The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander range of configurations is currently priced from $10,999.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: It's not the sexiest or sportiest SUV out there, but the Outlander does stack up for its good interior space and its value for money. Find one with relatively low kilometres and a full service record and if in any doubt, have the CVT transmission checked out before you hand over the money.
You can read the full review here.
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is also known as Mitsubishi Airtrek (2001–2005) in markets outside Australia.
The Mitsubishi Outlander 2018 prices range from $12,100 for the basic trim level SUV Es 5 Seat (2Wd) to $24,860 for the top of the range SUV Exceed 7 Seat (Awd).
Having ruled out an SUV your choices are fairly limited. If you were prepared to buy used you could buy a late model Falcon, but if you want to buy new you’re really limited to an SUV. Most SUVs have good performance, they’re certainly not sluggish, and they aren’t all bulky. Something like a Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, or a Subaru Forester should be able to comfortably handle your towing needs.
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All three are capable off road if you aren’t planning to go rock climbing, and they are reliable enough to get you to 250,000 km. CVTs are quite reliable now, but how far they will go is anybody’s guess at this moment in time. I would go for a Subaru, either the Forester or the Outback.
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