Used 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV Consumer Reviews
Used Outlander Sport for sale
Objective review, I won this car in a drawing.
Lucky 7, 08/05/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I was not in the market for a small SUV and it is not really my thing. I just sold an S2000 sports car, drive a BMW 328i and was shopping for a new Boxster so the Outlander sport was not really in my wheelhouse. And then a telephone call came that I was a finalist to win one in a drawing I had entered online. I went to the final drawing and won the car. I had been helping my sister shop for a small SUV so I was very familiar with the Rav4, CRV, Mazda CX4 and the Escape having looked at all of them with her very recently. We did not look at the Outlander Sport and that was probably a mistake, and the big mistake comes in value for your money. After I won the base model 2.0 I was allowed to drive a loaded GT model with the larger engine. First, skip the base 2.0 and go straight to the 2.4. I drove around and the car did not have as much power for what I was used to and I had never personally driven a CVT car but it was decent. I am used to cars with lots of power and thought I would be severely disappointed, but I wasn't. I don't drive like a maniac and for a car to commute comfortably in, this car will do fine. I spent some additional money to upgrade my base model to an SEL model which the dealer sells for No haggle at $23,500 with the current rebate structure. It has proximity keyless entry, leather seats, a backup camera, a decent touchscreen audio system, bluetooth, the larger engine and all the other common features like power windows and cruise, and I almost forgot, AWD. The only features I did not pay extra for were the panoramic roof (kinda cool) upgraded stereo and Nav. So the car was pretty loaded for a low price compared to the competition and has a very comprehensive warranty (10 years 100,000 miles on the engine and transmission, 5 year 60,000 bumper to bumper). The car rides and drives well, is fairly comfortable, and has lots of features for the price. There had been some quality issues in the past from a factory here in the US that was closed, and all Outlander Sports now come from Japan and the quality seems very good. Of the competition, most have better engines, better fuel economy, some have better interiors, maybe a little more space, or drive sportier. But the Outlander Sport offers a pretty good little car for a very low price with lots of content and a top notch warranty. I was going to trade mine but I am keeping it. It is a neat little car that does a lot really well, just not very fast. It could do with about 15 more horsepower and 4 more miles per gallon to better compete but those are my major gripes. If you are in the market for a small SUV/Crossover and want a lot on a small budget, give it a look. You might be very pleasantly surprised. Just be sure to get the 2.4 liter engine.
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Best kept secret!
Chuck D, 03/04/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
2016 Outlander Sport SEL. After looking over all the contenders in this type of vehicle none could come close to matching the low price of the Outlander Sport SEL. The SEL was better equipped and thousands less with a better warranty.( I paid 23k out the door for it ) The ride is comparable to the rest, though interior noise is a bit louder. As far as room goes I brought home a 65 inch smart tv in the Outlander and it fit no problem. Fuel milage is averaging about 27 and that is in hilly Kentucky. Best was 32mpg on a road trip to Chicago.
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Authentic Japanese Import
Bob S., 04/20/2018
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Outlander Sport/RVR/ASX is the best small SUV available worldwide. This has excellent all around quality because it is built at their flagship factory/r&d center. This SUV feels very foreign compared to the competition. This is an authentic Japanese SUV built mainly for Asia and Russia as demonstrated by the voice activated system speaking in Japanese and the driver information screen originally showing Japanese or Russian before being reset. Paid less for a new Outlander Sport than I paid for a car in 2000. The only bad thing about this SUV is that it is only 96% made in Japan while the 2018 Outlander Sport is 99% made in Japan, and the 2017 Outlander V6 is 100% made in Japan. This is the best vehicle for quality and reliability I have ever owned.
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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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Not for the enthusiastic
Mitsubishi driven, 04/04/2020
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
She’s sluggish on takeoff and drives a little stiff. This car won’t win a 1/4 mile drag, but it is a great all around vehicle that offers decent gas milage. I have 2 of these, I enjoy the maneuverability in tight spots and the sporty look that sets it apart from similar style cars. What it lacks in “fun”’ driving it makes up for in “reliability.” The push button 4WD option comes in really handy vs the AWD of it’s larger full wagon version.
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