2010 Mitsubishi Outlander – A Stylish Small Crossover SUV

First Look

“The only constant in the world is change”, this saying makes a lot of sense in the auto world which is constantly changing frequently. As a matter of fact the mantra to get success in the modern auto market is to keep changing or enhancing or upgrading your models on regular interval to make it better and better. This is what the Mitsubishi motors have done with their compact crossover SUV Mitsubishi Outlander, and the all new 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with plethora of enhancements which increases the desirability of this crossover SUV.

What’s New for 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander?

One of the most apparent revisions for 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is its all new Nose, which now is more aggressively designed. The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has got its very first update this year since the crossover was redesigned three years ago. The other sections that have received updates include the rear facades, fenders, front mesh grille and hood. Apart from the exteriors, there also are significant enhancements on the interiors like there’s an all new LCD gauge display, an accessible “Fuse” hands free link system which offers voice command and audio streaming for cell phones and MP3 players and real-time traffic updates for the navigation system. There also have been few enhancements under the hood of 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander and one major update includes a small power bump for the V6 engine and an upgraded edition of the all-wheel-drive system, which will be featured in only the top GT trim level.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander will be available in four trim levels. The four trims for the compact crossover SUV will be ES, XLS, GT and SE. The feature set for the base ES trim level of 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander includes air-conditioning, cruise control, a six-speaker CD stereo, reclining back seats, complete power accessories and 16 inch steel wheels. There also is an optional convenience package which comes with heated side view mirrors, alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls, roof rails, an auxiliary audio jack and Bluetooth.

The features for the SE trim includes 18 inches wheels, keyless entry and ignition, a six CD changer music system, fabric sport seats, Foglights, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and turn-signal mirrors. The XLS trim of 2010 Outlander features all the above mentioned features and apart from these there is the Fuse hands-free link system, automatic climate control, a third-row seat, voice-triggered Bluetooth phone connectivity and chrome inflections in the cabin. While the GT trim comes with all these and brings in xenon headlights, aluminum gearshifts, exterior chrome trim, a top Rockford Fosgate sound system, satellite radio and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

There also are plenty of optional features available that you can get depending upon your liking.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander’s ES and SE trims are powered by 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine churning maximum power of 168 hp and maximum torque of 167 pound-feet. On the other hand the GT and XLS trims gets power from a 3.0 liter V6 engine capable of generating maximum power of 230 hp and maximum torque of 215 lb-ft. the standard transmission for the four-cylinder 2010 Outlanders is Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), while the V6 Outlanders are mated with conventional six-speed automatic. Both the transmissions have manual-shift capability.

Safety Equipments

Keeping the security in mind the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander  have got all the major safety features and you will find all the major safety equipments like stability control, antilock disc brakes, full-length side curtain airbags and front-seat side airbags in here. Also standard in 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is the whiplash-reducing front head restraints.

Verdict

The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great option for all the modern buyers who want a crossover SUV, but don’t want to compromise with style. The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is a stylish small crossover SUV.

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