We say Unambitious and uninspiring entry into the sector, but the Outlander is fairly cheap and practical with seven seatsPerformance The Outlander’s 2.2-litre engine delivers 154bhp or 174bhp; it that cruises well but can complain when pushed; 60mph takes well over 12 seconds.Emissions CO2 emissions in the Outlander are around 160g/km, which is reasonable for such a large car, while fuel economy is around 44mpg. Four-wheel drive dents both figures.Driving The Outlander offers poor steering and indifferent handling. There's a comfortable ride, however.Feel The Outlander’s diesel engine is noisy when pushed.Space The Outlander SUV has plenty of room for four adults; the fifth will have to be small however. The two seats at the back are very small but they do fold to extend the small boot, which offers 220 litres with all seven seats deployed and as much as 1,700 litres.Equipment Aircon, alloys, electric windows and CD players as standard in the base Outlander.Price The Outlander’s list price is competitive but running costs will be high on insurance, company car tax and consumption. Residuals are no better than average.Quality The Outlander’s dash is smart but looks cheap, though it should be sturdy. Mitsubishi engines and mechanicals are usually reliable.Safety ABS and four bags as standard on the Outlander, which did not attain a full five stars during Euro NCAP safety testing.Pros Generous kit, decent cabin space, generally well madeCons Poor drive and expensive day-to-day costs.Alternatives Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, Citroen C-Crosser, Peugeot 4007
