2013 Mitsubishi Outlander‎

The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport seats five and comes with a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive are optional. The Outlander Sport comes in ES and SE trims, the latter of which adds more standard features and some upgraded interior materials. For 2013, the base Outlander Sport ES becomes available with all-wheel drive and all models get exterior styling updates and new seat fabrics.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport drives with a light, responsive feel—more like a compact sedan than a larger crossover—and this is a good pick for those who want compactness and maneuverability, not all-out ruggedness. In fact, ruggedness is beside the point, and the Outlander Sport's all-wheel drive system is oriented toward snowy driveways, not off-road trails. As such, powertrains are strictly economy class, with on the road performance limited by a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that can be sluggish and boomy when pressed. Although the manual is a better choice to make the most of the 148-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

This is a vehicle that tends to feel roomier inside than you might expect, considering its very compact exterior. Front seats feel fairly snug but supportive, and in back there's real space for two adults or three kids. And with seat height just right for what many aging shoppers (or busy moms) seek—a little higher than a sedan, yet lower than a larger SUV—you get get in by merely sitting and turning, or load children in without straining your back. Materials have been a disappointment; don't expect anything more than what you'd find in a budget compact sedan cabin, although there's a little more soft-touch here—mainly in the form of a padded dash covering.

Engine Type 2.0L MIVEC I-4
Valvetrain DOHC 16-valve
Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC)
Displacement (cc) 1998
Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower @ RPM (BHP) 148 @ 6000
Torque @ RPM (lb-ft.) 145 @ 4200
Air Intake System Conventional
Engine Block Aluminum
Cylinder Heads Aluminum
Redline RPM 6500
Fuel System MPI
Emissions Tier 2-bin 5 (50S)
Recommended Fuel Regular unleaded, 87 octane min.
Radiator Core Size (mm) 700x409x16
Engine Oil Type 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity (qt./l) 4.2/4.0

Gas Mileage
24 mpg City/31 mpg Hwy