2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Overview What’s New? All cars now come with all-wheel drive as the norm. Trims from the Special Edition are no longer available. Part of the first generation of Outlander Sports cars, which came out in 2011. The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the company’s least expensive SUV and one of the oldest cars on the road. Since it came out in 2011, Outlander Sport has had many changes to its outside. Even though the Outlander Sport’s design has been changed to make it look more modern, there is only so much you can do to hide its poor build quality. For the 12th year that the Outlander Sport has been on the market, all models now come with all-wheel drive by default. Besides that, nothing else will be different in 2023. The small SUV still has the same mix of price, usefulness, and decent driving dynamics. It would help if you compared the Mitsubishi to the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, Subaru Forester, and Hyundai Tucson, also SUVs. But the Outlander Sport can be a great choice if you all need basic transportation from A to B with a good guarantee. Pros vs Cons Pros The price was right. Excellent protection from guarantees Cons The ride is challenging because the roads need to be even. Many materials inside look and feel cheap. Response time was shamefully slow. When you speed up, especially with a 2.0-liter engine, there is a loud buzzing sound. Performance How good the Outlander Sport is to drive. The term “Sport” does not belong in the title “Outlander Sport.” The suspension and handling aren’t excellent, the engine needs to be more powerful, and the continuously variable automatic transmission needs to be fixed. Driving this car is a boring thing to do. At first, the vehicle moves quickly, but then it slows down and takes 8.5 seconds to reach 60 mph. When we hit the brakes hard, we saw the car nosedive and move from side to side, neither of which gave us confidence. The Outlander Sport’s steering needs constant attention because it’s hard to tell when it’s in the center, and the car responds slowly to steering inputs. The rough shocks make the Outlander Sport jumpy, especially around bumpy corners, but they do nothing to stop a large amount of body roll. Comfort How does the Outlander Sport feel? The Outlander Sport has additional ride comfort and suspension compliance than its competitors. There is no reason for this, especially since this Mitsu has been on the market for so long. It’s okay for short trips, but truckers going long distances should look elsewhere. The ride could be better. It is rough over bumps and floats over smoother undulations, which is the worst of both worlds. The leather seats in the test car were hard and stiff, and the cabin was noisy from road noise, traffic, and loud air conditioning fans. Interior How does the inside look? If you are the right size, the Outlander Sport is easy to get in and out of. The controls on this car are marked, and the gauges are easy to read. Because the doorways are so big, getting to the front seats is easy. The people in the back will have to move around a bit to get to their hearts. Overall, the inside is small. There is less headroom in the back than in other cars in the same class, and the vehicle feels cramped from every angle. The driver’s seat doesn’t move around much, so you have to sit straight at the table to compensate for the lack of space. Visibility is also wrong because the roof has giant pillars, and the back window is small, making it hard to see out the back. Technology How good is the tech? Stay away from this place if you want to connect to the internet or use a mobile device. In terms of connectivity, the Outlander Sport has just what you need. The primary entertainment system is a good choice because it is easy to use. The base model doesn’t come with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, but it’s easy to set up Bluetooth connectivity. Automatic emergency braking is an important active safety feature that is not standard and is only available on SE and higher trim levels. At no trim level, can you get adaptive cruise control? Storage What about putting things away? The Outlander Sport is good for hauling cargo but fails in every other way. The 60/40-split rear bench seat can be folded without removing the headrests or sliding the seats forward, but the release mechanism is hard to get to from the cargo area. When folded, the cargo floor is flat and big, and the sloped roof makes it easy to load. The Outlander Sport has a standard amount of space for small items. The area under the middle stack can hold a phone, and the door pockets are big enough to hold a medium-sized water bottle. The central console has a place to put things and two cup holders. The two rear seats on the sides can fit car seats because the lower hooks are easy to reach. However, the higher angles can only be called from the cargo area. Fuel Economy How well does it use gasoline? The Outlander Sport GT gets a combined 25 mpg (23 in the city and 28 on the highway). We got an average of 22.7 mpg throughout three fill-ups when we drove on highways, mountain roads, and city streets. This is typical of a car with insufficient power, even if it’s not very low. Value What is the Outlander Sport worth? The Outlander Sport is a small SUV with everything you need if you care more about price than anything else. We could suggest many other models, but they cost more. Our test vehicle was a few thousand dollars cheaper than the ones in second and third place. But you might be willing to pay more for better performance, more ways to connect, and driver aids that the Outlander Sport doesn’t have. Even though it looks old and is made of cheap materials, the Outlander Sport seems well-made. On the plus side, Mitsubishi has a good warranty and roadside assistance that is on par with what luxury cars offer. The Outlander Sport is a good deal because it gives you peace of mind. Wildcard The only purpose of the Outlander Sport is to get you from A to B. It could be better at something and can do some of everything. All the fun or enjoyment will come from the driver’s strong imagination. Because the Outlander Sport is a simple, easy-to-use car, it appeals to people who would instead save money then enjoy driving. It’s not the most attractive car you’ll ever see, but its warranty and roadside assistance make it reliable. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation? Even though the Outlander Sport model with the lowest price may be appealing, the LE trim in the middle is the best choice and well worth the extra money. The variant has a giant touchscreen (8 inches) and a smartphone connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is a technical upgrade. There are also heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel for extra comfort. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport models There are five trim levels for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: S, ES, LE, SE, and GT. All models except the GT have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine in the GT gets more power. Both models have all-wheel drive as standard, and both engines are paired with continuously variable gearboxes (CVT). 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Video Review
