Reviews: The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
By Tom Smith
The Mitsubishi Outlander for 2006
Made in JAPAN for Mitsubishi, the Outlander for 2006 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $18,499 USD with a invoice price of $17,440 USD.
Outlander Dimensions
In 2006 the Outlander has an overall length of 179.00 inches and a width of 68.90 inches. It sits a total of 66.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.30 inches. Front headroom is 38.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Outlander a turning radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 225/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Outlander comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3285 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V engine gets 21 - 22 miles/gallon city and 26 - 28 miles/gallon highway off a 15.70 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Outlander are also available.
Pricing
The Outlander retails for $18,499 USD with a invoice price of $17,440 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $595 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Cargo Area Cover, Cargo Net, Fog Lights.
Exterior color choices include Cool Silver, Diamond White Pearl, Electric Blue, Graphite Gray, Labrador Black Pearl, Lofty Green, Phoenix Red, Rio Red Pearl with interior choices of Charcoal Cloth Interior, Sandblast Cloth Interior. The Outlander seats 5 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also has a 120 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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