Mitsubishi Outlander 2006-2012 used car review

The Mitsubishi Outlander is an SUV ideal for families, with seating for up to seven.

Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good

Fold down lower tailgate
Smooth CVT transmission

The not-so-good

Seven-seat vehicles have limited boot room with all seats in use
High road noise

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander G

Price

$12,000 to $25,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 125kW/232Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.3-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4765mm

Width

1795mm

Height

1655mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.6m

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Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

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