2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - Cars.com (blog)
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), also known as "sticker" price, is a recommended selling price that automakers give a new car that is above the invoice price paid by the dealer. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport was introduced for the 2011 model year, and despite a harsh review here on Cars. Though it shares the Outlander name, the Sport is smaller than the regular Outlander, which has been around since 2003. Last year, I warned shoppers to avoid the Outlander Sport because of its maddeningly loud yet underpowered engine and a... For 2012, Mitsubishi said it addressed these two issues specifically and delivered me a test unit to evaluate against its predecessor. Unfortunately, the test car came with a manual transmission, not the CVT that Mitsubishi updated. Thanks to its revisions, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is slightly improved, but it's still not at the level of many competitors. The Outlander Sport feels more like a compact car in its slow response. The Outlander Sport weighs 107 pounds less than the Tucson and 244 pounds less than the Rogue. The Outlander Sport is rated 24/31 mpg city/highway with the manual transmission and 25/31 mpg with the optional CVT automatic and front-wheel. Source: www.cars.com
