It was first launched in 2000 in the U.S. market. It has got an huge response from Korean and North American customers as well. It is currently competing with Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Qualis, Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Pajero, Honda CR-V, and Nissan X-Trail.
Engine- It is equipped with a powerful 2.2-liter direct -injection diesel engine. It can generate 194bhp and torque of 436 Nm. It also manages to achieve 38.2Mpg. The pickup of the car is good; you can target the 0-70 km speed within 10 seconds. The gear is so smooth which makes driver to enjoy his driving without any difficulties.
Like the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Mitsubishi Outlander XLS tested by Consumer Reports is also a redesigned model for the small SUV segment. Equipped with roomy interior, the Mitsubishi Outlander provides 33.5 cubic feet of storage space when the rear seatbacks are folded. Equipped with a 220- hp 3.0-liter V6 engine coupled with a six-speed transmission, the Mitsubishi Outlander XLS roll out in dealerships carrying a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $30,615.The Suzuki XL7 Luxury, which also earned "Very Good" overall rating from Consumer Reports has a MSRP of $29,284. It comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that provides powerful performance delivering 252 hp, mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Meanwhile, the Dodge Nitro SLT has the least fuel efficiency and performance among the group of SUVs tested by Consumer Reports. The vehicle features the same platform like the
Jeep Liberty with Jeep side step. With a MSRP of $28, 875, the Dodge Nitro offers a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine with only 16 mpg., the group's worst. Inside, the 60/40 rear seatbacks offers 39.5 cubic feet of storage space.
