Outlander is a better choice than the segment competitors, CRV and Rav4 when it comes to price and soft off-road performance.
( in any case none of the above cars are meant for real off road stuff)
Of course for many, Mitsubishi lacks the refinement and glamour of Honda/Toyota, but I based my new car buying research on first hand feedback from Outlander users, online reviews and price factor.
I found Outlander fits the frame perfectly and so did a friend of mine.
We bought two Outlanders (mid option, 2008) last week and got a great great deal from those so-friendly & nice staff at QAC.