The European styled but Japanese engineered Peugeot 4008 marks the start of a new attack by the French manufacturer as it seeks to expand its marketshare in Australia. From the outside it’s unfathomable to think the Peugeot 4008 has anything to do with its relatively over-styled brother, the Mitsubishi ASX, but underneath the pretty French styling remains a Japanese heart and soul...
Peugeot has been at the forefront of diesel cars in Australia and the company has championed diesel on the famous Le Mans circuit with some success. Yet there is no diesel on offer here. Instead, it’s the same two-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine from the ASX. The 110kW of power pulls the 1.4-tonnne vehicle to 100km/h in just under 10 seconds, which is ok but hardly sizzling. The resemblance to the stunning Evoque is uncanny, particularly in the bold front end. However, the roof line doesn’t dip as far toward coupe-like styling as the Evoque and the result is that the rear compartment is not as cramped or claustrophobic. All models come standard with a rear camera and seven airbags. Strangely there is a full-size spare wheel under the boot floor but it is only rated up to 80km/h. It takes up cargo space, yet doesn’t really provide much peace of mind if you venture out bush to test its AWD capabilities. Driver and passenger accommodation is comfortable with easy access and plenty of leg and headroom. However, it will still only fit two teens or adults comfortably in the rear. Extra sound deadening material provides a quiet cabin. Surprisingly there seems to be more luggage space than the ASX.
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is an affordable three-row crossover that deserves a look from those looking beyond the usual suspects.
Pros Solid base features Upgraded base infotainment system Available all-wheel drive on all levels Advanced safety suite on top trims…
Cons …but it costs way too much Incomplete styling Overmatched powertrains Cramped third row
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander ranked #17 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Mitsubishi Outlander has a score of 7.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent warranty Good value for a 3-row SUV Respectable fuel economy for a seven-seat SUV
Cons History of subpar reliability Middling seat comfort Base powertrain is slow and unrefined Coarse ride quality
Pros Affordability Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard on most trims Second row bench tilts and slides on both sides Battery Charge driving mode for PHEV AWD available on whole lineup Low step-in height good for kids
Cons Uncomfortable seats Third row too small for adults Firm ride Lack of charging options in rear seats Lots of engine noise in cabin Limited availability of advanced safety features
