Used 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE SUV Review
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Freshest crossover on the road
zx_knight, Arlington, VA, 12/31/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Power-
Its lacking in this area in comparison to the others in its class but the CVT tranny really makes good use of the 148hp.
It gets a little fun when using the paddle shifter (The paddle shifter sold me on the car).
Only issue I have is that you cant tow anything, I dont know how that compars to the rest but its a forgivable issue.
Suspension-
This little truck could out handle alot … of cars.
Definitely shines above the rest, especially in 4wd mode :).
Seating- Im 6"1 and have 2 children in car seats and we fit with little issue.
Im a lil cramped in the leg department but I could still do long distance trip in it easy.
I even talked my sister in to buying one.
There fresh
I've put the miles on my 2012 Outlander Sport 4x4!
Carrie Hoeisng, Lacey, WA, 09/19/2015
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
I bought my 2012 Outlander Sport brand new and now, 3 years later, have 85,000 miles on it. Yes, I love to travel. I loved traveling in my Ford Expedition much better but this little Outlander Sport is much more affordable to drive!
The front seats fit larger folks, no problem. With the front seats fully back the leg room in the back seats is a little tight. And this is a 4 passenger … vehicle, not 5, unless it is 3 small kids in the back seat without car seats! The total weight limit of passengers and cargo is 875 lbs so keep that in mind if you are larger.
I have taken this car into the mountains on snow and ice and it did well for a smaller vehicle. It has decent acceleration for a small car. On my longer road trips I get around 30 mpg. Short driving around town knocks that down to about 23. I have never used the paddle shifters, cruise control, remote start, or blue tooth (I have a dumb phone) but can tell you that the seat warmers are a godsend on cold mornings!
At about 60,000 miles the car developed a squeal (at over 25 mph) that changing the s-belt did not cure. The noise has changed to more of a chirpy noise now. My Mitsu mechanic thinks it is the belt pulley. Guess this is a known problem with the 2011 model but they are not covering it under warranty for the 2012. That upsets me a bit as I feel that because I am a high mileage user I am being penalized. By the time this may come out as a recall issue I will already be out of miles on my 100,000 mile drive train warranty.
I ended up trading this car in when it had about 100k miles on it. The intermittent squeal made me lose confidence in taking this vehicle on road trips. As a single middle aged woman I just can’t take a chance on being broke down on the road. The dealership wasn’t able to find the noise and it never was covered under warranty. I have gone back to a Ford product.
It looks better than it is
jacobmunden, Clermont, FL, 09/17/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Really, the title says it all. I got my fully optioned AWD outlander sport in 2012 and have put around 10,000 miles on it. As far as reliability, its been great, though you'd expect that from a brand new car. The driveability of the car is far from sporty. While it may be AWD with paddle shifters, it doesnt offer much fun to the driver. The gas mileage on it is absolutely average. I do … have to say, it looks pretty good on the outside, especially with the rim package! If you're looking for a car with good gas mileage or a bit more performance, look elsewhere.
Love it!
meggiemay, Moorhead, MN, 09/03/2014
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
I purchased a 2012 Outlander Sport with 12,000 miles on it a little over a month ago, upgrading from a '06 Cobalt Coupe. All I can say is that I absolutely love this car and have no regrets making the purchase. I read every possible review on the vehicle I could find before making the purchase, so I thought it would be helpful to post my thoughts on the car. Overall I feel like a got a … affordable yet reliable SUV with all the features of a more "luxury" brand.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Smooth and quiet ride
- Pro:standard voice-activated electronics interface
- Pro:affordable price.
- Con:Indifferent engine power
- Con:far from sporty handling
- Con:limited cargo capacity.
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