The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander carries a decent price tag but not much else.
The Outlander is Mitsubishi’s compact SUV. For the 2007 model year, the vehicle has been improved with a more powerful engine, a new six-speed automatic transmission, and an updated all-wheel drive (AWD) system that carries a rear-wheel drive focus, giving the new Outlander a sporty feel on the road.
The Outlander is powered by a single drivetrain for the 2007 model year. It’s a 3.0-liter 220-horsepower V6 paired with a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The vehicle is front-wheel drive (FWD) by default but can be upgraded with AWD. That upgrade to AWD also brings a 1,500-pound improvement in towing capacity, up to 3,500 pounds.
The Mitsubishi Outlander competes against the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Nissan Xterra. It’s targeted at new-car buyers that want a cost-effective vehicle with room for the family and gear.
The Outlander is styled plainly, but that’s part of the appeal here. The sport utility is affordable and straightforward, which is an alternative to the increasingly-complex vehicles that Mitsubishi’s competitors are cranking out. Interior styling follows the same playbook, with all controls, buttons, and displays oriented to be driver-focused.
The front seats are a big improvement over previous model years. They feature deep, well-cushioned bottoms and gentle side bolsters that hold bodies in seats without being too restrictive. The second-row seat is a plain bench and the third-row seat should be reserved for children. Legroom is at least decent in most places. A folding second-row seat makes access to the last row much easier, and all seats fold down for maximum utility.
The new V6 engine and powertrain tuning seem to be oriented more toward maximum gas mileage than performance, which is a plus for family vehicles that might be taken on road trips. It's hard to imagine that a four-cylinder engine would do any better. The powertrain upgrades that Mitsubishi put in place for 2007 are a big leap forward for the Outlander, and have made it much more usable on a daily basis. The FWD orientation is a good one for stability, and it's arguably more important than the AWD auto-transmission setup.
Steering and handling have both benefitted from improvements to the front and rear suspension. There are upgraded shock absorbers and updated suspension that provide a comfortable ride without letting things get too soft.
The Outlander outperforms its competition in cargo space, except for the RAV4, where it’s just edged out. Mitsubishi equipped the Outlander with a clever cargo-loading solution that includes a fold-down segment that creates a small tailgate when the rear door is open to better access the cargo area.
Interior storage is otherwise solid. The glovebox is large and offers two levels of storage, all doors have large cupholders, and the front area carries a whopping four cupholders.
Standard tech in the Outlander includes air conditioning, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted controls, remote keyless entry, and an AM/FM/CD stereo. Available features include Bluetooth, a 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate audio system, a navigation system, auxiliary inputs, automatic climate controls, satellite radio, a rear-seat entertainment system, a sunroof, and DVD inputs.
Many options are only available in added-cost packages that bump the Outlander’s price tag considerably. The Rockford Fosgate stereo is a worthy option, but it adds almost $2,000 to the bottom line. That's a lot of money for an upgraded sound system.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2007 Outlander "good" (the highest rating) in front and side crashworthiness and "acceptable" for its roof strength. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded it five stars in all crash-testing areas except for rollover resistance, where it earned four stars.
Standard safety features include electronic brakeforce distribution, four-wheel ABS, daytime running lights, an engine immobilizer, child seat anchors, dual front side airbags, side curtain airbags, stability control, and an anti-theft alarm system.
I went for a holiday for two weeks when I got back and tried to start my car all the dash lights and stereo turned on but when I turned the key nothing happened no cranking nothing I tried jump starting it with another car still nothing and the 4wd light on the dash is flashing off and on any recommendations please
Mitsubishi Outlander 07 brand new battery stopped for pizza tried to start car sounded like a wrench was thrown in there entire car kicked too. Sounded like machine gun fire. I'm headed back to test battery with multi meter and jump it. Trying to start it breaks my heart tho. Auto zone said check Flexplate. Advice!?
Lights and radio work when I turn the key but won't start just a single click is all had the starter replaced. Mechanic said it maybe the key. But I figured I should seeks other opinions first
Wondering if its possible to turn off the odometer so the mileage cant be recorded. I f have a lease with limited miles and have already driven it over 20000 miles the first year.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.57
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: split liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.57
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: split liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Wireless headphones · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.57
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: split liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.57 · Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: split liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.57 · Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: split liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent