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The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander range of configurations is currently priced from $15,997.
Our most recent review of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander resulted in a score of 8.1 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Deputy Editor James Cleary had this to say at the time: Although some signs of age are creeping in, regular updates over a six-year run in the Australian market have helped the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV keep its head above water. This new GSR grade offers compelling value-for-money, great space-efficiency, and still unique to its segment plug-in hybrid flexibility. But if you’re after a genuinely sporty five-seat SUV experience don’t believe the Bilsteins and ‘blacked-out bits’ hype.
You can read the full review here.
This is what James Cleary liked most about this particular version of the Mitsubishi Outlander: Value, Efficiency, Ownership package
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is also known as Mitsubishi Airtrek (2001–2005) in markets outside Australia.
The Mitsubishi Outlander 2021 prices range from $18,700 for the basic trim level SUV ES 5 Seat (2WD) to $50,710 for the top of the range SUV Phev Exceed 5 Seat (awd).
One of the Mitsubishi Outlander’s better selling points is being able to fit seven seats into a medium SUV. Granted, the third row is better suited for occasional, rather than everyday use, but it is handy to have especially if, like us, you often have the kids’ friends in the back. The 60/40 split-folding middle row, with its improved seat shape and reclining back, is really comfortable, with rails that allow you to increase or decrease leg room if needed.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed's interior feels quite demure, courtesy of a dark colour palette. The high gloss piano black inserts may attract the dust but offer a nice contrast, as does the stitching on the leather seats and around the gear shift. The combination 8.0-inch touchscreen with the climate controls below is a tidy central feature and well positioned for inputs from the driver.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed's features list includes, multi-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, 18-inch alloy wheels, active cruise control, six-speaker audio (with digital radio), LED headlights, tail-lights, fog lights and DRLs, auto headlights, heated front seats, leather upholstery (extending to the steering wheel and gear shifter), power sunroof, power tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, plus a reversing camera and 360-degree view display.
Ultimately, you may have to resort to a locksmith to have the key fob re-synced with the car. But before you do that, try this: Mitsubishis of this era often have a key fob with a lock and unlock button. While sitting in the car (or standing next to it) push both lock and unlock buttons down together. Hold them down until you see the fob’s LED flash three times. Then, push the unlock button for one flash of the LED. The LED should then flash another two times and you’re all set. The lock and unlock buttons should now work.
It may not work with all cars, but it’s definitely worth a try. If it doesn’t, you probably have a Mitsubishi model where syncing has to take place via the OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) plug which requires a bit more know-how and the correct plug tools. That’s where your friendly locksmith or auto electrician comes in.
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The NSW government website advises that you must not drive a high performance car on red P-Plates. But that’s hardly the case for a 2007 Outlander, so you should be fine. The catch is that you must also only drive cars that feature the type of transmission you took your test on. So, if you took your test in an automatic or clutchless manual car, then the Outlander you drive unsupervised must have the same transmission type, and not have a conventional manual with a clutch pedal.
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This issue will always come down to the documented service history that each car comes with. A switched-on previous owner will not only have serviced the vehicle by the book, but will also have kept the relevant receipts as proof of this crucial work being done. We'd always choose the vehicle with a big wad of service receipts over a similar car with no (or less) evidence of scheduled maintenance.
Beyond that, the Nissan clearly has almost 50,000 fewer kilometres on its odometer, so all things being equal it probably nudges ahead at that point. In either case, the CVT transmission fitted to these cars is likely to be the major source of mechanical grief down the track. Both brands' CVT transmissions have been known to give trouble. If that bothers you, then perhaps the one to buy is the Outlander AWD with the turbo-diesel engine option. In that guise, the vehicle has a conventional automatic transmission rather than a CVT.
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Despite it's seven-seat capacity, the Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed (petrol) tips the scales at a relatively modest 1535kg, and its 2.4-litre naturally aspirated, four-cylinder petrol engine has enough oomph to accelerate the car from 0-100km/h in around 9.0sec.