When you decide to jump into the small crossover utility vehicle field, what you want at the end of the day is a car that is dependable, inexpensive to run and fun to drive.
I think the 2105 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE with all-wheel control fits the bill and it does it without fanfare.
Mitsubishi is a longtime manufacturer and has delivered simple, well-made and often option-rich cars for years. The SE spins on a dime and can be parked in a snap, making this a nifty around-town car. Good gas mileage (24 city, 30 highway) and decent performance from the 2-liter, 148-horsepower engine will have you driving by more gas pumps than stopping, but it could use more giddy-up on the highway. Once up to highway speed it cruised along pretty happily, particularly in gas sipping ECO mode.
The four-wheel-drive option is when the car performed the best. The car felt twitchy in two-wheel drive, but settled nicely for a more secure feeling once I rolled into four-wheel mode. ECO, without a doubt, squeezes better mileage, but predictably the performance suffers.
There's a pro and con to the shorter body on the original wheelbase. On the plus side, the interior passenger space remains roomy and comfortable for five, but the con is that cargo space gets sacrificed. So if you need the big deck, stick with the original Outlander.
The 2015 sees improvements on the simple clean lines by adding larger wraparound headlights and a better CVT transmission that more closely resembles a traditional seven-speed. It shifts smoothly without hesitation when you hit the gas.
The 710-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system included in the upgraded Touring Package absolutely rocks. It seems funny to hear this big sound in a low- to mid-price-point car. But since I found the road noise in the cabin to be elevated, the sound system simply overpowered it. I did find the interface for the entire system to be dated.
The interior is clean and decked out in well-fitted plastics. The Touring Package kicked in power adjustable leather seating surfaces that were comfortable and supportive. I also liked the optional panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and backup camera.
Although you can get a base Outlander for about $22,000, our Touring Package-rigged SE rang the register at $29,945. This is a worthy contender for cars like the Nissan Juke, Subaru Crosstrek and the VW Tiguan.
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