I actually have a 07 Outlander. Stock. Old and tired with a beat up tranny. Many have challanged me. MOST have lost. Including an SS camaro, a Lexus and a few "Mom's cars" that wanted to race. I am kinda shocked at just how fast my little Outlander is.
It's amazing how the outlander can keep up with those Nissan. But again with 4g63T inside its almost like an Evo. The SUV problem is its weight. Compare to an Evo its 300kg heavier.