| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander Sport |
| Style | 4dr SUV FWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $18,495 |
| As-tested MSRP | $18,495 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected, inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,998/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 148 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 145 @ 4,200 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | 5-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 3.833; II = 1.913; III = 1.333; IV = 1.028; V = 0.820, R: 3.583, Final: 4.235 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, variable-ratio, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Tire brand | Yokohama |
| Tire model | Geolander |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P215/70R16 |
| Tire size, rear | P215/70R16 |
| Wheel size | 16-by-6.5 inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 11.6-in one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with 1-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11.9-in one-piece solid cast-iron discs with 1-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.1 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.5 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.6 @ 83.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34.5 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 141 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.74 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 38.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.3 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 69.2 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Nothing particularly remarkable here except the novelty of a manual transmission in a crossover with intuitive clutch uptake and well-managed shifter through the gates. Slight tug from the steering wheel at wide-open throttle. |
| Braking comments | Surprisingly long stops. Despite a short pedal stroke before braking begins, the stopping action is initially pretty lazy and doesn't improve much either. Adequate fade resistance, plenty of dive, minimal wander. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Heavy-handed brake intervention with what feels like over-correction with ESC stability control on. With ESC off, the inside front tire dances over the pavement. Plenty of body roll and not much control. Slalom: With ESC off, there's so much body roll and lack of grip that the car gets out of shape at a fairly low speed. While entertaining-- like a circus ride -- there's a reason for keeping ESC on. Cutting throttle and grabbing handfuls of brakes keep the Mitsu on the intended path. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 76 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 28.7 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.2 |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.6 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,098 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,009 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59.2/40.8 |
| Length (in.) | 161.4 |
| Width (in.) | 68.9 |
| Height (in.) | 61.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 99.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.6 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 21.7 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 49.5 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 7 years/100,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
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