What's New
- Standard forward automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warnings and automatic high beam headlights
- New base-model S and mid-range SE trims
- Standard front rain-sensing wipers
Pros & Cons
- Generous warranty
- Handsome styling
- Standard safety features
- Cheap feeling interior
- Aging design not as refined as competitors
- Expensive compared to rivals
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Overview
The smallest of Mitsubishi’s trio of crossovers, the subcompact Outlander Sport slots below the larger Eclipse Cross and Outlander. The current, third-generation Outlander Sport was introduced back in 2011 and given a major styling update in 2020. For 2021, Mitsubishi has added equipment and new trims. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warnings, and automatic high beams come standard on all trims. Blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts are optional on the top trims. Mitsubishi has added a new entry-level S trim that slashes about $2,000 off the previous base price, and another mid-level model, the LE.
The 2021 Outlander Sport is powered by either a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque or a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 168 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque. The larger powerplant is only available on the top-trim GT. All Outlander Sports use a continuously variable transmission. All-wheel drive, which Mitsubishi calls AWC, for all-wheel control, is optional on all trim levels other than S for an extra $1,550, and it standard on the GT. 2.0-liter front-wheel drive Outlander Sports are rated at 24 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg combined, with All-wheel drive models lose 1 mpg in every measure. The GT is rated at 23 mpg city, 28 highway, and 25 combined.
Trim Specifications
The new entry-level Outlander Sport S starts at $22,090 including destination fees. All Outlander Sports come with a 5-year, 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and a 10-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. The S is fairly well equipped for its class, and the added safety features for 2021 are high-value additions, but it lacks infotainment features, using a 7-inch screen that mostly controls the sound system. The ES ($24,190) brings a little more equipment including 18-inch alloy wheels. Beyond the ES, the Outlander Sport’s price puts it in competition with much newer crossovers like the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona, which have similarly generous warranties.
The new-for-2021 Limited Edition (LE, $25,190) adds cosmetic upgrades including blackout trim and black-painted alloy wheels as well as an 8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The Black Edition (BE, $26,390) adds special black-and-red graphics and two-tone painted 18-inch alloy wheels, and a larger rear spoiler. The SE ($25,890) brings an improve audio system, push button start, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts. It also has cosmetic changes including additional chrome, power folding mirrors and body-color trim. The GT ($28,190) adds standard all-wheel drive, the more powerful 2.4 liter engine, and an auto-dimming mirror with homelink to the features of the SE.
Warranty
5 Years/60,000 Miles
10 Years/100,000 Miles
7 Years/100,000 Miles
5 Years/Unlimited Miles