We test drove a new Outlander and were very impressed. Our only concern is the lack of air vents for the second and third rows. We will consistently be using the second row for ourtoddlersand the third row for carpools with other young kids--it gets very hot here in the summers and very cold in the winters; so, gettingthecooled or heatedair back to thekids is important.Does anyone here consistently haul children around and can tell me whether or notthe air circulation to the back rows should be a concern? Many thanks foryourhelp--hope to be joining you asownerssoon.

 

ive had passengers in the car and they never complain about being hot and Im in miami where is always 80 - 90 degrees.

but who knows..it might feel uncomfortable for others..

dude.. the vehicle is amazin.. if you get it I promise youll love it.

 

You know what i find amazing, the difference in the literacy rate between you Outie guys and the DSMers. Freakin 5star and JP can't spell for ****.

 

There actually are rear ducts for the second row. See here:

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/2007...ecs.aspx?lng=2






Interior
LS 2WD
LS 4WD
XLS 4WD



Manual air conditioning
STD
STD
-

Automatic climate control
-
-
STD

Micron air filtration
STD
STD
STD

Rear heater floor ducts
STD
STD
STD

Urethane steering wheel with silver accent
STD
STD
-

Leather wrapped steering wheel with silver accent
PKG
PKG
STD

Leather wrapped shift ****
PKG
PKG
STD

Leatherette wrapped parking brake handle
STD
STD
STD

Premium fabric seats (suede-style knit and sporty mesh fabric)
STD
STD
-

Fabric wrapped door armrest
STD
STD
-

Leather seating surfaces (high-quality leather with perforations)
-
-
STD

 

I could of sworn there were vents going back to the second row. I thought they were under the seat on the floor. Ill double check and update you.

 

In the UK versions there are two air outlets for the rear seats, both under the front seats. I would imagine that all versions are the same. They carry hot and cooled air so you should be OK as long as you do not block them with loose carpets etc!
Ron