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Used 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car for the money

Vidal, 05/06/2016
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is such a great value. If you purchase a similar vehicle from a different manufacturer you'll be paying too much. The engine and transmission are great, it accelerates faster than expected with the 2.4 liter engine. I would recommend this car to my family members.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great find!

Lisa, 01/07/2017
updated 07/10/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

We were cruising through a car lot and said "what's that?!" It looked like something we couldn't afford but we were wrong. So far, we've really enjoyed this car. It's fun to drive and great in the snow. It also handles much better than our previous 2008 Honda CRV. Minor cons would be that the interior is very basic and the cargo space is limited. Overall, great value.

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5 out of 5 stars

sporty little ride

mmetz242@gmail.com, 11/10/2015
updated 11/10/2016
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Just purchased this vehicle from Goldstein Auto Albany and its a great little ride, excellent on gas and great size to, room enough for a small family and also room for the groceries in the back cargo area and easy to get to. I have heard these vehicles are great in the snow , so i'm looking forward to not getting stuck in the snow this winter.

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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and inexpensive.

K, 08/30/2020
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2015 Outlander Sport new at the end of the year 2015, paid roughly $16k before taxes/etc. Main selling point was the warranty and the fact that I could find one with a manual transmission. I have run the warranty out and have never used it. Car has 107k on it now and have had zero issues. Admittedly, it isn't the quickest car in the world or the most feature packed but mine is the base of base models (ES, 2wd, 5 speed), but I would happily buy one of these again for how reliable it's been. Only other downside is it wasn't great in the first winter I had it but a decent set of winter tires cured that.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great value, good vehicle.

RaleighEd, 08/22/2020
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This review is for the base model, with a 5 speed manual transmission. A bit about myself; I am 6'4" tall, approaching 300 lbs. I have been driving since 1989, and driving an MR2 at HPDE's at various east coast tracks since 2009. I purchased my Outlander Sport brand new after test driving it, despite the expert reviews. Thanks to those reviews, I was able to have the dealer throw in, and install fog lights, and spent only $16,800. This includes the ridiculous warranty they offer. I've been driving it now for almost 5 years, and will most likely keep it for the long haul as my daily driver. I enjoy it's quirks. It was the last model without the fancy info-tainment screen, and all electronics have been solid. Speakers are just ok, and the AC is ice cold, but noisy. In terms of space, the front seats are extremely comfortable, and adjustable to give you a controlling view. The rear seats are cramped, but manageable, and fold down to let you carry quite a bit. Two cupholders in the center console, and two in the door. Nice storage area in the center console for any small things you want hidden. It is slow. You have to row through the gears quickly to go anywhere, however as most have you have no doubt noticed, no matter how slow you are, people around you in much faster cars are trying to out-slow you, and you end up being fastest by default... maybe genetics, don't know. The engine is loud accelerating, but otherwise not noticeable once speed is reached. Third gear is outstandingly long to help you reach freeway speed no problem, and there is no need to downshift to pass at highway speeds. I have had no engine issues, or any issues. Let's just get that out of the way, oil changes, and tire rotations have been the limit of my maintenance. Oh, and I changed the rear wiper... it dry rotted. The suspension on this vehicle is what irks me the most, but I've grown to love the challenge. At times it feels like you're driving a Ryder box truck on the Autobahn. It's due to a soft suspension, skinny tires, and horrible spec alignment. I wouldn't change the suspension. If the Nexen tires that came with it ever wear down, I will install wider tires, and at that point, I'd have my alignment guy give it a slightly more aggressive stance. We're talking the cost of tires, and an alignment, to make this thing handle well, and maintain comfort. Lastly, it performs well in all weather, and is especially competent in snow, again... on the factory tires. I understand people like fancy things. The Outlander Sport is not that, but it's been a reliable, fuel efficient, decently sized, adaptable vehicle, with a manual transmission. That's all I need.

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