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Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD CVT $27,990 D/A (Australia Wide)

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Insanely good price for a solid family SUV. Normally the CVT version sells for ~$34-35K driveaway

Includes
5 seats
2.0L Smart-MIVEC petrol engine
ECO Mode
CVT Transmission
18 inch alloy wheels
Reversing Camera
5 Year/100,000km warranty

Capped prices for car over 4 years

15,000km/12 Month $355
30,000km/24 Month $355
45,000km/36 Month $355
60,000km/48 Month $355

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Excludes government, rental & national fleet buyers. Offers available on new vehicles purchased & delivered between 17 August - 30 September 2016. Participating Mitsubishi dealers only. While stocks last. Mitsubishi Motors Australia reserves the right to extend or modify these offers. See participating dealers for full Terms and Conditions. 1 Recommended DRIVE AWAY selling price includes 12 months registration, CTP insurance, Stamp Duty & Dealer Delivery. *Free auto upgrade from manual to automatic transmission on Outlander LS 2WD. Free auto upgrade not available with any other advertised offer.

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    • +3

      Yeah I picked up a cheap Pajero Sport Exceed last week due to this I reckon.

    • NC8

      and so did the VM/Porsche/Skoda group

      Japan has had the Takata airbag scandal

      Grand Cherokees have been absolute lemons

      Ford Australia is having a class action lawsuit against them for crap "powershift" dual clutch transmissions.

      My point is, there is no car company that's squeaky clean.

      • -1

        Tesla

        • +7

          fires

        • @fattyboombatty:

          Because no petrol or diesel car has ever caught on fire….

          Sigh…

        • +5

          Autopiloting into trucks.

        • @reecho:

          autopilot
          edit: beat to it

        • @k-rokfm:

          I dont see why were getting downvoted for mentioning this. It is a "big" scandal that Tesla has had. As an example of every company having one.. Tesla is an awesome company! I would buy one in a heartbeat if i could afford one. But it doesnt take away from the fact its had a little bit of bad publicity

        • +1

          @k-rokfm:

          There is a dirty big disclaimer that comes up on the center screen saying that autopilot is still in BETA and it is an aid. Maintain hands on wheel at all times etc etc. If you accept this you can switch it on. It does not instantly give you free licence to Watch DVD's, use a laptop, fall asleep, drive at excessive speed, climb into the back seat or any other number of things stupid people have done while using it.

          The USA needs to mandate underrun protection for trailers like they have done in Europe….but that's another conversation to have…

        • +1

          @reecho:

          Re the stupid people, this is why all other manufacturers haven't dumped their beta software onto the general population. Manufacturers have been dabbling in auto pilot stuff since the 1960's and haven't dared bring it to market as it's never foolproof enough.

        • @k-rokfm:

          Getting decapitated by a semi trailer is a "little bit of bad publicity"?

        • @rodericb:

          Agree 100%. Never foolproof….

      • Kia? Renault?

    • Cheating on the tests aside, we've had an Outlander for a couple of years and have had exceptional fuel economy from it.

  • +20

    Thanks OP, can only like order a couple though. Exhausted all my funds, however these will accompany my 10x Suzuki's I also purchased last night.

    Cheers!

    • Haha yeah. With all the savings we get from OB over the years, we all must be a bunch of rich OzBargainers, now going upmarket and buying cars from this site XD

  • +5

    Underpowered in 2.0 example here. 2.4 is the better buy.

    • -2

      kerb weight is 1400kg, so it's actually lighter than other cars in its class.Plus the CVT transmission makes the most of the smaller engine, I know this as I drive a 2.0 Dualis CVT

      • +5

        I drove a dualis+2 for a year. It's one of the worst new cars I've ever driven. Woefully underpowered and the cvt made you want to walk instead of driving.

        What you are saying above is marketing speak for "we built a shit product, we don't know how to sell it so let's make up some crap to sucker these people in"

        • +9

          Not really marketing speak mate, some people don't need a V6/V8 and dart through traffic (the gov doesn't even let us go over 100km on most roads!) or do overtaking on the highway, or tow a small caravan.

          All I need my Dualis+2 for is to get myself or my family from A-B comfortably and safely.

        • +1

          @rodripa: I went v6 after my Tiida over heated on a trip up to the blue mountains during a hot summers day. I think with smaller engines, it needs to work harder and it can lead to this. Correct me if I am wrong. Had 4 passengers going up steep hill on 42 degree day.

        • -1

          @zealmax:

          4 Passengers up a steep hill on a 42 degree day equals a fully laden, tiny 4 cylinder at maximum load. I'm not sure what you were expecting, the tiida is Nissan's most basic 4 door passenger vehicle. It's made for pottering around town not mountain treks in 40+ degree weather. That is enough to kill a lot of budget passenger cars.

        • +4

          Then the car has (or had) a fault. I live in the Blue Mountains and they're not a challenge to any car in reality unless you have a cooling system issue.

          Companies spend thousands of hours testing in much harsher climates e.g. Death Valley, Phoenix AZ, for many things incl overheating etc. Sorry to say that the BM barely scrapes the surface of hard climbs.

        • @freddofrog42: New engine and water pump installed. Running fine except for that day.

        • +1

          @zealmax:
          I am pretty sure that it happened due to some other reasons with the cooling system as freddofrog42 says. It might be under powered and yes you might even be trying to lean forward while driving for it to go faster, but that will not cause overheating issues irrespective of the temperature.

          oops…just saw ur reply Zealmax

        • @pauper: The engine had a blown head gasket, replaced the engine and genuine water pump. I dunno what happened, but the high temperature warning came on. Called the mechanic and he said he had a number of calls for over heating that day. It was crazy hot that day. I think the strain on the engine pushed it over. Let the car cool down and drove back home and to the mechanic without issues. After that I am wary of going to the mountains with the car on a hot day.

        • @zealmax: The mechanic done a shit job fixing it.
          You probably have bigger issues and some one cut Connors. I have had many Nissan's and done Hill climbs with them not an issue. Even my mates old tiida it was a first gen.

        • @aussieprepper: You might be right, but how do I prove it? The consumer always holds the shorter end of the stick in Australia.

        • @pauper: haha the 3 others were leaning back whilst on the hill

    • +1

      I had one of these as a company car. Pretty decent workhorse but it was definitely underpowered in normal mode. I ended up driving in 'sports' mode most of the time for better gear ratio. Overall can't complain as you don't buy these things to win races but since then I have a similar size RAV4 and it seems better balanced. I quite likes the boot space of the outlander though as it was great for moving house :)

  • +2

    LOL (profanity) mitsubishi, trying to charge me $1,000 for a new starter motor… just the part no labor

    • +2

      Non genuine is always an option….

      • This is true but I've heard from countless people that non OEM engine parts are not the way to go.. as they break down even easier… but now we know to stay away from mitz

        • +2

          Go to an auto-electrician FFS, they will fix or replace it for a fraction of genuine…seriously, why are people so brainwashed into needing genuine parts for cars outside warranty!

    • What's wrong with it? Brushes are a typical cause and quite cheap.

      • turned out i jumped the gun and it was the battery acting up but… 1k for a starter motor is fairly extreme

        seeing as my mate was having issues with his stater at the same time as i was and mercedes was charging him 650 for the part (2011 E250)
        and thats coming from a luxury car manufacture.

        all good now tho, never will buy another mits tho

  • +1

    2.0 litre engine in a family SUV ?

    • +1

      like I've said above the CVT makes the most for the lack of torque on these cars. Not everyone needs to race around our already congested roads

      • +5

        No one want to race on congested roads, but they want to accelerate and need power when the lights goes green.

        • +3

          Turning off aircon when light goes green helps with the acceleration

        • +1

          @fritzsticker: "When lights go green -> Turn off your air con and then after few seconds turn on".
          It will help, but do you want to do it every few hundred metres in city or on a motorway in congestion? Driving should not be miserable doing that. Choose a correct engine rather than doing that thing later.
          Would rather spend a little more once in a better machine. Toyota Rav4 2.4 is CVT and has better response no matter how light in weight this one is. I think 2.4l shd be bare minimum you want to try unless it is a diesel engine.

          I sometimes think 2.4l engine in RAV4 has a bit less power sometimes, so won't recommend to go backwards else next SUV will be 1.6l Petrol super duper CXT engine and you will be told it will be fine on our congested roads.

    • +1

      I test drove it about a year ago and compared it to the smaller ASX with the same engine (ASX was nicer to drive). I do not recommend the 2L as you'll have to work it very hard in order to push it around. It is surprisingly light in weight considering the size but you can feel how empty it is inside as far as facilities and comfort is concerned. The CVT feels pretty unintelligent as well trying to figure out which "gear" is optimal even though you've obviously wanted to push it with the accelerator.

      Ended up taking neither and went with the base model of the Twin charged VW Tiguan for a couple of grand more (during the sale). It's a Smaller car (comparable to the ASX) but its got way more creature comforts than the base Outlander which feels super plasticy and empty.

      What is it about the modern Mitsubishi's these days with these stupidly small engines in their cars that really needs to work out? Their Mirage drives like a four wheeled motorcycle, the Lancer feels underpowered compared to the equivalent classes and the Outlander just feels like trying to squeeze a Lancer Engine in a mid-sized 4WD. Its pretty horrible situation.

  • if it was the CVT at this price with the glitzy extras then it be buying it tomorrow.

  • +6

    Cvt's are the worst thing ever to happen to cars.

    • -4

      no no no, Dual clutch trannies are MUCH worse!

      I still remember driving a VW Golf in inner city Melbourne, the lurching and jumping drove me crazy.

      Some critics regard CVTs, in particular Subarus to be excellent, I can't say what the Outlander is like as I only ever drove a very old conventional auto model.

      • +2

        I guess it depends how you drive your car. CVT's just feel unnatural & to me personally, feels like it 'sucks the fun' out of the car. The Lexus NX200T that I recently drove felt very underpowered due to it's transmission It's meant to be 175kW and 350nm; but a VW tiguan with 125kw and 280nm of torque felt MUCH faster.

        I personally love DCT's. I live in an area where I very rarely have to spend time driving below 20km/hr.

        The ZF 8 Speed Auto I think is the best of both worlds.

        • +1

          The ZF 8 Speed Auto I think is the best of both worlds.

          Agree 100% here :)

        • khonfahm,
          Lexus NX200T has 6-speed automatic transmission.

          I think you are mistakenly with the hybrid NX300H which has CVT.

          Then again NX is 1,800kg vs Tiguan 1,500kg.

        • -1

          @davemurphy:

          Why is the NX so heavy?

        • +1

          Nx 200t has 6 speed Auto bro
          Nx300h has CVT

          Love DSG in my GTI

        • And whats the cheapest 4 door with a ZF8? its not anywhere near this price range.

        • @rodripa:
          Generally luxury vehicles have more sound deadening materials all around the body, thicker carpets & rubbers etc to quieten the interior.

      • +4

        I have driven both CVTs and VWs DSG. I found CVTs incredibly boring. DSG on the other hand with 7 speed is more fun to drive. Sport mode gear ratio is even better.

        • +4

          I mean. Whh buy an auto if you actually like driving regardless though.

        • @RI4V4N: Agreed but unfortunately our days of Manuals are nearly over :( Was told by the dealer at the purchase of our last Corolla that it would probably be the last model with a Manual Transmission option. That's OK though because the next daily driver will probably be a pure electric anyway :) I'll probably then add a nice little pre-70s toy to the stables for Sunday Drives and that will be 100% Manual for sure.

        • Yeah but it's unlikely Toyota will stop making manuals in their actual drivers cars, like the 86 or the future wrc Yaris etc.

        • @RI4V4N: True.. but manual cars are getting extinct.

        • The Germans are too expensive for the same car….to buy and to maintain. Too many horror stories of VWs.

        • +1

          @gunnny: Thats not really true. There are cheaper German cars as well as Expensive German cars. I service my car once a year and i spend 300$ for the service.Its great to drive and fuel efficient. My friend has a Hyundai and he spends 200$ every 6 months. Spare parts may be more expensive than hyundai but i never had to change anything except for the wipers. Dont get me wrong japanese and koreans make fantastic cars which can run forver. But from the interiors and Driving point of view I prefer European cars. Same with Mitsubishi as well. Great Engines poor interiors.

        • -1

          @carlJack:
          Hey mate…read this? The Germans have a long way to go to catch up to the Kia: http://www.lifestylecars.com.au/best-class-kia-optima-gt-vs-…

          Read the right? The Germans have a long way to go to catch up to the Kia

        • @gunnny: are you serious?

          Carsguide review:
          Kia Optima GT
          - 3/5 http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2016-kia-optima-gt-r…
          - 3.5/5 http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-kia-optima-gt-r…
          C200
          - 4.5/5 http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2016-mercedes-benz-c…
          - 5/5 http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2014-mercedes-benz-c…

          Drive.com.au
          Kia Optima GT -6.5/10 http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/kia-optima-gt-road-t…
          C200 -9/10 http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/mercedesbenz-c200-ne…

          But this is not apples to apples comparision. Kia Optima GT should be Compared to other medium sized sedans like Toyota Camry, VW Passat, Skoda Superb, Hyundai Sonata etc.

        • +1

          @carlJack:
          Buying a Kia is like buying a diatsu. U don't tell anyone you did it.

        • Sport mode gear ratio

          Sport mode doesn't change gear ratios, it just allows the engine to sit at higher revs by choosing lower gears (so you have more accessible torque)

    • +2

      CVT's are actually good, the problem is that their always paired with a small engine and tuned for economy rather than performance.

  • +1

    Big fan in their air cons but not cars…

    • air con is either from Mitsubishi heavy industry or Mitsubishi electric , they are all different companies.

  • +1

    I have the previous generation with 2.4l CVT which is surprisingly good. Only feels underpowered when carrying a car load of heavy ppl. (Speaking from a Sunday driver point of view, not from a sport driver point of view) I mostly drive with 2 ppl in the car (includes me) feels like it has enough power. Fuel Economy is great for medium+ trips I get +200km extra compared to be V6 sports car but for short trips only I actually get -80km less than my sports car. Sports car averages 400Km per tank.

    • -1

      A V6 Sports car? Surely you want at least a V8?

      • dont think it matters that much for Twin Turbo.

        • Twin turbo V6? I can only think of the Nissan GTR?

        • Nissan 300zx (z32)

        • @darkage: Aren't 'sports' cars supposed to be light? Also, comparing a newer car to a 25 year old Nissan when looking at fuel economy isn't exactly a fair comparison.

        • Sports car…. that gets beaten by over half a second by my wifes 4 cylinder family car ;)

          edit: that is larger haha

        • until the turbos kick in :P

        • @thorton82: I should start talking about my parents 4Cyl 2.6l Sigma which was even worse for fuel economy :P

  • -6

    Is this OzCarBargain now?

  • +1

    this was the same price during the EOFY sales, pretty sure the normal price is $29,990 for the CVT 2L version.

  • If this is such a good deal SURELY I can buy 8 and resell when the deal is over right? right? Naaaaa no deal.

  • +2

    I picked up an Outlander PHEV 6 moths ago for $34k OTR. Now that's a bargain….

    • awesome price, their current deal is 40K DA

    • Nice

    • Wow good price. How have you found the PHEV?

      • In one word brilliant.

        almost 6000kms so far on almost 2 x tanks of fuel or around 1.2L/100km

        • Phenomenal economy! Can you elaborate on your experience with the drivetrain?

        • @Qbagger:

          I generally do less than 50kms a day. So silky smooth electric drive most of the time. You learn to drive it without kicking in the petrol assist…

    • PHEV is such an underrated car
      I feel so sorry for Mitsubish everytime I pass one of those

      • Too expensive though.

        I did a total life cost analysis for a friend a few years ago vs the top of the line diesel outlander. Even if the electricity charging the PHEV was free, it was still cheaper to buy the diesel

        • At full retail….sure.

          But when you get 20k off retail…it starts to make perfect sense..

        • @reecho: true, but the diesels get discounted too. Our comparison wasnt being done at full retail, but not 20k off either

  • +1

    I have a 2009 ZH outlander 2.4l 4x4. I have to say that its had alot of recalls. but none of them really serious. Ones like "Serpentine belt too stiff, possible pulley damage could occur". Got a free S belt and mine was at 130,000 kms so I was due for a new belt anyway. It is holding up quite well and we have never had a problem with it. I think these mitsubishi's are good if you are planning on holding onto htem and running into the ground. Probably not good for someone who replaces their car every 6 years or so, as as soon as the warranty runs out, the price plummets.

    They are starting to earn themselves the bad name they had in past. Thats all.

  • Maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing on Carpoint, but aren't 2016 demo models of these with like 5kms being sold for as little as $24,990 driveaway?
    http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/demo/details.aspx?R=OAG-…

    • +1

      And that's still too much.

    • They do some dodgy tax thing with Demo's, so may have written down the stock at EOFY.

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