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Pre-Gotcha Day Adventure Riding in a Mitsubishi Outlander #DriveMitsubishi

May 29, 2018

KORU BEAR had a fun pre-gotcha day weekend adventure. We went to Palm Springs and he had an enjoyable car ride in a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV

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Mitsubishi provided Golden Woofs a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV to test drive and share our experience. Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers.

Pre-Gotcha Day Trip in Palm Springs
Riding 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV

The Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S is a spacious mid-size crossover SUV vehicle. The diamond white pearl Mitsubishi Outlander GT is the perfect vehicle color to drive to always sunny Palm Springs. It’s a bit longer too (the length is similar to a mini-van).

Riding 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander

KORU BEAR in Palm Springs
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV

Our drive to Palm Springs was about an hour and a half and 115 miles. The drive was not smooth; you can feel the bumps and movements. Also, hoping to have more power but the acceleration is poor. When using the ECO MODE the car slowed down even more.

For a Japanese car-made, it is surprisingly spacious The back seat can comfortably accommodate 2-3 passengers but needed more knee room. For a big dog like KORU BEAR (about 75lbs and 45 inches long), the back seat is sufficient plus the headroom is good. The front driver and front passenger seats are comfortable. The seating is “high” and made outside visibility good.

Car Review: cargo space Mitsubishi Outlander

The cargo space is wide and can accommodate large luggage. – if more space is needed, the back seats can be folded down.

We had an opportunity to watch the desert sunset and utilized the cargo space.

sunset Mitsubishi Outlander

We drove around Palm Springs and visited places known as Instagram-worthy places. We visited the Pink Door (photography is no longer allowed) and the ACE Hotel.

Palm Springs Mitsubishi Outlander

The gas mileage in the Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC is good. We filled the gas tank when we passed the Historic Route 99 and visited Salvation Mountain.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT

The blind spot warning and lane change assist are great safety features but a bit sensitive and can be annoying.

Safety is important for Mitsubishi. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has an overall safety rating of four out of five stars. It earned five stars for its side crash rating and four stars for its rollover and frontal crash ratings. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Outlander earned the top score of good in all six crash tests. The Outlander SUV is a 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick.

“Our priority is to help you stay safe on the road, come what may. We’re committed to your safety on every trip, big or small. “ – Mitsubishi Motors

The rearview camera system is a great feature shown on the awesome 7-inch touchscreen display.  It was helpful when parallel parking or backing out of a driveway. This touchscreen display is a standard feature in Mitsubishi Outlander.

Sleepypod Safety Dog Harness

KORU BEAR is always safe in the car.
He wears an award-winning Sleepypod Clickit Terrain dog safety harness.

All in all, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC 4-Door SUV provides satisfying driving. It’s a great family vehicle and can accommodate a large dog (under 100lbs). Also, it has an outstanding coverage consisting of a five-year/60,000-mile warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Lots of Golden Thanks to Mitsubishi for allowing us to test drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC. KORU BEAR, Dog-Friendly Car Reviewer

dog friendly Mitsubishi Outlander

Use this link to learn more about Mitsubishi Outlander specifications. Visit MitsubishiCars.com to learn more about Mitsubishi vehicles. Visit your local dealership to test drive a Mitsubishi Outlander. Call ahead, if you plan to bring your dog (not all dealership are dog-friendly).

Have you driven a Mitsubishi Outlander?


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Weekend Fun Riding 2018 Mazda CX-3 #DriveMazda

October 23, 2017

To kick off KORU BEAR’s Fall adventures, we took the 2018 Mazda CX-3 for a test drive and visited San Diego – one of our favorite places to go for weekend fun.

Riding 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Mazda provided Golden Woofs a 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring to test drive in exchange for sharing experience about the vehicle. Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant and useful to our readers.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Weekend Fun Riding 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

For this special weekend in San Diego, I made KORU BEAR a dog collar bandana. The fabric of his bandana provided a boost of color to the two-toned interior and ceramic metallic exterior colors.

Mazda CX-3 car review
The interior includes these awesome features: a power moonroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, navigation, bluetooth hands-free phone/audio, rear-view camera, and advanced keyless entry.

The crossover SUV 2018 Mazda CX-3 looks elegant. The 16-in alloy wheels added an aesthetic look and performance of the car.

First, we took KORU BEAR to a pumpkin farm. His hour and a half ride in the Mazda CX-3 was very comfortable. He occupied the back seat and was able to stretch out. The headroom was just right; for a 75lb big puppy. The rear passenger back seat seems to be tight. Definitely, not ideal for dog owners with XL large dog or multi-large dogs. Also, the cargo space is tight. We had to place some of KORU BEAR’s belongings in the back seat.

cargo space Mazda CX3

Then, we attended a dog-friendly run race. Our ride was smooth and the suspension did well on handling bumps on the road. There was less cabin road noise too. KORU BEAR had a fun ride to and from the race. He was proud finishing his first 5k run.

Mazda CX-3 ceramic metallic

Zoom Zoom Experience | Driving Matters

I’ve driven many Mazda vehicles, and it’s always a ‘zoom-zoom’ experience. The Mazda CX-3 is small and joyful to drive on a curvy road.

After the race, we drove to Fiesta Island – known to have the best dog park on the beach. The Mazda CX-3 performed well on the hard, flat dirt surface. KORU BEAR loved it so much and he did not want to leave.

Grand Touring Mazda CX-3
Mazda makes everything to make driving better. Each Mazda vehicle is built with an intent to celebrate driving. Driving Matters to Mazda!. The luxurious interior of the 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring made my driving experience positive and KORU BEAR’s enjoyable. For a long drive, the driver seat was comfy but wish to have more powerful acceleration. The body size makes the CX-3 easy to maneuver and fun to drive. Love the keyless entry feature which made it convenient to get in an out – especially if you don’t have a free hand.

car review 2018 Mazda CX-3

The Mazda CX-3 safety features certify that Mazda cares about safety. It earned a Government 5-Star Safety Ratings. Visit MazdaUSA.com  to learn more about Mazda CX-3 and other Mazda vehicles. Visit your local dealership to test drive a 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring. Call ahead, if you plan to bring your dog (not all dealership are dog-friendly).

2018 Car Review Mazda CX-3

Lots of Golden Thanks to Mazda for a weekend fun riding 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring. KORU BEAR, Dog-Friendly Car Reviewer


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Visiting Los Angeles | Riding in a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport #DriveMitsubishi

August 15, 2017

KORU BEAR had a pawsome time visiting Beverly Hills in Los Angeles for the first time. The drive is about an hour, and KORU BEAR enjoyed riding in a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC.

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC

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Mitsubishi provided Golden Woofs a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC to test drive in exchange for sharing experience about the vehicle. Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant and useful to our readers.

Visiting Beverly Hills | Riding in a Mitsubishi

Visiting Los Angeles and Riding in a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Beverly Hills, A Must See Place in Los Angeles
Dog Dad drove the Diamond White Pearl, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC to Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. It is a five passenger sub-compact SUV vehicle. KORU BEAR sat in the back seat and bucked-up using Sleepypod Clickit safety dog harness.

KORU BEAR met up with one of his Instagram pal, BORI. They met up at Beverly Gardens Park and snapped a photo in front of the famed Beverly Hills sign. They strolled down Rodeo Drive like celebrity stars and visited Beverly Wilshire (where “Pretty Woman” was filmed), A Four Seasons Hotel to admire the beautiful lobby floral display. There were many photos opps, check our Golden Woofs Instagram to see more photos.Golden Thanks to Mitsubishi for making KORU BEAR and BORI meet-up memorable.

Dog-Friendly 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC

Dog-Friendly 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC

Affordable – 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE AWC is an affordable subcompact SUV vehicle plus has a great warranty. Mitsubishi “believes in the quality, reliability, and durability of the Outlander so much” that they back it with a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, WOW! The money you save owning a Mitsubishi Outlander can be used to care for your dog.

Safety Features / Crash Tested – KORU BEAR was a good doggy passenger, buckled-up! He also felt extra safe knowing that the Outlander Sport scores reasonably well in crash test safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had an overall rating of 4 stars.

Spacious – KORU BEAR is a big puppy (9 months old) and occupied all of the back seat. He is about 65lbs, and the vehicle provided a sufficient headroom.

space truck Mitsubishi Outlander

For a subcompact SUV, the trunk has adequate space. Most likely on our travels; the back seats need to be folded down to accommodate our two large duffel style luggage. In which it would prohibit KORU BEAR to sit safely on the back seat.

Interior Style – 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a basic simple interior cabin. One feature I like is how easy it is connecting the iPhone with Mitsubishi’s Apple CarPlay system. However, while using a guided map/direction, a disruption occurs when using another app. I was told this is an Apple integration issue.

interior Mitsubishi Outlander

Exterior Style – Love the black painted alloy wheels. It made the Mitsubishi Outlander distinctively sporty and provided an excellent contrast to the exterior car color -Diamond White Pearl.

Car Ride – KORU BEAR fell asleep during his car ride. His sleep was not disturbed when we felt some bumps from uneven streets. Unfortunately, according to dog dad, the power was weak, plus the acceleration was noisy. The steering wheel lacks excitement and does not react like a “sport’ vehicle.

Overall, the 2017 Mitsubishi 2017 Outlander Sport LE AWC is a standard subcompact SUV. It is affordable, and the exterior features stand outs. Ideal for dog owners with big dogs (less than 100 lbs) who enjoys going on adventure car rides.

car review Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Lots of Golden Thanks to Mitsubishi for allowing us to test drive the 2017 Outlander Sport LE AWC. KORU BEAR, Dog-Friendly Car Reviewer

Visit MitsubishiCars.com to learn more about Mitsubishi Outlander and other Mitsubishi vehicles. Visit your local dealership to test drive a Mitsubishi Outlander. Call ahead, if you plan to bring your dog (not all dealership are dog-friendly).

Does your dog enjoy car rides? Do you own a Mitsubishi vehicle?


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Golden Holiday Fun Riding 2017 Mazda 6 #DriveMazda

December 24, 2016

Santa Dog SUGAR celebrated the last weekend before Christmas day in Palm Springs. SUGAR had a pawsome car ride in dog friendly 2017 Mazda 6 mid-size sedan.

Car Review 2017 Mazda 6 Mazda provided Golden Woofs a 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring to test drive in exchange for sharing experience about the vehicle. Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant and useful to our readers.

Last November 2015, I test drove the 2016 Mazda 6. SUGAR gave the 2016 Mazda 6 a Golden Zoom-Zoom FUN-O-meter 8! Also on our post, Zoom Zoom Fun To Drive Soul Red, I shared that the “Soul Red color represents Mazda’s passion for cars.” The Soul Red is truly a sleek color. Do you agree?

Soul Red Metallic Mazda 6

There are minor changes in 2017 Mazda 6 that are not quite obvious. I was told that Mazda decided not to change anything drastically. One of the main reason was due to Mazda 6’s great look and “good sales results”. It makes sense since 2016 Mazda 6 had outstanding recognitions: 1) Car and Driver: 10 Best Cars List + #1 Family Sedan, 2) Automobile Magazines: Best Mid-Size Sedan, 3) Autobytel: Car of the Year, and 4) Consumer Reports: Best Non-Luxury Brand.

car review 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring

1. Smoother Drive – SUGAR enjoyed a smooth drive to Palm Springs due to Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control. Mazda spent eight years developing G-Vectoring Control. To learn more about this technology, visit Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control.

HO HO HO! Do you include your dog in your holiday fun? 🐾🎄I’m ready to buckle-up for my #zoomzoom #santa weekend 🎅🏻 #drivemazda #mazdadrive4good 🚗 #sleepypod #clickitsport is keeping me safe on the road #ad 🐾 #pettravel

A photo posted by goldenwoofs (@goldenwoofs) on Dec 16, 2016 at 5:49pm PST

2. Safe Ride – We make sure SUGAR is always safe when traveling. She is protected by Sleepypod Clickit Sport harness. Mazda is advancing safety initiatives. The 2017 Mazda 6 is equipped with i-Activsense system. It is so cool how it can recognize traffic signs and speed limits. Read more about this safety feature on Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE.

3. Premium Interior – The 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring features luxurious Nappa Leather. It’s beautiful, but it will quickly get dirty if you have a dog.

2017 Mazda 6 spacious trunk

4. Spacious – For a 50lb dog, the 2017 Mazda 6 provides enough space. Check out how much headroom it provided Santa SUGAR. As far as luggage, the spacious trunk will hold approximately two large and two medium pieces of luggage.

5. Fuel Efficiency – Just like the 2016 Mazda 6, the gas mileage is awesome. We drove about 200 highway miles and completed our trip on a full tank.

6. Price Right – Surprising with all the luxury and performance, Mazda 6 offers an affordable price.

dog friendly 2017 Mazda 6

Lots of Golden Thanks Mazda for a Golden Holiday FUN weekend riding in a luxurious dog friendly 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring – Sugar, Dog Friendly Car Reviewer

Mazda Drive For Good

We invite you to visit your local Mazda dealership and test drive a 2017 Mazda 6. You still have time to participate in Mazda Drive For Good event. Learn more on our post, Golden Thanks Mazda Drive For Good.

Woofs! Special Golden Thanks to Mazda for the additional donation to our local Golden Retriever Rescue group.

Woofs Mazda Drive For Good


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Fit Dog Pawsome Dog Friendly Car Ride #DriveMitsubishi

November 4, 2016

For the second year, SUGAR attended the San Diego Fit Foodie Run as an ambassador. SUGAR had a pawsome time and completed the 5K race. Our pals from Mitsubishi provided us a 2016 Outlander SEL S-AWC to test drive to the event and for SUGAR to experience a dog friendly car ride.

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This is our third Mitsubishi Outlander test drive. The first was a 2015 Outlander GT then a 2015 Outlander Sport. The Mitsubishi Outlander is considered a compact crossover. For 2016 Outlander, Mitsubishi made more than 100 improvements. The major improvement that we immediately noticed was the premium appearance of both the interior and exterior. Here are four features that made SUGAR’s dog friendly car ride pawsome.

Outlander dog friendly car ride

Pawsome Dog Friendly Car Ride Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander SEL S-AWC

1. Roomy
The Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander SEL S-AWC offers a spacious cabin. SUGAR occupied the back, which seats three people. SUGAR was able to stretch and still have room for a passenger. It also provided SUGAR ample headroom.

dog friendly car ride

The cargo offered an adequate space for our luggage. When the third-row seating is up, the cargo space is limited. Two pet large carriers can definitely fit in the cargo space.

2. Smooth Performance
SUGAR had a comfy stable two-hour ride. Bumps on the road were handled with ease. However, the Outlander was a bit slow accelerating uphill.

3. Safety
The Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander is loaded with advanced safety features. Due to its safety features, it was awarded a Top Safety Pick award by the Institute of Highway (IIHS).

Buckle Up Your Dog

When traveling with your dog, remember to buckle up your dog.
SUGAR is always safe with Sleepypod Clickit Sport dog harness.

4. Affordable
As a compact crossover, the 2016 Outlander was named “The #1 Most Affordable Three-Row Crossover.” Great for multi-pet family. Also,the Outlander is offering a 10-year/100,000 mile warranty. Wow! The money you save can be used for your “dog fund.”

Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC
Mitsubishi OutlanderIdeal for dog owners with families that have small to large dogs.
Spacious | Smooth | Safety | Affordable

Lots of Golden Thanks to Mitsubishi for allowing us to test drive the 2016 Outlander SEL S-AWC. Sugar, Dog Friendly Car Reviewer

Mitsubishi Outlander

Visit mitsubishicars.com/outlander to learn more about the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC specs. I recommend a visit to your local Mitsubishi dealership and test drive an Outlander. Call ahead, if you plan to bring your dog (not all dealerships are dog friendly).


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