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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The gauges are sporty, like Mitsubishi aims for in other cars, and the nice, crisp digital readout between the two analog gauges for speed and RPM is a nice touch. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't able to track my average gas mileage for more than one trip, though. Backseat space was surprising, too. In a vehicle this short — it's 169.1 inches long, compared with 179.3 for the Honda CR-V and 174.8 for the 2011 Kia Sportage — I still had plenty of legroom behind the driver's seat, and my son's convertible child-safety seat fit remarkably well behind the front passenger seat. I... |
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2012 mitsubishi outlander sport Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Available on the SE AWD is a Premium package that includes a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, a rearview camera (with display integrated into the rearview mirror) and a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system with a six-CD changer and satellite radio. Powertrains and Performance: Powering the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that produces 148 hp and 145 pound-feet of torque. The standard transmission offered in the ES is a five-speed manual. A CVT is available as an option and is standard on the SE models. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive... |
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...And the engine noise? It isn't gone, but Mitsubishi definitely invested a few dollars to address the issue. Noise still fills the cabin when pushing the engine hard, but it isn't a constant drone during regular driving, as it was last year. And one editor's spouse — with no prior knowledge of the previous model — was annoyed by the 2012's still noticeable engine noise. I still caution shoppers about the Outlander Sport's engine noise and performance, but it isn't the deal-breaker it was last year. Unfortunately, I'm still unable to offer a recommendation on the updated CVT... |
On paper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport sounds like the ideal compact crossover solution for those on a limited budget. It’s small in size, coming in at over a... June 18, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
You've gotta hand it to automakers. However tight the noose of emissions regulations and MPG targets gets, the engineers always find a way to wriggle free with ever more... October 21, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1