Model Tested: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC
Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/27-mpg highway/24-mpg combined
Base Price: $25,695
As Tested: $26,590
Performance:
Strong, smooth engine
Good acceleration
Strong fuel economy—our best was
30.5-mpg highway
Comfortable highway ride
Nimble off-road
Console control button for 4WD
Comfort:
Wide range of steering column adjustments
Medium thick, contoured leather and wood wheel
Cheap, flocked headliner
Two temperatures heated front seats
Comfortable seats, but no lumbar adjustment
Very good headroom
Near stretch-out driver legroom
Less legroom for front passenger
Passenger shoe space under dash a little tight
Good adult room in backseat including middle position
Excellent shoe room under front seats
Low to medium height floor hump
Utility:
Split, folding rear seats have slight slope
Liftgate opens high to clear tall owners
Flat cargo deck, ample space
Modest cargo area lift-over (about 2-inches)
Inexpensive carpet in cargo area
Oversized stereo speaker in right side of cargo area
Retractable/opening side mirrors
Good sound system with four satellite radio bands
Medium size front door bins
Large, non-locking glovebox
Small, but deep, two-part console bin
No rear door bins
One large seatback pouch
WOW Factors:
Cute styling
Compact, nimble size
Competitively priced
Whines:
Cheap headliner
Interior lighting not very bright
Rear doors don’t open a full 90-degrees
No rear door bins
Bottom Line:
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a very competent compact crossover SUV that’s equally at home in city driving, highways, or rugged dirt roads. It’s fun to drive and has good interior room. The Outlander Sport is aggressively priced, but it doesn’t take much inspection to see where corners were cut. If upscale interior materials aren’t important, the Outlander Sport could be for you.
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