The 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is the least expensive of the Japanese
manufacturer's three sports utility vehicles. It's compact, nicely designed
and offers more standard features than many SUVs nearly twice the
price.But the Outlander faces a tough challenge. In a popular category that
includes best-buy choices like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and
Subaru Forester, the Outlander doesn't offer any outstanding qualities
that could sway potential buyers.My test drive for the week was the new a.