Flash Drive

2015 Mitsubishi Outland Sport

Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a stylish compact SUV with All Wheel Control.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a stylish compact SUV with All Wheel Control.

Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque

Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 23/City—26/Highway—24/Combined

Base Price: $24,995

As Tested: $30,495

Performance:

2.4L engine is a big improvement over 2.0L version

Efficient CVT transmission

ECO mode

We exceeded EPA highway estimate with 30.2 mpg

2015 Outlander Sport GT 2.4L is very capable in snowy and muddy conditions.
2015 Outlander Sport GT 2.4L is very capable in snowy and muddy conditions.

Around town we got 21.8 mpg

Hill Start Assist

Good feel to electric power steering

Adequate acceleration

Pleasant highway ride

4WD and 4WD Lock modes

Paddle shifters

Good size for city errands

Agile off road

Available manual transmission

Comfort:

Supportive, leather seats

2015 Outlander Sport GT 2.4L four-cylinder is a notable improvement over the base 2.0L engine.
2015 Outlander Sport GT 2.4L four-cylinder is a notable improvement over the base 2.0L engine.

Two-temp heated front seats

Medium thick leather steering wheel

Good steering wheel audio controls

Tilt/telescopic steering column

Stretch-out front legroom

Adults fit fine in back seat with front seats all back

Tall passengers just brush rear headliner

Soft back seat armrest with two small cup holders

Four overhead grab handles

Utility:

2015 Outlander Sport GT rear seat is adult friendly.
2015 Outlander Sport GT rear seat is adult friendly.

Rain sensing wipers

One seatback pouch

No rear door bins

Deep console bin

Medium glovebox, no lock

Medium front door bins

Ample cargo area

Wide opening

Two-inch lift over

Split seats fold almost flat

Good cargo space behind back seat

Wow Factors:

Panoramic glass roof brightens interior

2015 Outlander Sport GT Touring package includes a great panoramic glass roof.
2015 Outlander Sport GT Touring package includes a great panoramic glass roof.

Great sound system with lots of pre-set choices

Rain sensing wipers

Handsome styling

Excellent fuel economy

Whines:

Cheesy cargo area carpet and floorboard

No rear door bins

Bottom Line:

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the more compact, five-passenger version of the three-row Outlander. It’s a comfortable crossover SUV that’s fun to drive. Seating is generous front

Cargo space is great, but the carpet is very cheap.
Cargo space is great, but the carpet is very cheap.

and back as is cargo space. Power and fuel economy are both very good.