The new Outlander Sport-Mitsubishi Motors

The new Outlander Sport

The new Outlander Sport is a condensed version of the successful Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. The 5-seat Sport is 13.6 inches shorter and 440 pounds lighter than the Outlander. The regular Outlander has an available V-6 engine and 7-passenger seating. The streamlining of SUVs into more compact form is a popular automotive trend.


The new Outlander Sport-Mitsubishi Motors

Unlike the 2009 Outlander, the option to choose between a four or six cylinder engine is no longer available. Previously the SE and ES models were equipped with 168 horsepower engines, so the 2010 Outlander is an obvious upgrade in that area, stabilizing at the 168 horsepower mark.

However, the 2009 XLS had a 220 horsepower V6 engine, so only a small increase in speed is available between the two different editions. Also, the 2009 Outlander had an EPA estimated 20-25 miles per gallon average, depending on the model.

RVR-ASX Mitsubishi-Outlander Sport

The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport compact sport-utility vehicle ("SUV") recently made its North American debut at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The Outlander Sport has already been released overseas, where it is known as the Mitsubishi RVR in Asia and the Mitsubishi ASX ("Active Sport Crossover") in Europe.


RVR-ASX Mitsubishi-Outlander Sport

For 2010, both the Mitsubishi Outlander GT and XLS have a 3.0 liter 230 horsepower MIVEC V6 standard engine. This MIVEC engine provides power and utility without sacrificing the contents of an owner's wallet thanks to an EPA estimated 24 miles per gallon highway average.

The ES and SE models come equipped with a 2.4 liter four cylinder DOHC MIVEC I4 engine averaging between 161 and 168 horsepower, with a fuel economy around 27 miles per gallon on the highway. Both the ES and SE Outlander models pass the PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) requirement, making them economically as well as ecologically friendly. It is important to keep in mind that the GT and XLS Mitsubishi Outlander models do not qualify for the Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle standard. In all 2010 models, the engine block and cylinder head are constructed out of aluminum.