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More Than Good Enough
John, 06/15/2016
updated 01/04/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
95 of 96 people found this review helpful
We have been 'watching' the Outlander Sport for several years. We finally bought a 2016 Outlander Sport ES to replace our 2005 Mazda Tribute i. The Outlander Sport is a much nicer vehicle and we paid less for it than we paid for the Tribute in 2005. Why would we buy a vehicle that rates an 'a rare Edmunds "D" rating'? Lets count the reasons: 1. Safety - The Outlander Sport has 'Good' IIHS crash ratings except for an 'Acceptable' Front Small Overlap rating. The old Mazda received a 'Poor' side crash rating. Many newer vehicles do not pass the Front Small Overlap test. 2. Reliability - 2015 CR states that the Outlander Sport has excellent reliability. Models built from 2012-2015 were made in Illinios. 2016 models sold in this country are made in Japan once again. 3. Features - Comes standard with everything. You won't need to upgrade or get an option package for Cruise Control which seems to be very common for vehicles in this price range. Love the usb port, heated side mirrors, rear center arm rest with cup holders, easy fold split rear seat and the Hill Start Assist feature; again all standard. 4. Performance - According to Edmunds 0-60 in 8.8 seconds(2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Road Test), 60-0 in 119 feet. Reported best gas mileage to be 29-32 without trying too hard. Comfortable seats and yes it does have a telescoping, leather wrapped steering wheel standard. It rides better than the Mazda did and it is quieter too. You can hear the engine during hard acceleration but it quiets down while cruising. We don't have any issues with how it handles. Perhaps it is not 'Sporty' but even CR gave it a good (1/2 red dot) Routine Handling rating. It has the nicest interior of any vehicle we have ever owned. Maybe it is true that 'the rate at which vehicles have been improving is staggering' but so has their price. The Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 must be fantastic vehicles if they are really that much better than the Outlander Sport. The problem is that for the price we actually paid for the Outlander Sport, they are not competing against each other. In fact for the price we paid there are very few new vehicles to consider and the Outlander Sport beats them easily. If you are looking for a vehicle capable of handling four tall adults and their stuff there are very few choices in this price range. If you are the type of person who replaces their vehicle as often as their iPhone then the Outlander Sport is probable not for you. But if you are like many Americans who agonize over every dollar spent you need to at least consider the Outlander Sport. Compare it to the one you are currently driving not to one that will put you in debt forever. --------------------------------------------- Update ----------------------------------- We took our Outlander Sport on a trip. We started where the speed limit was 65 MPH. It then turned to 70, then 75 and finally 80 MPH. It made little difference, many drivers always go 10-15 mph above the limit. At least the semis seem to stay in the 65-70 MPH range. We cruised at 75 MPH for a couple of days including mountain passes. We then went up twisty switchbacks to 11,000 ft to get to a cabin. The Outlander Sport did well. Noise was something of a problem on certain sections of the highway while on other pavement it was very pleasant. When the time comes we might try some different tires (Michelin Defenders) to see if that helps. The Outlander Sport rode well. I detected a little 'float' while driving around a bumpy corner once but no one else in the vehicle noticed anything. After 6000 miles our best gas mileage was 34 MPG, our worst was 27 MPG. Overall we are very pleased with our Outlander Sport. It isn't a Toyota Camry on the interstate but then again I wouldn't want to take a Camry on some of the dirt roads we ended up on. One improvement we made to our base model was to add tweeters to our front speakers. The wiring and everything is already there so it was pretty easy to do and really added to the overall sound quality.
Hidden Gem
Rob, 08/31/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
This 2016 Outlander sport SE 2.4 AWD is the best kept secret. As others have said it is underrated for sure, it is quiet, good MPG, CVT transmission is far better than the DCT (duel clutch transmission) many makers are putting in their models. So called expert reviews are really lopsided on this vehicle, Before you buy one of the EXPERT best rated models, go with the consumer ratings and give this hidden gem a try, I did and I am more than satisfied I made the right choice.
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Exceeding my expectations....A lot.
DB, 06/26/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought the Outlander Sport ES with the AWC. I checked on several competitors and like the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, Ford Escape, Honda HRV. The actual selling price for all of these was far higher (Thousands). In addition, the Jeeps have people complaining about reliability issues. I got the Outlander Sport with 4 wheel drive for about what a loaded Ford Focus would cost. The build quality of the Outlander is very good, body gaps even, paint quality is great. Interior is well laid out and nice. The seat materials look durable and though firm, the seat comfort is not bad. It is not a Dodge Hellcat performance wise, but again, It is better than you would expect from a 2.0 Four cylinder. When you add a 5 year 60 thousand mile bumper to bumper and 10 year 100 thousand mile power train warranty, I just can't figure out why you don't see more on the roads. I can recommend this great little crossover with zero reservations.
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Best compact suv
Valerie, 07/20/2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I had a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander but wanted a smaller suv with 4wd option. I looked at Honda HRV, Mazda CX5, Nissan Rogue, Kia Sportage and none even compare to the Outlander Sport. My requirements are good stereo and satellite radio. You have to buy top of the line trims with the others to get this. The SE trim also has push button entry which is a great safety feature and means no searching for keys. The chrome on the front makes it look expensive. The AC is very cold which is awesome because we are having record high temps this summer. Lets not forget the 5 year warranty and roadside assistance (which I never used on my last one). Please ignore the "expert" reviews and look at consumer reviews for past years.
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Why aren't there more of these on the road??
Vermonster, 12/01/2016
updated 06/02/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Update: I've now have my car for a winter and spring and have nearly 15,000 miles on it and am still very satisfied with it. This car got me where I needed to go in all road conditions with no problems - but I should mention that I did put studded snow tires on for better traction when my road is icy. I would just add two downsides I've discovered. First, slush, snow or mud on the inner side of the rims can cause the tires to be out of balance and make the car to shimmy. When I wash it off, I still have to dig around the rims to make sure it is totally clean or it continues to shimmy. I may try different rims. Second, the low beam headlights create a distinct line so that only the immediate road in front of you is lit and nothing high (above car height) or in the distance is lit. You get good lighting only on the high beams. Those things aside, I would still highly recommend this car. Original post: I've been looking at cars to replace my 2009 Suzuki SX4 for a few years now. That car's only good review was that it was the least expensive 4WD vehicle on the market at the time. But it is still running great with almost 160k miles and hasn't a spec of rust on it. Needless to say, because of that, I read expert reviews a bit skeptically. I've always liked the look of the Outlander Sport and, in doing my research, kept coming back to it despite the mediocre expert reviews (these reviews seem to place more emphasis on things that are not important to me anyhow). I finally bought one last month. Basically, I needed a vehicle to get me to work and back. I'm not going to be driving the Autobahn or loading up with gear or kids or am trying to impress folks with an overpriced luxury brand name. I need a dependable AWD/4WD car with good ground clearance because I live in Vermont and have to travel 2½ miles on a hilly dirt road to get home. This road turns to muddy soup in spring and, of course, we usually get lots of snow, ice, etc, for 5-6 months of the year. A Renegade and a VW Tiguan were in the running but both didn't get great reliability ratings from customers (I always read the customer reviews!). I didn't need any bells and whistles, but I ended up with the SE model and am having fun with the infotainment system and love the heated seats! I like that this car has the push-button mode of driving like my Suzuki that allows to you to easily switch from FWD to 4WD to 4WD low. I also like that there is a manual mode with the automatic. I can go down my road in 3rd gear and not have to brake or give it much gas. I don't notice anything different about the CVT shifting that the experts mention. There are only 6 gears (unlike the Renegade, which has 9) so that mean less shifting, I supposed. The MPG is about on par with the Suzuki at 25 mpg combined, but considering this has a larger engine, I'm okay with that. I need the extra power to get home much of the time. The car also just feels very solid - nothing tinny about it. My only low marks are because of the back seats. There is plenty of room back there, but they just aren't that comfortable. Fortunately, I rarely have backseat passengers. So, if you want a very reasonably priced, dependable, solid vehicle that'll be good transportation, this car is definitely something you should consider.
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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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Buddy on the road
Buddy on the road, 11/19/2020
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been a customer since1989. I currently own a sport outlander, I love it. I don't need super fast acceleration, it's kept me from making risky maneuvers. If a theft is attempted, the car just breaks down. I love the understated style (incognito). I reside in Downtown Detroit and the car insurance rate is bearable. It safely gets me from point A toZ. Service from dealership is very good. Can't beat the warranty. A satisfied customer.
Transmission neds replacing after 140,000
joe, 09/14/2021
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Coming home from work and can transmission started to slip, then just would not move. Had it towed to shop and it needs a new transmission. Would not recommend due to issues with CTV transmission
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Love it more everyday
Michael Ryan, 12/11/2020
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
waited to write a review had it for almost 4 years and still on original tires and brake pads. Drives better than my X3 and unlike my old bmw isnt in the shop all the time in fact never, just oil changes. Great car, hauls ass with 2.4, love the gate shifter, dont use the paddle shifters, this car handles curves like a dream with the sel package wheels and gate shifter. Cons: XM radio cuts out by power lines not sure why, took it dealer yep cuts out by power lines sorry. Rough ride, but guess what thats why it handles well, get a gmc terrain if you want a cushy ride but fell like your going to roll at every offramp. Girlfriend hates the CVT transmission, I love the CVT. I almost bought a honda hrv and glad i didnt, i have leather, xenon headlights, heated seats, and added mitsubishi roof racks for the ultimate suv. Great Great car, never understand the ratings, dont believe them.
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SUFFOLKBULL SUFFOLK VA, 03/05/2024
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it and drove it from florida to virginia 984 miles and loved it
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joaco, 03/30/2024
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Where do i even begin? This "gem" of a lemon was my first brand new car purchase and it has brought me through hell. Within thr first year of purchase - the glovebox wouldnt close properly. Starting in cold temperatures in the first year would be lagging. Alternator was replaced twice. From 2016-present i bought 4 batteries. Could not put car on (without engin running) for music for more than 10mins or the battery would be dead. oddly enough.. if you didnt change your tires at the mitsubishi, you would have to go regardless because they were the only ones to shut off the "tire service required". Despite chucking my money down the drain for a Diamond Kote for anti rusting - best believe that P O S rusted. Left for a week vacation and i nobody drove the car for that full 7 days. As soon as i turned it on i had all the bells and whistles that would light up on the dash. Brakes had seized, engin would stall etc.. Dealership took it for 2 weeks and apparently it was just the alternator. Would have to change brakes, rotters (front and back) on a yearly basis. Change barrings every 2 years. Mechanic said brakes were too small for the vehicle. Only thing that i have to say that is at best ok is - its not so bad in bad weather (snow/rain) and ok on gas. If you're ok with a fixer upper, loud drive and frequently changing your battery/brakes on yearly basis - look no further.
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Great Reliable Car
Sporty A, 04/15/2024
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own a 2016 outlander sport SEL with the 2.4L engine. I purchased the car used with 18k miles. It now has 152,000 miles. I did the required trans fluid changes at 40,000 mile intervals at the dealer and recommended. I have done regular oil changes, swapped out a serpentine belt and plugs at 110k miles. The car has been excellent. Still gets an impressive 28mpg on the highway and 24ish around town. It goes up a bit in winter when it is cooler since I live in FL it does impact economy. I would say closer to 25/29 in winter. The car has its quirks. There is a mystery battery drain so I have gone though about 3 batteries in the last 5 years. But in FL they only last 2-3 anyway with the extreme heat. Under warranty its a hassle and not really about money. The batteries are pro-rated. I seem to have it under control now. I just pay attention and throw the car on the charger to fill up the battery every few months. Problem resolved. Other than it is smaller and a tad crampt on room the looks, reliability, leather interior etc. more than make up for a few minor short falls. I recommend the car as a reliable and value based vehicle.
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