Thursday 5 May 2011

Mitsubishi Outlander GX3 2.2 L Diesel


With its rugged, creative, yet somewhat stylish appearance the Mitsubishi Outlander has out sold many of its rivals by as much as three times.  The solid frame and high driving position give a safe feeling environment whilst the low CO2 emissions of 169g/km give the environment a smile especially when it comes from a robust 4x4. 

For the size of this sturdy machine, fuel consumption is at quite an acceptable level giving a Combined 43.5 MPG from a 13.2 gallon tank.  Depending on the way you drive, you should be able to get 574.2 miles out of this aggressive looking machine.

So with the geeky bit out of the way, what is this vehicle like to drive?  The interior is quite basic so you are not distracted too much with gizmos, the suspension gives a smooth comfortable ride, whilst not being too hard on bumps and the seats are comfortable enough to enjoy a long lazy motorway cruise.  Two extra seats can be found in the rear, suitable for small people or children as with these there is not much legroom, although with the seats folded into the floor, you get a huge amount of space that can hold at least 3 large golf bags.  The model I drove has leather heated seats which were nice but the heated part needs to be better controlled as your body heats up very quickly to the point you feel as though you are about to be burnt.

The automatic version has great software allowing smooth and quick gear change whilst easily keeping the rev counter low, saving you money on fuel.

All in all a great vehicle to rent or buy and a must if you would like the extra seats for emergencies. 

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