Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Overview: Is the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a Good Car?

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport blends SUV utility with an affordable price. Exclusively offered as a subcompact five-passenger crossover SUV, the Outlander Sport employs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Value positioning translates to a sparse cabin, but standard features like a touchscreen, Bluetooth, and keyless entry keep newer examples relevant. Mitsubishi launched the Outlander Sport in the U.S. for the 2011 model year, followed by two facelifts over the years. However, this vehicle has been unchanged since its debut, except for newer technology and safety equipment. Modest used Mitsubishi Outlander Sport prices are the domain of budget-focused SUV shoppers. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport competes against vehicles like the Buick Encore, Hyundai Venue, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Kicks, Subaru Impreza (five-door), Toyota CH-R, and Volkswagen Taos

Note: Equipment, features, and trims can vary by model year. Always confirm these details when looking for used Mitsubishi Outlander Sport cars for sale.

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Key Features

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers:

• Five-door subcompact crossover SUV body style
• 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
• Front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD)

Trims

Trims like the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE are among the most popular offerings. Mitsubishi has used a varying trim range for over a decade that can appear like an alphabet soup. Grade nameplates include S, ES, SP, SEL, and GT.

Comfort, Technology & Cargo

There’s no escaping the Outlander Sport’s economy car roots, even if it’s dressed like a crossover SUV. The cabin is spartan in lower trims, and there’s abundant plastic throughout, regardless of the grade. Older examples have bare-bones equipment rosters, while newer Outlander Sports have (as optional or standard) comfort and safety tech like heated seats, navigation, and driver-assist gear (like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning). Cargo space is modest behind the second row but expands when the second row is folded.

How It Drives

Most Mitsubishi Outlander Sports come with a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It’s adequate for everyday driving tasks but is held back by a CVT transmission geared more toward fuel economy than performance. Some GT trims get a 20-horsepower bump that livens things a bit at the cost of lower MPG.

Safety

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport received a four-star (out of five) overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In certain individual crash tests, it was ranked four or five stars.

Reviews

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reviews via Kelley Blue Book average 4.6 out of 5. Owners praised the car’s value and reliability. Performance is the Outlander Sport’s lowest ranking factor.

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FAQs

What is the difference between an Outlander and an Outlander Sport?

An Outlander is a larger three-row crossover, while the Outlander Sport is a compact five-passenger crossover. Other cars in the current Mitsubishi lineup include the Eclipse Cross, Mirage G4, and Outlander PHEV. Mitsubishis of yesterday include the 3000GT sports car, Galant sedan, MIVEC EV, and Lancer Evolution (Lancer Evo) performance sedan.

Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have transmission problems?

Yes. Some owners report issues with the CVT transmission, which can result in surging, shaking, or complete failure. Mitsubishi Motors is partially owned by Nissan, so the two companies share some components, including CVT gearboxes.

Does the Outlander Sport have 7 seats?

No. Unlike the larger Mitsubishi Outlander, the compact Outlander Sport SUV crossover seats just five passengers in two rows. There is no third row offered.

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