Hi Mitsu enthusiasts, a newb here -
we're looking to expand to a CUV and seriously considering the Outlander. We test drove the 2010 4cyl. but financially have decided to go pre-owned. Happy the 2007 is a 6cyl, 6spd tranny, but we may not be able to get up to the 4WD. Living north of Toronto, we definitely receive a lot of snow but a good set of winter tires and most fwd cars do fine.. Wanted to know if anyone had opinions on how much better the 4WD is in snowy conditions? I would put winter rubber on no matter which model.

We do not do ANY off-roading but we do tow a SeaDoo. However, I am currently towing my SeaDoo with a Saab 93 with no problems. It's less than 1000 lbs.

Further, any comments on reliability of the 2007 will be much appreciated... We were looking at the CR-V, Forester and Ford Edge as alternates.

Thanks for the input - we're hoping Mitsubishi will be our choice !

 

I have the 2008 4 Cyl and lived in Port Union for a while so I had all the nice winteer experiences with my Outtie.

Without Winters, the 4WD option and especially the LOCK option was fantastic. However, Nothing whill beat a good set of WINTERS.

Now Im living in London ONT and the Combination of WINTERS + the 4WD Lock option my outtie is unstoppable in the snow. It mauls thorugh it and I cant get stuck. We had a few days last year where people were snowed in, plows dont come for hours. the 4WD Lock option was amazing, and agian with the proper set of WINTERS.

For the few times you need the 4WD option, Its tottaly worth it.

 

I must agree. If you can find it in your budget to get a Outie with 4wd please do it.The few times you switch it into 4wd and get to where ya want to go will make ya glad you have it. A reliable piece of mind.

 

Another issue with 2WD is that the front wheels tend to slip if you press on the gas moderately and traction control kicks in. This happens to me even in dry weather, and especially when it is raining...so I have to put in in 4WD or 4WD lock depending on the speed I want to accelerate at. This is because the V6 has plenty of low end torque...

 

I agree with the rest. 2WD does my wife well, but when I drive, I prefer 4WD even on dry roads. To me, 2WD feels like the front wheels are straining a bit. It is an animal in snow. It definitely beats my Ranger in snow, which does pretty good.

 

Thanks for the replies, we'll definitely keep our eye out for a 4WD. Being an 07, not many are being returned on lease just yet, but towards the end of this season I suspect more will become available.

Thanks again, looking forward to joining the forum on a regular basis if we end up with a Mitsu Outie

 

...but we just bought my wife a former leased 07 XLS (2WD)... so they are coming out of the woodwork.

 

I have a 2010 GT. Love it. No winters yet. One of my coworkers has an 07 Outlander 2WD 4 cyl. She is very happy with it in the Wisconsin winter. 110,000 miles. Not one problem. Just oil and tires.
FWIW
Good Luck in your search,
Chekk6

 

i do that all the time too i guess i have a heavy foot :P

 

i use to have a 2003 CRV, and the Outlander have way better 4WD then the CRV so : )
and an other thing CRV is AWD ( all the time ) Outlander is 2WD and you can put 4WD,
so better