Most notable about the new Outlander's design is its tailgate. Pop the lid, and it rises just like most every other SUV. ES and LS models get a cubby under the storage floor; XLS models include the third-row bench. With that seat hidden away, the resulting flat load floor can be extended by dropping the lower section of the tailgate. Load height is improved considerably by unlatching this mini-gate, which is also capable of supporting up to 440 pounds of cargo.