Last year's Outlander was more like a small wagon than an SUV. Like many of its rivals, however, the Outlander has grown up. The 2007 version is 90 mm longer, 50 mm wider and can seat up to seven passengers in three rows (on the XLS model). The only engine is a 220-hp, 3.0-litre V6 attached to a 6-speed manumatic. Standard safety kit includes ABS, skid control, front-seat side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags.
PRICE: $26,000/$32,000 (est.)
VEHICLE: 4-dr. 5/7-pass. SUV FWD/AWD
STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Engine 3.0 V6 SOHC HP 220 @ 6250 Torque (lb-ft) 204 @ 4000 Trans. 6MM Brakes Disc-Disc Tires 215/70R16 / 225/55R18
SPECIFICATIONS - mm (in.): WB 2670 (105.1) L 4640 (182.7) W 1800 (70.9) H 1680 (66.1) Curb Weight - kg (lb.) 1600/1720 (3527/3791) Cargo Capacity - L (ft3) Seats Up 1104/422 (39.0/14.9) Down 2056 (72.6) Fuel Tank - L (gal.) 63/60 (14.0/13.0) Fuel Grade - Reg
CONSUMPTION - L/100 km (mpg): City 12.0/12.2 (24/23) Hwy 8.1/8.5 (35/33)
SAFETY: ABS (f/r) std Side Airbags std TCS std
POPULAR OPTIONS: AWD opt/std Trans. none A/C std Cruise std Sunroof opt/std CD std