The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a compact five-passenger crossover that starts from a solid premise, namely providing many of the segment's most desirable features and options at a relative bargain price. But, like so many seemingly well-conceived plans, the Outlander Sport begins to fall apart in the execution.
Under the hood, the fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's standard on the base ES model delivers anemic performance that's especially noticeable when merging with freeway traffic or trying to pass another vehicle. The optional 2.4-liter engine that powers higher trim levels produces average acceleration, but both are hamstrung by a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that seems to be constantly hunting for the proper gear ratio.
The overly aggressive response of the accelerator pedal can prove exasperating in relaxed everyday driving. The soft brake pedal feel can also take some getting used to. Braking distances in simulated-panic stops from 60 mph were acceptable, though the Outlander Sport produced excessive nosedive and some side-to-side motion under hard braking. The steering feels slightly vague, robbing the vehicle of whatever performance pretensions the name may imply.
Inside, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport suffers from average quality materials and ergonomic shortcomings, including a telescoping steering wheel with limited range that makes it difficult for anyone taller than average height to find a comfortable driving position. Minimal thigh support and limited seat padding and adjustments up front don't help either. The low back seat isn't much better, with thin cushions, a shortage of headroom and a lack of elbow padding. The droning engine note, fair amount of wind noise at speed, and rough ride quality all add to the tedium.
While we'd encourage you to take a look at the Outlander Sport's competitors before making up your mind, it bears noting that the Mitsubishi comes with an attractive price tag. The base ES is decently equipped, and the next three trim levels — the SE, LE and SEL — add a number of desirable goodies, making the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport worth a look for budget-conscious shoppers. If you decide that the Outlander Sport is for you, use Edmunds to help find the perfect one.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Overview
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT), 2.0 LE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT), and 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT). Outlander Sport models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2018 Outlander Sport comes with front wheel drive or four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic. The 2018 Outlander Sport comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $26125. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2449.1 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2449.1 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $23675.9.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is 9.4% below the MSRP.
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25765. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) is trending $3970 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3970 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $21795.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) is 15.4% below the MSRP.
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25365. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2363.9 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2363.9 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $23001.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is 9.3% below the MSRP.
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $24215. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2280 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2280 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $21935.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is 9.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 4 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $22715. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2230 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2230 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $20485.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is 9.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 4 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $24430. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2310 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2310 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $22120.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is 9.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 3 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $22590. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is trending $3730 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3730 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $18860.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) is 16.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 3 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $24760. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2352 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2352 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $22408.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) is 9.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 2.4 SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $21390. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) is trending $2208.7 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2208.7 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $19181.3.
The average savings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) is 10.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
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Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander-sport safe? The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander-sport earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
MPG
2018 mitsubishi outlander-sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded 27 combined MPG 24 city MPG/30 highway MPG
2018 mitsubishi outlander-sport 2.0 LE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded 27 combined MPG 24 city MPG/30 highway MPG
2018 mitsubishi outlander-sport 2.0 ES 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded 26 combined MPG 23 city MPG/29 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Available Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2018 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2018 Trims: 2.0 ES, 2.0 LE, ES, SE, 2.4 SE, 2.4 SEL, 2.4 ES, 2.4 GT, LE
Exterior Colors: Diamond White Pearl, Rally Red Metallic, Octane Blue Metallic, Labrador Black Pearl, Mercury Gray Metallic, Quartz Brown Metallic, Labrador Black Metallic, Alloy Silver Metallic, Cool Silver Metallic, White Pearl, Mercury Gray Pearl, Quick Silver Metallic, Laguna Blue Metallic, Mercury Gray
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black premium cloth, Gray cloth, Black leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Aux Audio Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Back-up camera, AWD/4WD, Heated seats, Upgraded Headlights, Keyless Entry/Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Power Driver Seat, Leather Seats, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Remote Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Stereo, Navigation, Parking sensors
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, front wheel drive
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