The current Mitsubishi Outlander was introduced for the 2007 model year. A total redesign targeted traditional segment leaders with increased size, a host of new features and a thorough makeover inside and out. Notably, the Outlander gained 4 inches of length, which made third-row seating possible while adding 13 cubic feet of cargo space. Mitsubishi's small SUV is available in four trims: ES, LS, SE and top-of-the-line XLS.

The entry-level four-cylinder ES includes many must-have accoutrements as well as a full array of safety features. Moving up to the midlevel, V6-powered LS adds nice features like alloy wheels, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and a roof rack. The SE has the base four-cylinder engine but includes upscale features like a Rockford Fosgate audio system. The high-end V6-powered Outlander XLS offers Bluetooth, keyless ignition, automatic climate control and a fold-flat third-row bench seat.

With the standard third-row seat, all Outlanders have a seven-passenger capacity, though the rear seat is strictly for small children. The Outlander can also be outfitted with high-tech options like a navigation system, a special 30-gigabyte hard drive that can store MP3 audio files and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.

The Mitsubishi Outlander comes with one of two engines: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 168 horsepower, or a 3.0-liter V6 rated at 220 hp and 204 pound-feet of torque. Four-cylinder Outlanders are outfitted with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while six-cylinder models feature a six-speed automatic with manual shift mode. Outlanders come with either front-wheel drive or AWD. Notably, the advanced AWD system has three settings, including a fuel-saving two-wheel-drive mode, an all-weather four-wheel-drive Auto mode and a 4WD Lock mode, which locks the front and rear axles together for maximum traction in extreme conditions.

The Mitsubishi Outlander is praised for its energetic V6 engine as well as its family-friendly design and moderately sporty handling. Negatives include a ride quality that may be too stiff for some and interior controls that still lack the solidity of the switchgear in Honda and Toyota offerings. Overall, buyers seeking value, style and fun-to-drive characteristics in a package that doesn't sacrifice daily usability will find the Mitsubishi Outlander a solid contender.

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