The Outlander was awarded the highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This was seconded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which awarded the Outlander the maximum five-star safety rating.
According to Mitsubishi’s Chief Operating Officer, the Outlander is the “most-connected, best-equipped vehicle [they] have ever sold in the U.S.” Take a look at some of the available safety features:
In general, SUVs like the Outlander are safer than sedans. Bigger, heavier vehicles simply offer drivers and passengers more protection in the event of an accident. In fact, some studies have shown that SUV drivers and passengers are at least 50% more likely to survive a collision, compared to individuals riding in sedans.