2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Review - Automobile
San Francisco, California -- With some 100 changes, the updated 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is far more than a lightly refreshed version of last year’s crossover. After all, Mitsubishi officials have no problem admitting that the Outlander needed some work to get competitive with its rivals. “We identified a few things that needed to be fixed,” says Mitsubishi product planner Bryant Arnett. Enhancements such as acoustically insulated windshield glass, extra carpeting, and even foam blocks in the front fenders help quell some of the roaring tire noise that cursed the cabin of last year’s Outlander. Every panel ahead of the windshield is new, starting with a new fascia and grille sporting a styling look that Mitsubishi calls its “Dynamic Shield. ” With a huge blacked-out center grille trimmed with chrome, the Outlander's nose is certainly distinctive but not necessarily attractive. The 18-inch alloy wheels have been restyled, and out back there are new taillights and a new chrome finish panel for the liftgate. The incongruous faux-wood dash trim has been swapped out for nicer black pieces, and the steering wheel feels less plasticky and has a smart piano-black finish. Source: www.automobilemag.com
