“Not quite carlike, but Outlander rivals Subaru Forester for the most stable, comfortable ride in this class.” — Consumer Guide
“Other than delivering a choppy ride on imperfect pavement and excessive engine blare on hard acceleration, the Outlander isn't a bad choice.” — Cars.com
“Tight winding roads and wide-open highways prove the Outlander to be a very competent and comfortable handler.” — Edmunds.com
“The Outlander's relatively high weight-to-power ratio makes it slower than its competition.” — Car and Driver
“The Outlander feels stiff and robust, its MacPherson front strut and independent multi-link rear suspension set-up absorbs intrusions with firmly damped adroitness. The steering is keen to swing that nose into and out of corners, and the brakes feel strong.” — CAR
“Poor plastics and cheapskate radio let down boldly designed T-shaped dash.” — CAR