Like the redesigned Toyota RAV4, the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander can be equipped with a folding third row seat. Of course, it looks to be confining for ever a preschooler, but if buyers can’t get a third row bench on their Harleys, by golly, they’ll demand to have them in their small SUVs, so Mitsubishi has graciously complied; a second row split seat folds forward for easier access. That rearmost, two-person bench is available on the premium XLS model, which also features a climate control system, Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel radio controls, and an optional Luxury Package with leather upholstery and heated front seats. These items are in addition to the standard items on the base LS, such as air conditioning, power door locks and mirrors, keyless entry, front side and side-curtain airbags, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD and MP3 player. But for those tunes that just have to be cranked, Outlander buyers will want to opt for the 650-watt Rockford Fosgate audio package. Music can be stored in a 30GB hard drive that’s part of the available navigation system, with a seven-inch touch screen that can play DVDs when the vehicle is parked. Those same flicks can be viewed on the rear entertainment system’s nine-inch monitor.
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