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Engine
  ESLSSEXLS
Engine Type: 2.4L DOHC MIVEC I43.0L SOHC MIVEC V62.4L DOHC MIVEC I43.0L SOHC MIVEC V6
Engine Block: AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
Cylinder Head: AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
Displacement (cc): 2,3602,9982,3602,998
Horsepower @ rpm (BHP) (Fed./Cal.): 168 @ 6,000220/213 @ 6,250168 @ 6,000220/213 @ 6,250
Torque @ rpm (lb-ft): 167@ 4,100204@ 4,000167@ 4,100204@ 4,000
Redline rpm: 6,5006,5006,5006,500
Bore x Stroke (mm): 88.0 x 97.087.6 x 82.988.0 x 97.087.6 x 82.9
Compression Ratio: 10.5:19.5:110.5:19.5:1
Valvetrain: DOHC 16-valveSOHC 24-valveDOHC 16-valveSOHC 24-valve
Fuel System: MPIMPIMPIMPI
Front-wheel Drive or: FWDFWDFWDFWD
Full-time Four-wheel Drive (4WD): 4WD4WD4WD4WD
Alternator (amps): 120120120120
Emissions: Fed: Tier 2 bin 5 Calif.: LEV2-LEVFed: Tier 2 bin 5 Calif.:
PZEV (HC-Trap high-efficiency
catalyst system and
PremAir®
DOR catalytic radiator)
Fed: Tier 2 bin 5 Calif.: LEV2-LEVFed: Tier 2 bin 5 Calif.:
PZEV (HC-Trap high-efficiency
catalyst system and
PremAir®
DOR catalytic radiator)
Transmission
 ESLSSEXLS
Sportronic® continuously variable transmission (CVT): 
Sportronic® six-speed automatic transmission with adaptive shift control and clutchless manual shift mode:: n/an/a
Steering wheel magnesium paddle shifters: n/an/a
Body/Suspension/Chassis
 ESLSSEXLS
Unibody Chassis: 
Front Suspension: MacPherson strutsMacPherson strutsMacPherson strutsMacPherson struts
Rear Suspension: Multi linkMulti linkMulti linkMulti link
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear): 22/2022/2022/2022/20
Variable Power-Assist Rack-and-Pinion Steering: 
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 3.163.163.163.16
Turning Circle – Curb to Curb (ft): 34.834.834.834.8
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc Brakes: 
4-Wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 
Wheels: 16 X 6.5JJ Steel Wheel
or
16 X 6.5JJ Aluminum alloy (Pkg)
16 X 6.5JJ Aluminum alloy18 x 7J Aluminum Alloy
(7-spoke bright finish)
18 X 7.0JJ Aluminum alloy
(5-spoke silver painted)
or
18 x 7J Aluminum Alloy
(7-spoke bright finish)
Tire Size: P215/70 R16P215/70 R16P215/70 R16P225/55 R18
Fuel Mileage Estimates/Capacities
  ES LS SE XLS
2WD A/T City/Highway (mpg/mpg)*: 20/2517/2520/2517/25
4WD A/T City/Highway (mpg/mpg)*: 20/2517/2420/2517/24
Fuel Capacity (gal.) [2WD/4WD]: 16.6/15.816.6/15.816.6/15.816.6/15.8
*Estimate to be used as a standardized comparison with other vehicles. Your mileage may vary depending on driving style and environmental conditions. These estimates reflect new EPA methods beginning with 2008 models.
Exterior Measurements
 ESLSSEXLS
Wheelbase (in.): 105.1105.1105.1105.1
Length (in.): 182.7182.7182.7182.7
Height (in.) [with roof rails]: 66.1 [67.7]66.1 [67.7]66.1 [67.7]66.1 [67.7]
Width (in.): 70.970.970.970.9
Track (in., front/rear): 60.6/60.660.6/60.660.6/60.660.6/60.6
Curb Weight 2WD (lb): 3,3953,5323,4043.637
Curb Weight 4WD (lb): 3,5383,6753,5473,781
Weight Distribution 2WD
(%, front/rear):
 56/4458/4256/4456/44
Weight Distribution 4WD
(%, front/rear):
 55/4557/4356/4455/45
Exterior Features
 ESLSSEXLS
Auto-off halogen headlights: 
Xenon HID headlamps with auto-leveling function: n/an/an/aPkg
Front grille with silver accent: 
Aluminum roof panel: 
Color-keyed front bumper with material black skid plate extension: n/an/a
Color-keyed front bumper with silver skid plate extension: n/an/a
Color-keyed rear bumper with material black under cover: 
Material black folding power side-view mirrors: n/an/an/a
Color-keyed folding power side-view mirrors: Pkg
Material black outer door handles: n/an/a;n/a
Color keyed outer door handles: Pkgn/an/a
Silver painted outer door handles: n/an/achrome
Black painted roof rails: Pkgn/an/a
Silver painted roof rails: n/an/a
Side sill garnish: n/a
Side sill garnish w/ chrome accent: n/an/an/a
Heated outer door mirrors: 4WD4WD4WD4WD
Side marker lamps: 
Fog lights with dark gray bezel (running lights when combined with HID): n/an/a
Intermittent rear window wiper/washer: 
Electric rear window defroster with timer: 
Rear privacy glass (rear door, quarter, tailgate windows): Pkg
Rear combination LED tail lamps: 
Flap-folding tailgate: 
Center-mounted roof antenna: 
Door sashes blackout tape: 
Side sill garnish: 
Exhaust tip finisher: 
Interior Measurements
 ESLSSEXLS
Headroom (in., front/rear) [with sunroof]: 40.3/38.3 [39.8/37.5]40.3/38.3 [39.8/37.5]40.3/38.3 [39.8/37.5]40.3/38.3 [39.8/37.5]
Legroom (in., front/rear ): 41.6/39.641.6/39.641.6/39.641.6/36.8
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear): 56.4/56.156.4/56.156.4/56.156.4/56.1
Hip Room (in., front/rear): 52.2/51.952.2/51.952.2/51.952.2/51.9
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 100.4100.4100.4100.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind front seat): 72.672.672.672.6
Seating Capacity: 5557
Comfort and Convenience
 ESLSSEXLS
Manual air-condition climate control: n/a
Automatic air-condition climate control: n/an/an/a
Micron air filtration: 
Rear heater floor ducts: 
Urethane steering wheel w/ silver accent: n/an/an/a
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver accent: Pkg
Leather-wrapped shift knob: Pkg
Leatherette-wrapped parking brake handle: n/aPkgn/aPkg
Premium fabric seats (suede-style knit and sporty mesh fabric): n/aSport fabric seats with leather bolsters
Fabric-wrapped door armrest: 
Leather seating surfaces (high-quality leather with perforated leather): n/an/an/aPkg
Leatherette-wrapped door armrest: n/an/an/aPkg
Power driver's seat: n/an/an/aPkg
Heated driver/passenger front seats: n/an/an/aPkg
Second row seat reclining adjuster: 
Fully-flat seating function (first and second row): 
Driver's seat height adjustment: 
Driver and passenger side visor/vanity mirrors: 
Seatback pocket (driver's side): Pkg
Floor center console box with cup holders(x2): 
Slide-adjustable armrest: n/a
Door scuff plate (front & rear): 
60:40 rear split-fold/tumble seats: 
60:40 rear seat independent slide adjusters: n/an/an/a
Rear seat adjustable head restraints (x3): 
Underfloor-stowable compact 3rd row seat: n/an/an/a
Console down light: 
Dashboard center storage with lid: 
I/P lower center storage: 
Door trim pocket with integrated bottle (500ml) holders (x4 front & rear): 
Driver side pull-out cup holder: 
Rear seat center armrest with cupholders: 
Front map, rear room, cargo room lamps: 
Dual glove box with illumination and lock: 
Retractable assist grips (x4): 
Coat hangers (x1) at rear assist grip: 
12-volt accessory outlets (x1 cockpit): n/an/an/a
12-volt accessory outlets (x2 cockpit; x1 cargo): Pkg
Cargo under floor tray: n/a
Cargo tie-down utility hooks (x4): 
Floor mats:Pkg
*Third-row seats are intended for use by no more than two belted occupants, who are no more than 63" tall. Not intended for infants or small children who must use rear-facing or forward-facing child seats.
Seating
 ESLSSEXLS
Adjustable driver's seat: 
Power adjustable driver's seat: n/an/an/aPkg
Adjustable passenger seat: 
Leather seating surfaces: n/an/an/aPkg
Heated front seating surfaces: n/an/an/aPkg
60:40 rear split-fold/tumble seats: 
60:40 rear seat independent slide adjusters: n/an/an/a
Audio Systems
 ESLSSEXLS
140-watt CD/MP3 player with six speakers, Digital Signal Processing, speed-compensated volume and EQ n/a
6-CD/MP3 in-dash changer n/an/an/a
650-watt Rockford Fosgate® 6-CD/MP3 player with nine speakers, Digital Sound Processor, SCV+EQ, and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with a six-months prepaid subscription n/an/aPkg
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio ready pre-wired 
Instrumentation
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 ESLSSEXLS
Analog speedometer and tachometer: 
Multi-information display (trip meter and odometer, outside temperature, average fuel consumption, and driving distance, drive mode indicator, A/T position indicator, water temperature warning lamp and low fuel warning): 
Illuminated ignition switch/key ignition reminder (buzzer): 
Ambient lighting monitor: 
Steering wheel-mounted cruise control: 
Steering wheel-mounted audio remote control switches: Pkg
Steering wheel Bluetooth® cellular phone pre-wire switch (requires dealer installation of microphone and Bluetooth® cellular interface module): Pkg
Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular phone interface system with voice recognition microphone: AccAccAcc
Power central door and tailgate locks: 
Power windows with auto up/down driver's switch: 
Keyless entry with panic alarm feature: n/an/an/a
FAST Key (Free-Hand Advanced Security Transmitter) system with panic alarm feature: n/a
Sportronic® steering wheel paddle shifter: n/an/a
Drive mode-selector (2WD/ 4WD AUTO/ 4WD LOCK): 4WD4WD4WD4WD
Remote fuel lid opener: 
30GB navigation system with hard drive map storage, digital music server and Diamond Lane Guidance™ system that allows drivers to navigate a route exclusively using carpool/HOV lanes: AccAccAccPkg
Safety
 ESLSSEXLS
Advanced dual-stage front airbags† with occupant seat position sensors: 
Side-impact head protection curtain airbags (for 1st and 2nd row occupants): 
Front seat thorax side airbags: 
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD: 
Electronically controlled 4WD system: 4WD4WD4WD4WD
Active stability control (ASC) system: 
Active front seat headrests: 
Head impact absorption roof and pillar trim: 
Tire pressure monitoring system: 
Three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all occupants: 
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts with pretensioner (double pretensioner for driver's side): 
Daytime running lights: 
Anti-theft engine immobilizer: 
Anti-theft security alarm system: 
Child safety locks (rear doors): 
RISE body construction (64km/h OBD): 
LATCH system (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) for child safety seat installation: 
Front pedestrian impact crumple zones: 
†Airbags are part of a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear your seatbelt, sit upright in the middle of the seat and do not lean against the door. Always place children 12 and under in the rear seat and use appropriate child restraints. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat. See your Owner's Manual and instructions provided with your child restraint for additional information.
Option Packages
 Packages for the ES 2WD and 4WD Sportronic® Transmission

Convenience Package
16-inch alloy wheels • Roof rails (black) • Privacy glass tint • Color-keyed side-view mirrors and door handles • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob • Steering wheel audio controls • Pre-wired for Bluetooth® cellular phone hands-free system (Additional equipment required) • MP3/auxiliary stereo input jacks • 12V power outlets (1 Cargo /1 Cockpit) • Driver’s side seatback pocket • Floor mats

Packages for the XLS 2WD and 4WD Sportronic® Transmission

Luxury Package
Auto-leveling Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps • Leather seating surfaces (first and second row) • Power driver’s seat • Heated front seats
Sun & Sound Package
650-watt (max.) Rockford Fosgate® audio system with nine speakers including an integrated, enclosed 10-inch rear subwoofer • Digital Signal Processing • SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with a six-month prepaid subscription • 115 Volt power outlet • Power glass sunroof
Navigation Package
30GB HDD navigation and Mitsubishi multi-communication system with digital music server • Seven-inch LCD touch screen panel • Points-of-interest locator • ETACS customization settings • Diamond Lane guidance system • Maintenance recorder • Single CD/DVD-video playback*
*Navigation package replaces audio head unit.
Accessories

Sunroof wind deflector · Floor mats (fabric) · Side-window air deflectors · Fog light kit · Hood protector · Tow hitch · Trailer tow wiring harness · Luggage tray · Cargo net · 6 CD audio unit · Mud Guards (4) · Wheel locks · Smoker's kit · Cargo organizer · Cargo mat (with or without subwoofer) · Cargo cover · Nose mask · Navigation system · License plate frame · Hands-free phone kit · Rear Bumper Step Protector · Body-side moldings · Rear-seat entertainment system · Rear-seat entertainment headphones (additional) · Scuff plates (4)

Warranty

At Mitsubishi, we are so confident in the quality, reliability and durability of the cars we build that we are backing all of our passenger cars and sport-utility vehicles with our very extensive warranties. This list is headed by a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty*; a 5-year/60,000-mile, fully transferable, Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty; a 7-year/100,000-mile Anti-Corrosion/Perforation Limited Warranty and 5-year/Unlimited-miles Roadside Assistance. So now, when you drive off in your new Mitsubishi, you'll leave with even more peace of mind, knowing you can enjoy it to the fullest for many years to come.

For further 2008 warranty details, click here.

*See retailer for limited warranty and roadside assistance terms and conditions.

**The 10-year/100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty applies only to the original owner of new, retailed 2008 models purchased from an authorizedMitsubishi dealer. Subsequent owners receive the balance of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles. See retailer for limited warranty and roadside assistance terms and conditions.

†Airbags can cause serious injury or death to anyone too close to an air bag when it deploys. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying air bag, all occupants must be properly restrained and seated well back, upright and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean against the door. Always place children 12 and under in the rear seat and use appropriate child restraints. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat. See your owner's manual and instructions provided with your child restraint for more information.
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