Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020

Fortune would not essentially favor the bold within the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Still, automakers try to make their small SUVs distinct. The Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a few distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last yr, the Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020 is among the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the newest safety features can be found, from a surround-view parking digicam to ahead collision warning system that can determine pedestrians. Unlike some rivals, most of those options can solely be ordered on the highest trim level, however not less than you can get them. Additionally available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon choices on this class.

We also like that the Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020 provides two various powertrains in the event you aren’t happy with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Watch out, nonetheless: Once you begin checking the options boxes, the Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020 might be considerably dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing materials quality additionally would possibly give potential patrons pause.

The Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit more than most rivals. It’s bought in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin looks like a terrific deal till you notice that it’s a custom-order model and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You’ll discover the LS at virtually any supplier, but it’s costlier and would not add a lot. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit costlier and contains more options and entry to further choices. If you want the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes it all.

Three engines are provided on the Mitsubishi Kumiai St 2020. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A extra highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is elective and comes normal with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Also optional is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automated. Each of these engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.