Style, Value & Dependability: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV
The new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport adds a number of exterior and interior enhancements for 2016. The updated Mitsubishi Outlander Sport enters the new model year with a revamped exterior and a number of interior improvements. Most noticeably, the exterior receives Mitsubishi's new "Dynamic Shield" front design concept. New 18-inch alloy wheel design, lip wheel moldings and power folding side door mirrors with turn indicator lamps contribute to the sleek new design. The 2016 model year keeps its aerodynamic, low-drag body design that supports the Outlander Sport's fuel efficiency. Exterior colors include: Labrador Black, Octane Blue, Mercury Gray, Quartz Brown, Cool Silver, Rally Red and Diamond White Pearl.
Available in ES, SE, SEL and GT trim levels, the standard base engine for the Outlander Sport is 2.0L four-cylinder engine. Torque is communicated to the street through a five-speed manual gearbox. The more powerful 2.4L MIVEC four-cylinder engine comes standard with the SE, SEL and GT trim levels.
The automaker’s INVECS – III – CVT (continuously variable) automatic transmission is standard with the 2.4L four-cylinder engine and optional with the base 2.0L four-cylinder motor. The continuously-variable transmission (CVT) provides better response, performance and improved fuel economy to keep the Outlander Sport performing at its high standards with optimal fuel economy ratings. Also available in each trim level is Mitsubishi's All-Wheel Control (AWC) System.
Control hardware for the Outlander Sport consists of traditional MacPherson struts in the front with a stabilizer bar working with a multi-link configuration at the rear with a stabilizer bar.
Inside the passenger cabin, interior appeal is bolstered with a new steering wheel, new interior seat fabrics, improved 6.1" Display Audio System and new auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink®. The Outlander Sport is equipped with the following standard features: new panel design for air conditioning, soft-touch instrument panel trim, 4 speaker, 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with steering wheel mounted audio controls, electric power steering (EPS), 60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats with armrest and cup holder, color LCD multi-information display,
high contrast meters, rear privacy glass, and power windows with driver's one-touch up/down function.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 105.1; overall length: 171.5; width: 71.3; height: 64.2
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder – 148 hp at 6,000 rpm and 145 lbs-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm; 2.4L four-cylinder – 168 hp at 6,000 rpm and 167 lbs-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm
Transmission: five-speed manual, CVT automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 2.0L four-cylinder -23 city/29 hwy. (FWD/manual), 24 city/31 hwy. (FWD/automatic), 23 city/29 hwy. (AWD); 2.4L four-cylinder – 23 city/28 hwy. (FWD), 22 city/27 hwy. (AWD).
Cargo capacity: 49.5 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, driver’s knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, hill start assist, active stability control, traction control logic, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, alarm system, engine immobilizer, side-impact door beams, and tire pressure monitoring system. SE adds fog lights, rearview camera, FAST-key passive entry system, and push-button engine start. SEL adds automatic headlamps, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. GT adds super-wide high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps.
Optional safety features include navigation system, remote engine start, and front/rear part assist sensors.
Warranty
Basic: 5-year/60,000 mile
Powertrain: 10-year/100,000 mile
Corrosion: 7-year/100,000 mile
Roadside Assistance: 5-year/60,000 mile 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV starts from $19,595 for the ES manual upto $29,195 for the GT AWD model. Destination charges add $850.
