The new Outlander is a truly international car. First of all, it is available everywhere in the wor

March 22, 2008 14 comments Author: Karl Test: Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 Instyle Plus Tests, Auto Several years ago, when such Kakao.lv did not exist, I decided to ride for fun with the new Mitsubishi Outlander at that time. The car was interesting both for its alien design and the idea itself - the so-called "parketnieku" was not yet so popular. At the time, I was struck by a car - both good both in a bad sense. isme First of all - it's really handy and well thought out car. Secondly isme - it suffered a catastrophic lack of capacity with a relatively small two-liter motors. Then there were not available later so popular 2.4-liter engines. Since the first test drive has passed a lot of time and a lot has changed. Also in the same car. Today we will have a completely different car - the new Outlander. What is different then the new from the old? In short - with everything. It has become much higher (as long stretched by 20 centimeters) and a new look. Appearance can also be the most distinguishes the new from the old, because it has become much simpler, more classical, but at the same time modern. By contrast, in terms of ideas, it is still the same "parketnieku", a Latvian or a practical family car, which is not too big, but it is quite roomy and comfortable.
The new Outlander is a truly international car. First of all, it is available everywhere in the world. Second engines (diesel) Mitsubishi creeping from Volkswagen. And thirdly Outlander has two French cousins - Citroën C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007, following the idea is exactly the same car, only with a different muzzle (so what if you do not like the Outlander classic design you can safely choose from extravagant French nationality, by the way, are also produced in Japan). This is now the modern globalization. As usual our test car is allowed for the crème de la crème - the most expensive and most equipped car. In this case, it's Outlander 2.4 Instyle Plus CVT. It is both leather upholstery and satellite navigation and DVD / HDD player and rear view camera and other goodies. And of course contactless key that allows the remote control to hold a deep pocket and never tamper with. Another feature that distinguishes isme the new from the old is the number of seats in the cabin. The new Outlander possible with a third row of seats. As usual - it's just a reserve, isme not for everyday use. The first thing that impresses embarking Outlander is the size. The car is much bigger than it looks. And more precisely inside. The cabin space is plenty isme for both front and rear seats. The panel is simple but well-reviewed with all the necessary cranks and buttons in the right places. True, as our car is equipped with a multimedia center with a large touch screen, in addition to the lack of buttons makes the panel look too simple. Also, the center console everything as usual, and there we can find a four-wheel drive switch, here is a small rotating button form. Both front seats are very comfortable, with good lateral support for both the back of both legs. The only followed here can still hanker have the opportunity to lift the corner above. The adjustable, but not sufficiently large range. The problem though is not as pronounced isme as the L200 pickup, but can sometimes interfere. Steering wheel itself is comfortable and classic, of course, with many and various control isme buttons. For one thing Mitsubishi manufacturers isme Fuj - for contactless key. Door opening and closing easy as it should be, but the engine start-up isme ... for some reason the Japanese noskopojušies impose isme certain Start button, instead of imposing a plastic handle ignition. So auto piedarbināšana occurs as usual - by turning on the ignition, the only difference that the "key" in a permanent basis. Next to the navigation, audio, video, CD, DVD, HDD, MP3, Bluetooth Multimedia devices such key solution isme looks cheap. 30 thousand euros to the machine isme could still be pretty Start a button. Our car 2.4-liter engine is combined with a stepless variator, which allows you to enjoy the pleasures of an automatic box. Many probably roub noses when they hear the word variators, but nowadays there's no need to worry. The apparatus works perfectly and provides a pleasant and smooth ride, where a "gear" shifting shown as the tachometer arrow. It is also given the option to switch manually, but then I see absolutely no need. If I wanted to go "sporty", then you just need warmest isme pedaling. For both of these sporty car to withhold from. It is certainly no longer the slow Outlander with someone I met before, isme but no traffic lights sprint records, it also does not erect. Car ride is amazing "lightweight". It behaves almost like a passenger car and did not like bezceļnieks (whatever it may not). Both the city and on the highway the car is easy to handle and do not suffer a "gāzelību". The steering wheel is heard clearly and sufficiently informative, isme the court compared to the BMW X3 Outlander is still to grow. City car crosses the pit easily and outstanding experiences. Both speed humps should not force the lowering speed - Backend isme enough "lecīga" and shock felt in front of the mushroom