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I was fortunate enough to test drive a  brand new Mitsubishi Outlander for a week, I am blown away at how clever this car is.  It was such a beauty to zip around in. I am not at all a car enthusiast, what is under the bonnet really doesn’t interest me, typically as long as it fits all 3 kids in comfortably and has additional seats in the back for when I pick up extra kids I would be happy. Â
Well, I tell you after spending a week in the Outlander this has now changed. Â I am adding to my wish list that my next car must have the following:
1. Keyless entry
I never understood this feature when I heard it on the TV. Â To walk up to the car and not have to rummage through my handbag to find the keys. Â For all those with cluttered handbags (hmm, yes at times mine gets that way) its such a helpful feature. Â This car does not have a key as such, it has a sensor which just sits permanently in my handbag. Â There is a little button next to the door handle and if my handbag is within range, it will unlock the car. Â Then the car starts with a push of a button.
2. Voice activated bluetooth phone connection
Ooh this is THE feature I have really missed since giving the car back. Â Usually my kids make and answer calls for me when I’m driving. Â Connecting my phone to the cars bluetooth was a breeze, less that 20 seconds (one time installation, then it’s automatic). Â For safety you cannot touch the screen to make calls while driving, however you can set up voice activation and ask the car to make the call for you. Â With the touch of a button on the steering wheel you can answer calls which come through your sound system. Â The calls are very clear and as my friend said I don’t need to shout she could hear me perfectly when I spoke normally (instinct was that I needed to talk louder). Â Well with this feature I could be more efficient, making phone calls instead of sending emails, a more personal approach. Â And of course I would have no excuse that I don’t have time to call my mother. Â Â
3. Reverse camera
As I am a shorty it’s hard to use the rear view mirror when reversing, I have become very reliant on the reversing sensors which makes parking a breeze and at school pick up time with kids running around a lot safer. Â
Some extra features I liked about the car was
- The windscreen wipers turned on automatically when it was raining, it scared the bejeebers out of me when it did it as I didn’t expect it.  But was a great feature because I really don’t like driving in the rain and it was one less thing to think about
- Cupholder at a convenient height at the right side of the steering wheel
- All back seats folded down to create extra room if needed
- Unlike my car when I open up the boot door the grocery shopping doesn’t fall out (I have had several broken bottles and milk spills because of this), as there is a tail gate to prevent itÂ
- It was so quiet, when at traffic lights there were times I couldn’t hear it running
- The sun roof was an added bonus, loved the extra airflow.
- The inbuilt DVD player kept the kids entertained, their show of choice … WWE (go figure??)