2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. Reviewers are eager to note that the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport fails to capitalize on its “sport” nomenclature. From its relatively underpowered four-cylinder engine, to its soft and squishy suspension, the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is not the compact crossover for those seeking a sporty driving experience. Critics praise the Outlander Sport’s solid value proposition. The Sportage starts out $200 cheaper than the Outlander Sport. The Countryman is available with a 181-horsepower engine that eclipses the Outlander Sport’s by 33-horsepower.

Details: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is an all-new model for Mitsubishi. Although it shares a platform with the larger Mitsubishi Outlander, the exterior and interior dimensions of the Outlander Sport are significantly smaller.
The Outlander Sport is available in two trim levels, ES and SE. Base ES two-wheel-drive models are available with a five-speed manual transmission, while all-wheel-drive and SE Outlander Sport models come with a CVT automatic transmission.

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EVO-STYLED SPORT-CROSS OFFERS COMPELLING GOOD LOOKS
One thing becomes clear as soon as you approach this vehicle; this new Outlander Sport is a good looking little utility vehicle. If it’s a rather dull night with not many stars in the sky, fret not because the Outlander Sport can bring its own along. The roof has another plus point as well. While many vehicles nowadays are offering some sort of panoramic roof, most have manual covers to block the sunlight or they have flimsy, fabric curtains that don’t cover you against a blazing sun very effectively. The Outlander Sport, however, has a power, hard cover, which neatly gets tucked away in the rear roof section of the vehicle at the touch of a button. We’re glad Mitsubishi had their thinking cap on when they designed this feature, because most companies don’t.

Mitsubishi also got the equipment list right. So if you want, you can get a built-in navigation system, a reversing camera, a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system featuring nine speakers, hands-free phone, a Fast Key system (which means the key can stay in your pocket and you can not only enter the vehicle, but start and stop it without fiddling with keys), and heated seats that can really toast your backside.

Trunk space is adequate if not very generous (fold down its rear seats for extra space if needed) and you do have to lift items quite high to get them in there, so those of shorter stature will complain.

SPORTY HANDLING WITHOUT THE STIFF RIDE
The 2011 Outlander Sport’s ride quality is also to be appreciated. Keener drivers can even choose to have a five-speed manual gearbox, which comes as standard equipment on the base model.
Like its competitors you get to choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. Our tester came with all-wheel drive, and we quite liked the fact you can switch between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive on the fly by just twisting a knob on the center console. The 2011 Outlander Sport is just such vehicle.

Arrived with a total length of 169.1 inches versus 183.7 Outlander, all new Mitsubishi Outlander sport more than a foot shorter than my brother, and closer to the width (69.7 inches vs. 70.9 inches) and high (64 cm 2 vs. 66.1), while an identical wheelbase of 105.1 sharing Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2WD CVT Sport cm on the scale with a curb weight of 3098 pounds – slightly more than 100 pounds heavier than most sedans equipped Lancer GTS CVT. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Brand New, slightly smaller version of those 7-passenger CUV with a totally new body, is the economic engine 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT) and paired comfortable accommodation in five years.

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, improved version, at least 148 hp @ 6000 rpm fully 4B11 and 143 lb-ft of torque produced at 4200 rpm lower than the configuration 2.0-liter inline-4.