Comments on: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander VRX review

By: RYau

RYau — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:54:46 +0000

Was thinking about getting the Outlander so hired one for the week to try it out.
All in all a decent vehicle, but has anyone else noticed the awful seats? Driving the car short distances, the seats were fine just to rest your rear on, but over long distances, the front seats were only just tolerable and the back seats were diabolical. Sure, by sliding them back the leg room is fantastic, but I found them flat with no support and the seat fabric was like sitting on a greased toad.

After 1600 kms, something had to give and unfortunately it was my and my two passengers backs.

By: Albert Jones

Albert Jones — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:16:38 +0000

Has enyone had a problem with the outo in the 07 outlander. my box do’s not roll ford it lepps ford

By: HG

HG — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:00:05 +0000

Gents. I’ve been a long-time Mitsubishi owner: Express (260K and next to nothing wrong in ten years), the wife’s Colt, my 380. I want to trade the 380 for a SUV and the Outander is the obvious one for me. Has anyone compared it with a Grand Vitara or an X-Trail – actually driven the Outlander and one of these others. I’d be interested to see how you think they compare

By: fc

fc — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:14:58 +0000

anyone…

Is a Dec 06 Outlander, actually an 07 model please?

By: gary

gary — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:53:34 +0000

I have heard recently that you can get aftermarket seats for the outlander but have not been able to find any info about this. Pls help. i’m in australia, cairns, qld

By: gary

gary — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:24:30 +0000

Hi guys was just wondering if anyone is interested in selling their 3rd row of seats (the additional 2 in the back) as mitsubishi want to charge just under $4000 for the seats only (not fitted). Anyone knowing of poeple who dont want their back seats could you also let me know many thanks guys. Go the outlander! haha

By: Brett

Brett — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:03:48 +0000

I bought a 07 VRX outlander in December 07. I am really happy with it. It has brought alot of joy, great car. I have had no problems what so ever and I will agree with most on some interior plastics but again you can live with that. The fuel consumption I suprised with in regards to some that have been quoted. I have and can get mine down to 8L/100 easy, I have had it lower. Thats with premium fuel also. My father bought a VR first and he gets his down to around 7.9L/100. In town yes they are heavy but I live near the CBD of sydney and can average 15L/100 and under but I don’t drive it enough around town for that to be a concern. We have great camping trips in it, tonnes of room, great features like that split rear gate, I’ve taken it along some roads where I thought noway but it done it easy and Im no 4WD guru. The best feature of this car is its ability to switch from 2wd to awd and lock at the rotation of a dial. Cruise along a hwy in 2wd saving fuel then turn off and get out through the bush with awd and lock, to easy. The V6 goes great, its not slow, lets face it if you want fast you get a HSV Clubby or if you want a balls out 4WD get a landcruiser. The outlander is just so versitile, great car.

By: dead2life

dead2life — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:10:55 +0000

Hi all, looking at getting a manual LS but am concerned about the space saver spare. I read it was banned in india and they offered a full size spare. I have talked to one dealer and they said to buy another wheel and put it in the boot. I spotted an integral energy fleet Outlander with a full size spare, it sticks out more but doesn’t kill your clearance. has anybody looked into this or go it replaced ? and what did it set you back ?

An outlander looks great but I have some reservations after coming down from my 4Runner SR5 Ltd.

By: JD

JD — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:23:32 +0000

Comegetsome,
Before I purchased a VRX 07 model, I did plenty of research which was mainly on overseas sites. I remember someone in the US talking about the ‘elusive’ source of wind noise and they reckon it is the covers that are underneath the mirror mounts. Apparently you can remove then and put something like cardboard to fill the void and stop the rattle and the noise is gone. I have experienced the noise but as of yet have not done anything about it.
– goodluck

By: VRXconvert

VRXconvert — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:53:51 +0000

Hi all, after having owned fords most of my driving life (25 years)I finally decided to try something different. I tested most cars mentioned but went for the VRX 5 seater V6. Took a while to get used to but really enjoy driving it now. Front wheel drive is heaps of fun especially in the wet (even with torque steer). V6 sounds awesome from 3500 revs and up. If i drive carefully can get 11L/100kms.
Only complaint is electronic throttle can tend to lunge the car if you dont go easy from a standing start.