2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Fortune would not necessarily favor the bold within the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partly to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a few distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last 12 months, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is without doubt one of the newer entries in this section. As such, all the newest security options can be found, from a surround-view parking camera to forward collision warning system that can establish pedestrians. In contrast to some competitors, most of these options can solely be ordered on the top trim degree, however a minimum of you may get them. Additionally accessible are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — rare choices in this class.

We additionally like that the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport presents two alternative powertrains for those who aren’t satisfied with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, nonetheless: Once you begin checking the choices containers, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport could be substantially dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing supplies high quality additionally may give prospective patrons pause.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit more than most rivals. It’s sold in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model looks like a fantastic deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you’ll have to wait for it to be constructed. You’ll find the LS at virtually any dealer, but it’s dearer and doesn’t add a lot. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit dearer and contains more options and access to additional options. If you need the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains it all.

Three engines are supplied on the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport . The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A extra powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is elective and comes commonplace with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Also non-obligatory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Both of those engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.