so i have order the outlander and i will get it next week
done 2 testdrives but not in big uphills.
i have read that the 2.0 DID is a bit down on power. Some said that they ralliart it and it was much better.
What this fourm has to say?

 

Once you get it moving its OK but when you see a hill ( especially witha caravan on the hook ) you have to 'stir the pudding'.... i.e, use the gears. The plus side is the low fuel consumption. I have no inclination to 'Ralliart' it.
Hope you enjoy it
Ron

 

I have driven the 2.0 once... uphill.. on a pretty steep slope. It was alright. My only concern was the noise. Thats why I went for the 2.2.
This one is a great engine, almost no noise at all, tires are noisier.
2.2 is also somewhat stronger, although the 2.0 did not have any problem with 4 people inside and 30% uphill...
It's a great car... enjoy it!!

 

I get 2.0 DID seven months ago, now over 17K km and only one problem with turbo pipe. Car is excellent, but I recommend ralliart as must do. I purchase it after two months of deployment. Difference is uncomparable, it spend some more fuel in city, but it worth every cent.
If you could get 2.2 go for it, unfortunately it was not available at time of purchase. According to me much better and quieter engine compared to 2.0, but if you already get 2.0 with ralliart upgrade you'll have at least same power and torque.

 

1000 km on the clock now and i am very happy with it. very good economy and the power is very good. no need to rally art it. Although i did search and there is no official rally art modification

 

In the German accessory catalog there is mention of a power upgrade... it is not explicitly called Rally Art though....

 

I have the dutch Ralliart PowerPack, going from 140 hp to 167.2.2 was also not available yet when I bought mine and since I knew the engine pretty well I didn't really mind.