2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Local Trade, Leather, All Wheel Drive, CD Radio, Power Sunroof, Cruise Control, Keyless Entry! Moving to the smaller end of the SUV spectrum, Mitsubishi has taken the expertise derived from years of producing larger models and turned out a respectable compact model. The Outlander holds five occupants in an interior that Mitsubishi says resembles that of the sporty Eclipse coupe. Reclining, 60/40-split rear seats fold flat into the floor. A knee-height cargo floor conceals the spare tire, and the rear liftgate is hydraulically assisted. Cargo space totals 60.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, a 140-watt CD stereo, cruise control, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. Steering feel is reasonably good. The seats are comfortable and have good support. The gauges are easy to read, and they sit on a basic but interesting dashboard layout., Mitsubishi’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine makes 140 horsepower and 157 pounds-feet of torque; it teams with a four-speed Sportronic transmission that can operate either automatically or with manually selected gear changes.