It's all quite impressive in operation. The result is a refined driving experience. Power is quite good, as is bump absorption. Only the worst roads brought out any noticeable rocking. Body lean is about average for the class.
Road feel is good.
Stops were short and uneventful. Steering returned enough feel to tell what was going on under foot. It was much more impressive than the Montero Sport I had driven the week before. All of these refinements would be fine, but it wouldn't be enough to sell the vehicle without good looks. For 2001, Mitsubishi abandoned the Land-Rover copycat looks of the previous generation and went with a more distinctive profile.