First Drive: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander - Autos.ca
Since its redesign in 2014, the Mitsubishi Outlander could have easily been dubbed the Outsider, such was its lukewarm reception in this highly competitive compact SUV segment. There was nothing particularly wrong with the Outlander, but neither did it stand out in any way. While Canadian sales of the Outlander tallied 5,330 in 2014, this number pales against the Ford Escape juggernaut of 52,198 units. So how would the Mitsubishi Outlander have fared in this punch-up. changes to the 2016 Outlander. Mitsubishi has gone over this SUV with a fine-tooth comb, focusing mostly on NVH, ride quality, improved handling and perceived quality. Mitsubishi brought a few 2015 models along so we could drive them back to back with the 2016. Smart move. Criticisms of the 2014-15 Outlander centred on its woolly body control, too much road and tire noise, and cabin quality that wasn’t up to scratch. It isn’t as alert on these back roads as a Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5, but it shows a pleasantly compliant and quiet ride that puts it with the segment leaders in this regard – the Nissan Rogue being one. Mitsubishi did a lot of work below decks. Source: www.autos.ca
