Consumers Find the Mitsubishi Motors Reliable for Years to Come
It was a shame when Mitsubishi Motors decided to discontinue the Mitsubishi Mirage. A lovable hatchback, the Mirage was fuel-efficient and could go the distance. Consumers can drive it for thousands of miles and still keep it going strong. Consumers can thank the Mitsubishi powertrain limited warranty for 10 years/100,000 miles for that. Although the Mirage is gone, the Outlander SUV seems to be here to stay. One has had their Mitsubishi Outlander since 2005, and having recently surpassed 300,000 miles, it’s still going strong. What a huge milestone for any car.
This is a story about a consumer who will forever be loyal to the Mitsubishi name. Amy Butterworth owns a Mitsubishi Outlander, the one from 2005, and claims it started out as a new car with only 13 miles on the odometer – probably from test drives. Back then, you could take a car down the highway, not around the corner, before making a decision. According to Butterworth, since then, she hasn’t had many problems with the Outlander. It’s served her well, and we can’t say we’re too surprised.
“I went looking for a new car back then, and I was looking for a Jeep Wrangler or something. I was just about ready to sign the papers, and I turned around and saw the Mitsubishi sitting there. I said, ‘Wait, a minute what kinda car is that?’ The salesperson told me what it was, and I said, ‘Let me test drive that one.’ So, I did and just fell in love with it.” – Butterworth
Over the years, the Mitsubishi Outlander has seen some upgrades, and if not for the Outlander plug-in hybrid coming stateside, it would still probably be the flagship of the automaker. The Outlander is also known for being budget-friendly amongst the SUV crowd. For instance, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $25,595 (plus destination fee), and comes with many options, made up of 11 different trims, including package trims that add on all the goodies. Every trim also comes with the option to add on Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) traction system for improved control in a variety of driving conditions.
The Mitsubishi Outlander also doesn’t hold back when it comes to standard features. Unlike other automakers who squeeze every dime out of a consumer for upscale features, *cough*Jeep*cough*, Mitsubishi has automatic headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED low and high beam headlights, exterior mirrors with LED turn indicators, and rear privacy glass all standard on every trim. Inside, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 40:20:40 split-bench for the second row (with folding function) are the standard, but upscale trims do get a better hand with an 8-way power adjustable driver seat and heated front seats, but that’s why it’s called the SE Special Edition. Then there are the add-on packages consumers can opt-in for, like panoramic sunroof for most of the lineup.
Over time, Mitsubishi has had a culmination of different devices making up its infotainment system. You wouldn’t find one in 2005, but the newest mode comes standard with an 8-inch smartphone-link display, capable of AM/FM radio, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto, Bluetooth Wireless Technology; a six-speaker sound system; and steering wheel audio and phone controls, plus voice recognition controls. Going on for 40 years, this model year (2023) came with the 40th Anniversary Edition, adding a Bose 10-speaker premium sound system to really up the ante.
Whether already a loyal consumer or ready to make the change, it’s clear why so many consumers choose Mitsubishi. Care to take a test drive and find out for yourself? Find the new Mitsubishi Outlander at Miami Lakes Automall.