 lb-ft of torque mated to 2WD or 4WD with Sportronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) powers the ES and SE trims.

The XLS V6 is powered by a 3.0-liter, 220-horsepower, SOHC MIVEC V6 engine with 204 lb-ft of torque mated to 2WD or 4WD; six-speed Sportronic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with one of the best warranty in the industry – comprising a 10-year/100,000 miles power train limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000 miles new vehicle limited warranty, and 5-year/unlimited miles roadside assistance.

Body and Styling

The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander combines the functionality of a sport utility vehicle with the power of a V6 engine to deliver quick handling most suitable for a vehicle that promises to go anywhere.

The ES features aluminum roof panel, flap-fold tailgate, combination LED tail lamps, chrome exhaust tip and daytime running lights while the SE has additional chrome-plated door handles, 18-inch, alloy wheels, fog lights and chrome accents. The XLS V6 comes with silver roof rails and chrome-plated door handles, aluminum roof panel, 18-inch, alloy wheels, flap-fold tailgate, combination LED tail lamps, color-keyed mirrors, rear privacy glass, V6 badge, dual exhaust finisher, fog lights and daytime running lights.

Inside, air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, 140-watt Mitsubishi CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, multi-information dot-matrix display, 60/40 split-fold/tumble/recline adjuster back seats, nine cup holders and 13 storage compartments, power glass sunroof, FAST (Freehand Advanced Security Transmitter) key, cruise control, sport fabric seats with leather bolsters, high-contrast mirrors, 115V power outlet, 650-watt (max) Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with nine speakers including an integrated, enclosed 10-inch rear subwoofer, digital signal processing, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with a six-month prepaid subscription (from date of purchase), 6 CD/MP3 player, and MP3/audio input jack are key features.

Safety Features

Active Stability Control (ASC), four-wheel disc, anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), advanced, dual-stage front SRS airbag safety system with roll-sensing, side-curtain airbags, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), anti-theft alarm system, and LATCH for children’s protection are standard.