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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SE S-AWC: Super All Wheel Control

March 10, 2015 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

2015 Mitsubushi Outlander

Three weeks, three ski resorts, and the Rocky Mountains put the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander to the test.

Safety and confidence in the snow with a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.

 Three weeks in the Rocky Mountains. Three ski resorts. Clearly my family needed a safe, reliable, comfortable vehicle for this particular road trip. And the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander fit the bill nicely.

The weather challenges began as soon as we drove out of the Denver airport with our trusty 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SE with Super All Wheel Control.  In fact, it’s the highest rated crossover for safety. Getting on I-70, heading west up into the Rocky Mountains, put us smack in the middle of a blizzard.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

Ripping through the Rocky Mountains in the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.

The family was whooping it up – excited about the fresh powder we’d get to ski the next day – but as the one behind the steering wheel in a white-out, I was little more stressed.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

White-out conditions, but the Outlander handled it beautifully.

Super All Wheel Control at the Push of a Button

With the Outlander’s Super All Wheel Control, a simple push of a button allowed me to transfer more control to the rear wheels to keep us gripping – and not slipping – on the road. The S-AWC button is conveniently placed in the center console, easily reachable by the driver and passengers. Pressing the S-AWC button cycles through the drive modes: AWC ECO, Normal, Snow, and Lock, with the mode displaying prominently on the dash. Once we hit “Snow Mode,” my white-knuckling quickly subsided as I noticed how beautifully the Outlander handled in slippery conditions.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

Easy access to the Outlander’s Super All Wheel Control.

Room for Seven – Or Four and All Your Ski Gear!

The Outlander is equipped with seating for seven. The third row consists of two separate seats that easily fold down flat. We only had four of us in the car, so we kept the third row down to make extra room for our luggage, food, and ski gear.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

Loaded up after grocery shopping!

We were all always completely comfortable… except maybe for the time we got a late start, missed the shuttle bus to the mountain, and had to load four pairs of skis, poles, and boots in the car.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

After missing the shuttle bus, we were thrilled all four pairs of skis, poles and boots fit in the Outlander!

My son had a pair of skis over his shoulder, but we were still thrilled that everything fit in without a ski rack! The automatic power liftgate with FOB opening offers convenient access to cargo area when your hands are full with luggage and ski gear.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

Comfortable and ready to rock the Rocky Mountain road trip!

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SE was the perfect vehicle to take us to the Colorado ski towns of Keystone Resort, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain. A great choice for all-weather driving with its all wheel control at the touch of a button, and the heated seats came in handy in ski weather. The USB charger in the center console allowed us to keep our e-devices charged and ready and we definitely felt safe with its seven airbags, including a driver’s knee impact airbag. It even uses RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) construction deflects and transfers crash energy away from passengers.

What We Loved:

  • All Wheel Control at the touch of a button
  • Automatic power liftgate with FOB opening
  • Heated seats. ‘Nuff said
  • USB charger in center console
  • Highest rated crossover for safety

    2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander: Sporty, roomy, and handles snow like a boss!

What You Need to Know:

  • 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SE S-AWC, 4-door Crossover SUV, 2.4L MIVEC SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
  • 10-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty
  • Fuel economy: 26 MPG combined city/highway
  • Takes regular gasoline
  • Standard third row seating
  • MSRP: $26,195
  • Price for the model we drove, with power sunroof, remote power lift gate, leather seats and wood trim: $29,645

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Disclosure: The Outlander was provided to AGirlsGuidetoCars by Mitsubishi for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed are strictly our own.

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Shannon Entin

Shannon Entin

Feeling most at home when on the road, Shannon Entin grew up under the impression that the highest form of family fun was driving aimlessly to get anywhere. Today, Shannon takes her own family on extended driving adventures, crisscrossing America — from the Jersey Shore to the San Francisco Bay, Niagara Falls to Gulf Shores, AL, and beyond — always ready to veer off the interstate to investigate a quirky attraction, TV filming location, or local delicacy. Shannon shares her family's travels and adventures at TheTVTraveler.com
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About Shannon Entin

Feeling most at home when on the road, Shannon Entin grew up under the impression that the highest form of family fun was driving aimlessly to get anywhere. Today, Shannon takes her own family on extended driving adventures, crisscrossing America — from the Jersey Shore to the San Francisco Bay, Niagara Falls to Gulf Shores, AL, and beyond — always ready to veer off the interstate to investigate a quirky attraction, TV filming location, or local delicacy. Shannon shares her family's travels and adventures at TheTVTraveler.com

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