Engine: 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 160-hp 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags and side-impact airbags, ABS, 3-point seatbelts for all five positions, LATCH child seat tethers

Optional Safety Equipment: all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Misushima, Japan

Model Tested: Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2WD ($20,679)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, cruise control, power windows/locks, height-adjustable steering wheel, height-adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with armrest, tachometer, quartz analog clock, driver and passenger visor mirrors, auto-off headlights, variable speed intermittent windshield wipers, intermittent rear window wiper/washer, electric rear window defroster, two 12-volt outlets, cargo net hooks, cargo area light, rear spoiler; 17-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, white-faced analog instrument cluster, stowable cargo cover, rear privacy glass, fender flares, integrated fog lights, clear tail lamp lenses, floor mats, roof rails

Options as Tested: Sun & Sound package ($1,400) includes power sunroof and Infinity AM/FM/CD/MP3 player w six speakers

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 160 @ 5750

Torque: 162 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 21/27

Wheelbase: 103.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 179.1/68.9/66.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.9/59.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.9/51.5/42.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.2/51.8/35.5 inches

Trunk Volume: 60.3 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut

Ground Clearance: 8.3 inches

Curb Weight: 3241 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1500 pounds

Tires: P215/55R17

Brakes: disc/disc w ABS

Fuel Capacity: 15.7 Gallons