Comments on: Mitsubishi limited edition Outlander ACTiV

By: andy

andy — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:43:35 +0000

Still decide which one should I buy mazda cx7, rav4, Honda CRV, or outlander..

By: Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:22:37 +0000

Really wanted to buy an X-Trail but test drove a Diesel TI. Noisy engine but good performance. Test drove the 2.5 litre petrol both with CVT. Quieter engine.
Found the interior layout poor. front Seats totally lacking in support for long drives for myself at 180 cm height. Poor side/rear visibility from wing mirrors. read how Nissan don’t warranty clutches on manual X-Trails, every other manufacturer does. Nissan charge like a wounded bull for accessories. X-trail too dated.
Test drove the Outlander, loved the seats, visibility, smoothness and layout.
Bought it and “love that car”. 5/10 warranty that Nissan cannot match.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:21:45 +0000

The bluetooth works a treat in the Outlander Activ

By: maximark

maximark — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:50:46 +0000

Hi Malec,

I have the Xtrail for 6 mnths and done around 12000 km. Over all I’m very happy with my xtrail. On the positive side; it’s very good on fuel, cushion ride very quiet, very good at climbing hill, boot space is huge.

However, there’s negative things too. There is no audio control on steering wheels for the top model Ti which I found really stupid. Also, headlights are not bright enough, the reverse sensors dont work very well ( I will have it fixed by Nissan next week)

There is one big concern with the CVT gear box at the moment.As I understand, Nissan has already replaced a few new gear boxes for the Xtrails, few has only done 10000 km. So unless you have to get the auto then go for the CVT, (hopefully they will fix CVT problems for all the 09 models,my is also 09 built and has no problem so far) otherwise it’s safer to buy the manual, I reckon the manual diesel is the best choice if you get the manual.The diesel has audio control on steering wheel,alarm system..etc. You can find a lot of useful infor on the xtrail here australianxtrail.com.au Hope this help.

By: malec

malec — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:25:23 +0000

Hi maximark,

Just trying to decide between the outlander activ and xtrail ti. Are you happy with your choice(xtrail)?

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:32:15 +0000

I bought one just yesterday.
Auto adds $2500 to the price, but got the wired tow ball thrown in

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:02:27 +0000

Fine then, not a Tiguan. But I know I could have a Koleos for that money. In fact less as I’ve seen them for $29,990 dive away. They’re no smaller than the Outlander either. No seven seat option, but big enough.

By: Supercujo

Supercujo — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:14:26 +0000

Someone didn’t think about that name much…
http://www.activ.asn.au/

Same name as an organisation that assists people with mental disabilities.

By: Gilly

Gilly — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:49:00 +0000

Not to mention the Tiguan has the interior space of a port-a-loo.
The Outlander is good on the money for its roomy cabin, features and not to forget that 5/10 warranty!

By: observer

observer — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:58:06 +0000

Alex
The Outlander is $33,990 driveawy…as opposed to the Tiguan base bodel which is $33,990 plus $2,500 pre-delivery and other usual on road Govt ripoffs (Stamp duty, rego, green slip etc) which would be at least another $1700 plus metalic paint which VW charge another $900.

So were up to $39,000 plus and we havnt ticked any option boxes or accesiries yet.