Outstanding Outlander; Mitsubishi takes its compact SUV and gives ita first-class makeover for the 2007 model year

JEDLICKA'S TAKE

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

PRICE: $21,370-$25,010

LIKES: Longer. More powerful. Roomy. Above-average ride andhandling. Newly available third-row seat.

DISLIKES: Third seat just for kids. Thick windshield postspartially obstruct view.

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The redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander is yet another modelofficially classified as a compact SUV, but that can be called astation wagon or crossover vehicle with auto and SUV attributes.

The new four-door Outlander replaces the first-generation 2003-06 model. It's based on a new high-performance global platform thatwill be used for the automaker's next-generation race/rally …