The Mitsubishi Outlander is a 4-door SUV offered in 2WD 4dr ES , 2WD 4dr SE , 2WD 4dr GT , 4WD 4dr SE and 4WD 4dr GT . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (168 hp) and 3.0-liter V6 (230 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is Front or selectable AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. The Outlander XLS V6 uses Regular fuel.
The Outlander XLS V6 has a 3,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Toyota RAV4 , Kia Sportage and Subaru Forester .
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