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A couple of times a year I have to go to Columbus, OH for work. Usually, I go for educational seminars and workshops, and this time was no different! I don’t mind going because I love going back to Columbus whenever I get the chance, and its great to get away from my daily surroundings and see some new things. And since I used to live there it’s like going back to my old “stomping grounds.” This particular weekend, Darrick and I planned to have a romantic weekend away before the holidays, however, with him recently having surgery he had follow-up appointments with his surgeon, and he couldn’t reschedule because of the holiday schedules. So it was the Mitsubishi SEL S-AWC and I cruising around Columbus, OH!
This trip was a little different because usually when I go to Columbus, its a day trip but this time I was attending a Conference and I stayed overnight. On my way down, I realized that this was actually my first overnight Conference and my first time staying in a hotel by myself! I mean I had my coworkers with me, but I was on my own! So I guess it was somewhat of a milestone trip for me! We stayed at the Marriott Columbus University Area, it was nice, there was a little confusion at the beginning from the front desk attendants which put a damper on my mood, however, it quickly turned around.
Picture Courtesy of Marriott 
When we arrived, we had time to grab a quick lunch then attend our afternoon sessions. After our sessions, we caught the hotel shuttle and found a place to eat. After some going back and forth the shuttle driver (who was AHHHMAZING, and from Akron, OH) suggested we try Cap City Diner. Cap City Fine Diner and Bar is a restaurant under the Cameron Mitchell chain of restaurants. I didn’t get a chance to take a picture of my meal but I remember I had the Romano Crusted Chicken (crispy fried chicken, garlic buttered noodles, roasted tomato cream sauce)…it was absolutely delicious! One of my coworkers ordered the Blue Cheese Potato Chips ( homemade potato chips with blue cheese, chives and Alfredo sauce), OMG they were AMAZING!!!!
Yall, I still have literally still been thinking about the Blue Cheese Potato Chips and trying to figure out if I can recreate this recipe until I get back to Columbus.
Back to the Mitsubishi Outlander…
I had the Outlander for about 6 days, and almost every day it rained, snowed, or was just downright icky outside. I was a little nervous about going to Columbus in it, not because it wasn’t good on the road but because I thought I would’ve been more comfortable in my own car while it was raining/snowing! However, I had a great time driving the Mitsubishi Outlander! I love going on road trips, but I LOVE being comfortable in a car no matter if I am the driver or the passenger. And it held the road, VERY WELL…and it was fast (
Stopped at Tanger Outlets-Columbus, OH
Specifications
Automatic Transmission
MPG: 24 City / 29 Hwy
Body Style: AWC
Trim: SEL S-AWC
Exterior
- Body Style: AWC
- Dimensions
- Wheelbase (in.): 105.1
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in.): 71.3
- Height, Overall (in.): 66.1
- Doors & Windows
- Rear Defrost
- Privacy Glass
- Power Windows
- Doors & Windows
- Rear Defrost
- Privacy Glass
- Power Windows
- Exterior Features
- Sun/Moon Roof (Optional)
- Sun/Moonroof (Optional)
- Rear Spoiler (Optional)
- Measurements
- Base Curb Weight (lbs.): 3505
- Tires & Wheels
- Tires – Front Performance
- Tires – Rear Performance
- Compact Spare Tire
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Aluminum Wheels
- Wheel Locks (Optional)
- Towing
- Trailer Hitch Receiver (Optional)
- Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs.): 1500
Interior
- Convenience & Comfort
- Alarm
- Back-Up Camera
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Optional)
- Vehicle Anti-Theft System
- Fog Lamps
- Auto-Off Headlights
- Interior Cargo Shade (Optional)
- Keyless Start
- Luggage Rack (Optional)
- Rear Parking Aid (Optional)
- Power Liftgate
- Remote Engine Start (Optional)
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Heated Steering Wheel (Optional)
- Trip Computer
- Remote Trunk Release
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Intermittent Wipers
Rain Sensing Wipers- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirrors
- Power Folding Mirrors
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Power Steering
- Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity: 7
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- HD Radio
- MP3 Player
- Satellite Radio
- Premium Sound System (Optional)
- Entertainment System (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Heating & Cooling
- Climate Control
- Dual Zone A/C
- A/C
- Navigation & Communication
- Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
- Seats
- Leather Seats
- Additional Rear Seat
- Heated Front Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- 2nd Row Bench Seat
- Bucket Seats
Mechanical
- Four Wheel Drive
- 4 Cylinder Engine
- Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I-4
- Horsepower (Net @ RPM): 166 @ 6000
- Torque (Net @ RPM): 162 @ 4200
- Transmission: CVT w/OD
- Turning diameter: 34.8EPA Fuel Economy Est – City (MPG): 24
- EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy (MPG): 29
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal.): 16.6
- Transmission Automatic
- Continuously Variable Trans
Safety
- Airbags
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Brakes
- 4-Wheel ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Safety Features
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Child Safety Locks
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Auto-Leveling Headlights (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert
MSRP $29,095.00
Total Optional Equipment: $3,135.00
Subtotal: $32,230.00
Destination/Handling: $995.00
Total MSRP: $33,225.00
Overall, I really enjoyed cruising around in the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander and taking a solo overnight trip! Next year I plan to take another overnight trip by myself, just for relaxation purposes, and to get comfortable keeping myself company again. When you’re a mom, you are so used to others being with you at all times that you are no longer comfortable with being by yourself, however, I plan to reclaim my time and get back to myself!
