Mitsubishi outlander sport se 2015

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWD Review By John Heilig

BOTTOM LINE: the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is definitely a player in the arena of small SUVs. It has good power and a comfortable ride. Overall it is small, but there is good room for the front passengers. ���������

Even though my wife said she felt the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport tester we drove resembled a funeral car because it was all black with little to break it up, we both felt the smaller version of the Outlander sport utility was a good rider/driver. The Sport has good power from the 2.0-liter four powering the front wheels (when you’re not in all-wheel drive mode. If you feel you’d like more performance, you can always use the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to sequentially shift the CVT transmission. ���������

The Outlander Sport is about 14 inches shorter than the Outlander, even though both are built on the same wheelbase. The Outlander has a 2.4-liter engine that delivers 166 horsepower, and it has a larger cargo capacity. The Sport is Mitsubishi’s best-selling vehicle in the United States. ���������

The front seats are comfortable with some side support. We didn’t need this feature in extremely warm weather, but the front sets are also heated. The bench-like rear seat has tight legroom. This is a small SUV, after all. There is a small center hump in the rear so it is possible for a third passenger to ride there. ���������

With a huge speaker from the Rockford Fosgate sound system dominating the cargo area, I thought the capacity might be compromised. It wasn’t, but I had to lower the rear seat backs to accommodate my golf bag. Under the cargo floor is a temporary spare. ���������

I felt the navigation system was extremely difficult to program. I was getting so frustrated at one time that my wife suggested we either give up or use the GPS on our cell phone, but that isn’t the “out” for a dedicated journalist. The system kept wanting to go where it wanted to go as I was trying to program it. Eventually, I was able to plug in a destination. One feature I liked about the nav system was its memory of recent previous destinations, so you don’t have to program in “home” every time, for example. ���������

On the other hand, the excellent Rockford Fosgate sound system was easy to program for whatever source we wanted. ���������

Equally easy to set up was the HVAC system which proved to be excellent in some very hot weather. It cooled the car quickly. Temperature, fan speed and air direction are controlled with three knobs. ���������

As I said, the Outlander Sport is a front wheel drive vehicle in normal mode. There is an All-wheel drive button on the center console when you want to configure it for off-roading. ���������

The driver faces a fairly standard instrument panel with a tachometer on the left, speedometer on the right and an information panel in between. Storage consists of a cubby at the base of the center stack that may have originally been an ash tray. It included an extra cup holder. The center console/arm rest is a two-level affair with USB and 12-volt connections. Besides the standard two cup holders, there is room for water bottles in all doors. ���������

Mitsubishi’s Outlander Sport is a small SUV with a lot of capabilities. I’m sure an owner/drive could easily learn to work out some of the issues I had, like with the navigation system, and gain the most performance from the vehicle. There’s plenty of power that can either keep you out of trouble or get you into trouble, whatever is your choice.

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE Specs

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE CVT 2WD powered by 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine with Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) transmission.

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank

Emissions

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Additional Packages

All Weather Package

Remote Engine Start, All Weather Floormats (4) (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

Cargo Package

Cargo Net, Reversible Cargo Mat, Tonneau Cover (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

Deluxe Package

SE Deluxe Package, Power Driver’s Seat, seat back pocket

Exterior Package

front and rear undercovers and alloy fuel door, Large Rear Spoiler (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

Interior Package

piano black gear shift panel, Black Leather/Aluminum Shift Knob (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

LED Illumination Package

Blue LED floor illumination, Blue LED tailgate light and interior lights (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

Navigation System Package

Navigation System w/7″ Touch Screen, high definition screen, Real Time Traffic, 3D mapping and Mapcare w/2 years (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

Park Assist Sensors Package

Front & Rear Park Assist Sensors (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*

Premium Package

SE Premium Package, Panoramic Glass Roof, LED illumination, Black Roof Rails, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Power Driver’s Seat, seat back pocket, Radio: AM/FM Rockford Fosgate Premium Sound System 710-watt, 9 speakers, 10″ subwoofer w/punch control, DTS neural surround, PremiDIA-wide surround, and Dolby volume

Touring Package

SE Touring Package, Panoramic Glass Roof, LED illumination, Black Roof Rails, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Power Driver’s Seat, seat back pocket, Radio: AM/FM Rockford Fosgate Premium Sound System 710-watt, 9 speakers, 10″ subwoofer w/punch control, DTS neural surround, PremiDIA-wide surround, and Dolby volume, Navigation System w/7″ Touch Screen, high definition screen, Real Time Traffic, 3D mapping and Mapcare w/2 years

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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE

For the 2015 model year, Mitsubishi Motors’ perennial best-seller – the eye-catching Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover – receives some key aesthetic and engineering improvements to help maintain its reign as the company’s #1-selling model.

The very capable MIVEC variable valve-timing-equipped 148 horsepower DOHC 2.0-liter-based 4-cylinder drivetrain also receives numerous design enhancements to further boost its performance.

What’s more, rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a «Top Safety Pick» the previous three model years, the Outlander Sport is also one of the safest compact crossover/SUV models.

Available in either 2WD or 4WD – Mitsubishi Motors’ acclaimed driver-selectable, electronically-controlled All-Wheel Control (AWC) four-wheel drive system – and with a solid-shifting 5-speed manual (ES 2WD model) or the sophisticated CVT transmission, every 2015 Outlander Sport model comes equipped with a plethora of important safety features and technologies: seven (7) air bags; Active Stability Control (ASC) with Hill Start Assist (HSA); Traction Control Logic (TCL); a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.

An additional layer of occupant protection is afforded by Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) patented safety body construction system that absorbs energy to help provide protection to the vehicle’s occupants.

Every 2015 Outlander Sport includes one of the best protection plans in the entire auto industry: 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty; 5-year/60,000-mile fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty; 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty; and 5-year/unlimited miles roadside assistance.

Wheelbase:	105.1 in.
Length:	169.1 in.
Height:	64.2 in.
Width:	69.7 in.
Engine:	DOHC MIVEC 2.0-liter inline-4
Horsepower:	148 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:	145 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm
Transmission:	5-speed manual or Sportronic® continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Dynamics:	Anti-Lock Brake System w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL) and Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Wheels:	18 x 7-in. aluminum alloy
Maximum Tires:	225/55R18 all-season radials
Fuel Economy:	25 mpg city/32 mpg highway* (ES and SE 2WD with CVT) 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway* (ES 2WD with 5-speed manual) 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway* (ES and SE with AWD)

• Air conditioning with pollen filter
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Chrome grille surround
• 18-in. alloy wheels
• Soft-touch instrument panel trim
• 4 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system
• Roof carrier plug-in accommodation
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Active Stability Control (ASC)
• Heated outside mirrors
• Advanced front air bag SRS with passenger weight and driver’s seat position sensors, front seat mounted side-impact air bags and curtain side air bags with roll-over sensors
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• 60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats with armrest and cup holder
• Remote keyless entry with panic feature
• Center room lamp
• Rear intermittent wiper
• High-contrast gauge meters with full-color LCD Multi-Information Display
• FUSE Hands-Free Link System® w/USB port
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
• Power door locks and side view mirrors
• Power windows with driver’s one-touch up/down
• Steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise control
• Two 12-volt power outlets

• Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (S-HID) headlights,
• 6 speaker 6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system
• SIRIUSXM® satellite radio with 3-month pre-paid subscription
• HD Radio®
• Rearview camera
• FAST-key passive entry system
• One-touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch
• Large center console with sliding armrest
• Heated front seats
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto on/off headlight control
• Fog lights with LED running lights
• Chrome exterior beltline molding
• Automatic climate control
• Exhaust outlet with chrome tip

• Deluxe Package (SE) adds: Leather seating surfaces; power-adjustable driver’s seat.
• Premium Package (SE) adds: Panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control®, DTS® Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE® surround, and Dolby® Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat.
• Touring Package (SE) adds: MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information and real-time traffic; leather seating surfaces; panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control®, DTS® Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE® surround, and Dolby® Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat.
• Exterior Package adds: Large rear spoiler; front and rear undercover; alloy fuel door.
• Interior Package adds (CVT only): Piano black gear shift panel overlay; aluminum-alloy & leather combination shift knob.
• LED Illumination Package adds: Front floor illumination (Blue LED); tailgate light (Blue LED); LED Interior lights.
• Protection Package adds: Bright tailgate protector; rear bumper plate; color-keyed body side moldings; scuff plate covers.
• Wind Deflector Package adds: Hood protector; side wind deflectors.
• Park Assist Sensor Package adds: Front and rear park assist sensors (color-key).
• Cargo Package adds: Reversible cargo mat; cargo net; tonneau cover.
• All Weather Package adds: Remote engine start; all-weather floor mats (4).
• Navigation Package adds: MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic and Mapcare®.
• Black Wheel Arch Moldings
• Alloy Fuel Door
• Roof Rack Crossbars
• Body Side Moldings (color-keyed)
• All-weather Floor mats (4)
• Fog Lights
• LED Daytime Running Lights with corner extensions
• Rear Park Assist Sensors (color-keyed)
• Wheel Locks
• Mudguards

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