Quite simply, Mitsubishi is a struggling car company. Despite highly-acclaimed models like the Lancer Evolution, the company finds itself continually digging out of what appears to be a deepening hole – the latest Eclipse coupe had a respectable start, but sales slid as the advertising died down, and the Raider pickup, which is little more than a rebadged Dodge Dakota, has failed to gain traction and haul in its share of buyers. And the existing, lackluster Outlander has never registered as a booming success. But give Mitsubishi credit for seeing the situation for what it is, and attempting a turnaround with products like the 2007 Outlander. With its 220-horsepower V6, attractive but not bulging styling, and desirable features, this SUV could be ready to take on its mainstream competition.