Pros: Sporty styling and driving personality is distinctive among compact SUVs; optional panoramic glass roof panel; competitive starting price; decent front and rear passenger space
Cons: Middling acceleration with base engine; high noise levels; prices rise quickly as options are added; mediocre overall refinement; bobtail styling compromises cargo space
CG Says: For 2017, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport adds a new Limited Edition trim that slots above the base ES model. Automatic climate control is now standard on all Outlander Sports. Outlander Sport is a crossover subcompact SUV with seating for five. The engine in base ES trim is a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder that mates to a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission. All other models have a 166-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a CVT automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard on GT. All other trims offer a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Available features include panoramic glass roof panel, keyless access and starting, and rain-sensing wipers. Outlander Sport’s bobtail styling gives it a unique personality, and for the most part, its driving character lives up to the sporty looks. However, its drivetrain behavior isn’t as refined as most class competitors, and its pricing can get rather steep as you add options. Fortunately, most of the factory packages are little more than window dressing and can be easily skipped. If you’re looking for a versatile urban runabout, a modestly equipped Outlander Sport might make some sense.
| Class | Subcompact SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | ES: $19,795 AWD ES: $22,495 Limited Edition: $21,995 AWD Limited Edition: $23,495 SE: $22,695 AWD SE: $24,195 SEL: $24,195 AWD 2.4 SEL: $25,695 AWD GT: $27,695 |
| Base Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (ES) |
| Horsepower 148 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 23-24 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29-30 |
| Optional Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder (SE, Limited Edition, SEL, GT) |
| Horsepower 166 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22-23 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 27-28 |
