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Mitsubishi Outlander
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
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$24,895
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5.8
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2020 Subaru Forester
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8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Mitsubishi Outlander
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
19
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Subaru Forester
2019-2020 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2020 Subaru Forester Infotainment System
42
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.5-liter Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
166 hp @ 6000 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/55HR18
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire
P225/55HR18
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
29 MPG
City
25 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
415 miles
431.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
498 miles
547.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184.8 in
182.1 in
Height
67.3 in
67.5 in
Max Width
71.3 in
71.5 in
Front Width
60.6 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
60.6 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
105.1 in
Ground Clearance
8.5 in
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.9 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.6 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.6 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.3 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.4 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.9 in
53.6 in
Third Row Leg Room
28.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
35.7 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
50.4 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
39.4 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,329 lbs
3,449 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63.3 ft³
76.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
34.2 ft³
35.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
10.3 ft³
35.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alloy Silver Metallic
  • Cosmic Blue Metallic
  • Labrador Black Metallic
  • Mercury Gray Metallic
  • Quartz Brown Metallic
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Pearl White
  • Red Diamond
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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