Hi all,

I am interested in 2013 Outlander LS, still deciding between 2WD or AWD. I found few demonstrator with good price.

I have been discouraged by few recalls have been made to this car and also having read some finicky about CVT transmission. And I have to get an auto because wife doesn't drive manual.

How mature and reliable is a Mitsubishi CVT tranny? I currently own a 2004 Camry and never do a special service for the transmission apart from whatever done during scheduled service. Is CVT much difference in maintenance? Thank you for your feedback.

 

I really don't think that there's any inherent defencies in a CVT, just something different that we will have to get used to.

I had a 2011 with the 4 cyl and cvt, which I traded in for a 2012 w/V6 and conventional 6 sp auto.

Just like the power of the v6 and the towing capacity. Fuel mileage isn't significantly different.

go for the V6.

 

Thank you for your response. I don't think we have the V6 version here in Australia. But I could be wrong. At the moment I am considering LS 2.0L CVT Petrol.