Mitsubishi Outlander Overview

The 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander gets a new engine and transmission that give it a needed boost in performance. The 2004 Outlander offers more spirited acceleration than the 2003 model. Outlander is smooth and quiet, and feels rock steady at highway speeds.

Similar in size and character to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, the Outlander has four doors and a roomy cargo area that's easily accessible. Like other small crossover sport-utilities, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers elevated seating for better visibility.

Outldander is neither tall nor tippy and its compact size helps it negotiate the often-hostile asphalt jungle. All-wheel drive is an option when the pavement disappears beneath snow and ice or dissolves into a dusty, rocky trail.

Taut and toned, the Mitsubishi styling is bolder and more aggressive than the Honda, Toyota, or the similar-sized Subaru Forester. Aggressive pricing makes the Outlander an attractive alternative.