2.4 SEL 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport compact SUV is a smaller and better-looking version of the Outlander. It's capable, and it costs less than its more stylish rivals, but it's hard to favorably compare it after that. Its formidable competition includes the Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Jeep Compass, Chevy Trax, and Hyundai Tucson, having better powertrains, cabins, handling, and fuel mileage. That said, Mitsubishi is one of the most experienced carmakers in the world when it comes to all-wheel drive. The Outlander Sport system is called AWC, for all-wheel control, and is proven and sophisticated. Also, the five-year, 60,000-mile comprehensive warranty is very good.
Changes for 2018 included a revised grille and rear fascia, new center console, shift lever and USB ports, and a 7″ touchscreen with Bluetooth and audio streaming. The two upper models, SE and SEL, get LED running lamps, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a new CVT transmission with the 2.4-liter engine.
On the top SEL model, there is a new Touring Package with advanced safety technologies including Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beam system. There is also a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system and panoramic roof.
Outlander Sport comes with a 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. The smaller engine is slow and doesn't get much better fuel mileage than the 2.4 liter. It makes 148 horsepower mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The 2.4-liter engine makes 168 horsepower, same as the least powerful Ford Escape, and comes only with the CVT, a new generation design for 2018. With all-wheel drive, it gets an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon City, 27 Highway, and 24 Combined. With front-wheel drive, it gets one more mpg. The front-wheel-drive model with the 2.0 engine gets 24/30/27 mpg.
In crashworthiness safety, the NHTSA gives it four stars overall, with four stars for frontal and rollover crash testing. The IIHS gives it mostly Good scores except for the difficult small-overlap front crash test, where it's Acceptable.
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That said, Mitsubishi is one of the most experienced carmakers in the world when it comes to all-wheel drive. The Outlander Sport system is called AWC, for all-wheel control, and is proven and sophisticated. Also, the five-year, 60,000-mile comprehensive warranty is very good.
Changes for 2018 included a revised grille and rear fascia, new center console, shift lever and USB ports, and a 7″ touchscreen with Bluetooth and audio streaming. The two upper models, SE and SEL, get LED running lamps, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a new CVT transmission with the 2.4-liter engine.
On the top SEL model, there is a new Touring Package with advanced safety technologies including Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beam system. There is also a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system and panoramic roof.
Outlander Sport comes with a 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. The smaller engine is slow and doesn't get much better fuel mileage than the 2.4 liter. It makes 148 horsepower mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The 2.4-liter engine makes 168 horsepower, same as the least powerful Ford Escape, and comes only with the CVT, a new generation design for 2018. With all-wheel drive, it gets an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon City, 27 Highway, and 24 Combined. With front-wheel drive, it gets one more mpg. The front-wheel-drive model with the 2.0 engine gets 24/30/27 mpg.
In crashworthiness safety, the NHTSA gives it four stars overall, with four stars for frontal and rollover crash testing. The IIHS gives it mostly Good scores except for the difficult small-overlap front crash test, where it's Acceptable.
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| Engine | 2.4L I-4 |
| MPG | 23 City / 29 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 6-spd CVT w/OD |
| Power | 168 @ 6000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
