2013 Outlander Review

[arist]

Well ..its getting better and better I cant believe it...aiming for the 4's NOW!!! I think it is possible ....perhaps the engine is just starting to loosen up a bit...its Awesome....better than a hybrid!

[Pickle]

The sub 5's I got weren't in Eco Mode. But it was a 80 kph stretch over Westgate and Burnley Tunnel to Blackburn Rd turnoff!
Dave

[arist]

So perhaps ECO mode is really just for getting up to speed ?...once there perhaps it makes no difference between ECO and non ECO ?!

Today for me it was flat no wind and dry.. few cars and a bit lucky with the lights... I guess every bit helps!

If we had got the stop/start technology the figures could be even better!

With your 4.8L/100K's that's nion 60 MPG in old money !!

[Dion]

Wait till it loosens up. A few thousand kays on it will see the economy down to lower figures. Also check your tyre pressures.

[arist]

What highest tyre pressures can we safely use for road use ?

At the moment Im getting regular fuel economy in the mid to high 5's even around town...so pretty happy...I put in 70 dollars of fuel 18 days ago and still have over a quarter of a tank! Previously Id be filling up every week.

.. Im still thinking I can get to the 4's given a bit longer ....only just got 1000K on the clock...will be checking tyre pressures tomorrow..hopefully there is room for a bit more air.

[Dion]

No simple answer to that one, unfortunately!

To be honest we're also considering a new Outlander. We need something with decent rear legroom for my growing boys (I'm 2m tall, they take after me) and the Outlander seems to have some seriously impressive rear legroom even with the front seats set back.

From all reports the diesel auto is the pick, so just trying to see if we can get something that's in our price range ... anyone care to share what sort of money they've managed to get an Aspire diesel auto on the road for?

[Bundyk]

I wouldnt go any higher than 34-36 psi for the passenger tyres on the car. Go any higher and the ride will start to become a little harsh/crashy and you will start to wear the centre of the tyres out, leading to premature tyre replacement. Not worth it just to try and save, at best, 1 lph.

[arist]

Got the Diesel Aspire for 37K ... But I reckon you should be able to get a better deal than that now ... bargain hard !

Indeed heaps of room in the back...and the seats recline.. our kids love the extra room.


Will check my tyres.. and push up to about 36psi.

[Dion]

Drove an aspire Di-D today. Quite a nice bit of gear, the engine/gearbox is certainly better than the X-trail Tdcis and Santa Fe diesels we have in the work fleet that I drive from time to time.

Now in the throes of prices negotiations, attempting to extract a reasonable value for my 2007 VW Jetta with only 38,000kms on the odo.

[Pickle]

I reckon the six speed and the 2.2 are a dynamic combination. Might be the go for you guys with Outlanders to get Keiron to do some development work on some plates for them.
My report will be online on Monday for the one I test drove.
Dave

[Jords]

Aren't Mitsubishi bring a hybrid out in this one?

[Pickle]

Aren't Mitsubishi bring a hybrid out in this one?

Most certainly are. Already released o/seas.

http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-may-be-delayed-for-us/

[arist]

It sounds like a winner @ 1.6litres per 100Kilometres

another info board http://www.insideoutlander.boards.net/

[Dion]

I reckon the six speed and the 2.2 are a dynamic combination. Might be the go for you guys with Outlanders to get Keiron to do some development work on some plates for them.
My report will be online on Monday for the one I test drove.
Dave

For us the big one is legroom. This thing seriously has more legroom for second row passengers when the front seats are set all the way back than the Pajero I reckon. Of course, that is at the expense of 3rd row passengers but we won't be using them.

[arist]

Almost in the 4's today