Used 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Outlander Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander Sport since its last redesign.
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stanb, 12/16/2010
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall, the car is OK. It is fairly comfortable and stylish. Road noise is well dampened. It is adequate for a single person or small family. I was somewhat disappointed with the performance and fuel economy. On average fuel consumption is 18-19mpg in the city, 20-22mpg on highway. Mitsubishi dealership experience was dismal.
10 years later and this car stellar
TexasGirl, 08/29/2023
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm writing this in 2023. I have a 2012 sport edition and I have to say that this is one of the best cars I've ever had. I've had literally no issues with the car or breakdowns of any kind. A few minor issues (sometimes the internal electronic signals go haywire but the dealership can reset them) but with regular minimal maintenance this car has been a workhorse for over 10 years (driving all over in Texas and not in a garage). It's reliable and was the best purchase I've ever made car wise.
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Stan, 12/02/2010
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall, the car is nice. It is relatively quiet (except for acceleration) and comfortable. Gas mileage is lower than it is advertised. On average it has been 18 mpg in the city and 21-22 mpg on highway. Mitsubishi dealership experience was so-so.
Ah, its ok.
James, 02/08/2019
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
After driving this vehicle for 90,000 miles, I can say the best thing about this SUV is the styling; it makes the vehicle look like a much nicer vehicle than it really is. The only other good thing about this vehicle is the mechanical reliability. The rest of the vehicle is pretty mediocre. The engine and transmission are honest; no mechanical issues, they just work as they should, but they aren't going to have any fun along the way. Oil changes are extremely easy due to the ground clearance, and simple engineering. Gas mileage is nothing special. I've never achieved more than 22mpg in suburban driving, and I could get 28mpg on the highway if I just drove the speed limit. The handling is okay unless I'm driving on the highway, then it is awful. I don't know if its the 'sports tuned suspension' or the 18 inch wheels, but it always seemed like I was fighting with the SUV on the highway to keep it under control. I had the alignment checked, and the vehicle looked over a couple of times, but was always told that it was just the way the vehicle drove. In contrast to the mechanical components, the rest of the vehicle wasn't built to last. This vehicle has more dings and dents than any other vehicle I have ever driven. The only positive thing is, after six years there is no rust and I live in the salt belt. The interior plastics of this vehicle are covered with light scratches. It seems that any time I was brushing up against the door, I was scratching it. It's the most fragile vehicle I have ever had. Oh, and about every six months I would find some kind of plastic or metal panel from the under carriage of the vehicle in my driveway. I don't abuse the vehicle, everything just seems to want to fall off.The controls in the vehicle are pretty easy and very basic. My vehicle had automatic windshield wipers and automatic climate control, but they really weren't labeled to stand out. The radio has a LOAD button, giving me the impression the vehicle had a CD changer, but alas it did not. It does have a super complicated and complex Bluetooth voice command system that was probably ahead of its time when it was released, but it does not like my voice, and always messes up. Ex; "Call Mom." = "Okay, calling 911". The adjustable HID headlights are amazing to use, however every other car that comes past me flicks their high beams thinking I have my high beams on, so they get annoying. The big wheels look nice, but the tire size is weird, and tires are expensive. That's actually the reason I traded the vehicle in; I didn't want to invest $1K on tires for a vehicle that had a rapidly depreciating value. All in all, it's an honest vehicle that I won't miss.
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Perfect City Cross Over
ivand1, 11/06/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my wife and based on her feedback the vehicle is simply awesome! I personally feel the engine lacks some power considering the weight of the vehicle; however, knowing how to use the paddle shifters do compensate for it, at the end, it all depends greatly on the driving style. On the other hand, features are above the expectations - got to love the blue Tooth connectivity, it's also spacious and priced around right. At the end, I firmly believe this vehicle is conceived with a female target in mind and for that they did get it right!