First Look: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi is as looking for a hit, if ever anybody in the auto company has ever been. US sales havebeen soft and slipping for years and the once progressive and aggressive brand has been sheddingproduct lines like a bad stand up throws off one liners. Well, let us bring it on.

Certainly a real challenger in the mid-sized crossover mosh pit. Going their own way, as they alwayshave, the 2014 Outlander is an unique commodity that has a different style and feature set.

Using the new Outlander, Mitsubishi designers have tossed the brand's trademark trapezoid grillemotif and stepped straight back into genuinely conservative land. In graphics the new Outlanderlooks like the most generic box on wheels one could imagine, inoffensive if not undetectable in apack of over-styled, over- shouting loud adversaries and creased. If bland is in, Mitsubishi is going tobe the talk of the town. In person, the new Outlander goes over a bit better, and is enjoyable enoughto gaze on, but undoubtedly not a trend setter.

Open the door and you'll find a drastically improved inside. The dash and trim bits no longer screamof decades past, and the overall appearance is modern. Finishes, appropriate, and general qualityadditionally take a step upward, now into the middle of the class. Interior packaging has beenenhanced with more space and a specially upgraded 3rd row seat, that now folds neatly into theflooring and offers adequate space for kids and the short term occupancy http://fuccillomitsu.com,Mitsubishi dealer in Watertown NY of mature sized people without torture complaints coming forthTasteful, functional, roomy and useful with an alluring level of quality and design - well done,considering the price point.

On the road, the new Outlander excels, with an unexpectedly light and ready driving feel. Othershave decided to construct in a heavy feel, but Mitsubishi goes with a delightful nimbleness that isrewarding and refreshing in the curvier areas and unexpectedly enjoyable on the highway. It is achassis also, which adds to the gratifying driving impression. Undoubtedly, the new Outlander drivesvery well.

The new Outlander is establish to arrive at car dealers in June with a foundation cost right around$24K, top line V6 AWD GT models will go for about $29K. It is very competitive at those costs,offering a lot of value for the dollar, if not class leading anything else, besides the outstandingwarranty coverage. It is the only mid size to offer a 3rd row seat, and the roomier, plusher newvariant is a very solid characteristic edge.

A lot of Crossover for the money, with excellent road etiquette and great economy .. let us see howthat plays.