Engine: 3.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 3.0-liter V6

Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Sportronic

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic with Sportronic

Standard Safety Equipment: twin, dual-stage front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; roof-mounted side air curtains; active front seat head restraints; electronic skid control; ABS with EBD; second seat child seat safety anchors (LATCH); tire pressure monitoring system

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Mizushima, Japan

Model Tested: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4WD ($25,010)

Standard Equipment: automatic climate control with micron filtration; power windows, central locking and folding outside mirrors; keyless entry and ignition; cruise control; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six-CD/MP3 in-dash changer; steering wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls; four-way adjustable front seats plus driver seat height adjustment; fabric upholstery; leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; 60/40-split, four-way adjustable, fold-down second seat; under-floor stowable, compact third row seat; roof rails; pre-wired for Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth; color audio display incorporating onboard trip computer data; floor mats; tonneau cargo cover

Options as Tested: Luxury Package with auto-leveling Xenon HID headlamps, leather seating surfaces, power driver's seat, heated front seats; Sun & Sound Package includes 650-watt, nine-speaker Rockford-Fosgate premium sound system; Sirius satellite radio with six-month trial subscription; power glass sunroof with sunshade

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 220 @ 6250

Torque: 204 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/26

Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 182.7/70.9/66.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.6/60.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 34.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.3/52.2/41.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 38.3/51.9/36.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.4/39.1/27.7 inches

Trunk Volume: 72.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.5 inches

Curb Weight: 3791 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3500 pounds

Tires: P225/55R18

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 15.8 Gallons