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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Info

 Overview:
    With the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi now has has a crossover it can offer starting at less than $20,000. At a length of 169.1 inches, the Outlander Sport hass more of a Lancer-like feel than more cumbersome small compact crossovers like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape.

    Just because the 2011 Outlander Sport is smaller than some others in its class doesn't mean Mitsu's new crossover is necessarily a compromised vehicle. It's designed for city dwellers looking for a higher view of the road but will never go offroading. Mitsubishi says the Outlander Sport has a visual reference point about five inches higher than that of the Lancer. And fun to drive? Just wait until you slip in behind the wheel for the first time and turn the key. You'll quickly learn to love this great little 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. In fact, you may find yourself looking for excuses to drive places just so you can jump behind the wheel again!
Trim Levels:

    The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a compact crossover SUV that is offered in two trim levels: the base ES and SE.

    Standard features for the ES include 16-inch steel wheels, heated outside mirrors, cruise control, remote keyless entry, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cloth upholstery, 60/40-split-folding rear seats, Mitsubishi's Fuse voice-activation system and a four-speaker stereo with CD player plus auxiliary audio and USB input jacks.

    The SE adds 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, foglights, automatic wipers, automatic climate control, keyless ignition/entry, a sliding armrest between the front seats, a second-row armrest with center pass-through, upgraded upholstery and a six speaker stereo. All-wheel drive is only offered on the SE model and also gets you heated front seats.

    Most options are grouped together into packages that are available on any Outlander Sport trim level. The Exterior Sport package adds several cosmetic and aerodynamic elements along with an aluminum fuel door, while the Interior package (available on models with automatic transmissions only) adds piano-black interior trim and an aluminum shift knob. Other packages add interior mood lighting, exterior protection (scuff plates, mud guards and bumper guards) and cargo solutions. Stand-alone options include 16-inch alloy wheels for the ES, a hard-drive-based navigation system, remote ignition and the six-CD changer.

    Available on the SE AWD is a Premium package that includes a panoramic sunroof, roof rails and a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system with a six-CD changer and satellite radio. The Navigation package is also only available on the SE AWD and includes the nav system plus real-time traffic, a rearview camera and an auxiliary video input jack.

Powertrains & Performance:

    Powering the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that produces 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The standard transmission offered in the ES is a five-speed manual. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is available as an option and is standard on the SE models. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available on the SE. As with the regular Outlander, AWD models feature three driver-selectable modes to optimize traction.

    In independent testing, a front-wheel-drive Outlander Sport with a manual transmission accelerated from a standstill to 60 mph in just 8.8 seconds. That's quick!  The EPA estimates fuel economy at 25 city/31 highway mpg and 27 mpg in combined driving for an automatic front-wheel-drive model. The manual earns 24/31/26 mpg while the AWD comes in at 24/29/26 mpg.

Safety:

Standard safety features on the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport include front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, hill start assist, traction control and stability control.

In independent brake testing, a front-wheel-drive Outlander Sport came to a stop from 60 mph in 141 feet, which is extremely competitive in this small crossover category.