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Marketed as the RVR in Japan and known as the ASX in Europe, the Outlander Sport is one of the oldest crossovers in the compact segment. Redesigned from the ground up in 2010, the small SUV enters 2021 with a host of updates and a sticker price of $20,995, excluding freight.
S 2WD is how the entry-level trim is called, which comes with a 2.0-liter MiVEC four-cylinder engine that cranks out 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet (197 Nm) of torque. Customers who prefer more oomph will have to upgrade to the all-wheel-drive GT AWC grade, which offers 168 horsepower and 167 pound-feet (226 Nm) from 2.4 liters of displacement.
Even though it’s more boring than a three-hour flight delay on a rainy Monday, the Outlander Sport does stand out from its peers with industry-leading powertrain and new vehicle warranties. As it happens, Mitsubishi offers 10 years or 100,000 miles (161,000 km) and five years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first. It’s also pretty frugal despite the free-breathing engine options at 27 and 26 mpg (8.7 and 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers) on the combined cycle.
What’s new for the 2021 model year, you may be wondering? Well, the Japanese automaker has upgraded the Outlander Sport with more standard safety equipment, along with a styling Limited Edition and a revised Black Edition that enhance the otherwise inexistent appeal of the little crossover.
All trim levels now come with Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beam, but the sweet spot of the lineup is the ES trim level. Available from $22,995 with 2WD and $24,545 with all-wheel-drive, this specification adds LED fog lights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Last but certainly not least, the Outlander Sport is furthered by the second-generation Smartphone-link Display Audio infotainment system. The 8.0-inch unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on all trims but the S and ES, which feature a Display Audio System with a 7.0-inch touchscreen.
Even though it’s more boring than a three-hour flight delay on a rainy Monday, the Outlander Sport does stand out from its peers with industry-leading powertrain and new vehicle warranties. As it happens, Mitsubishi offers 10 years or 100,000 miles (161,000 km) and five years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first. It’s also pretty frugal despite the free-breathing engine options at 27 and 26 mpg (8.7 and 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers) on the combined cycle.
What’s new for the 2021 model year, you may be wondering? Well, the Japanese automaker has upgraded the Outlander Sport with more standard safety equipment, along with a styling Limited Edition and a revised Black Edition that enhance the otherwise inexistent appeal of the little crossover.
All trim levels now come with Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beam, but the sweet spot of the lineup is the ES trim level. Available from $22,995 with 2WD and $24,545 with all-wheel-drive, this specification adds LED fog lights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Last but certainly not least, the Outlander Sport is furthered by the second-generation Smartphone-link Display Audio infotainment system. The 8.0-inch unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on all trims but the S and ES, which feature a Display Audio System with a 7.0-inch touchscreen.
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