Mitsubishi Motors is a well-known Japanese car company that has been around for many years and it is famous for its cheap price. The Outlander Sport is a compact SUV by Mitsubishi and it is a sport-limited edition of the regular Outlander model. This SUV is more of just another variant of the Outlander model.
Overview
The Outlander was first introduced in 2001 and it is now in its 4th generation. The SUV is also present in a PHEV model. The Outlander Sport model comes with a 2.0 L I4 engine which produces a maximum of 148 hp.
Reliability
Reliability in a car is one of the most important factors before buying a car. Mitsubishi has been famous for its cheap prices, but the quality of parts has never been the best. The cars had issues with their cheap engines burning oil and getting useless even before 100,000 miles. The Outlander Sport is the most reliable car by Mitsubishi with a reliability score of 83 out of 100 by J.D Power.
Safety
Safety measures in a car are the most important factor to judge the reliability of a car. Mitsubishi cars often test their safety through crash tests held by IIHS and NHTSA. The Outlander Sport has been crash-tested by IIHS and it has received the Top Safety Pick+ award.
Depreciation rate
The depreciation rate is also pretty vital to judging the reliability of a car. Mitsubishi, being a Japanese brand holds its value very well and it depreciates on average of 40% after 5 years, which is great in terms of cars. The Outlander Sport has a high depreciation rate of around 53%.
Maintenance and repairing
Maintenance and repairing costs are the biggest deal-breaker in buying a car. Mitsubishi cars, however, being a Japanese brand costs less as compared to many other cars. The average maintenance cost of Mitsubishi cars is around $300. The Outlander Sport costs around $700 yearly for all of its maintenance, but it is mainly dependent on the car’s mileage.
FAQ
Is Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a Four Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Small SUV 4WD
What is the horsepower in a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and does it have a turbo?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Regular Unleaded I-4 with a displacement of 2.4 L The fuel system is: Sequential MPI.
How much ground clearance does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
8.5 inches ( 21,59 cm )
What type of wheels does it have?
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 18 X 7 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 18 X 7 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
How many miles will a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport last?
A Mitsubishi Outlander will last between 200.000 and 220.000 miles on average. Unscheduled repairs are required for Outlanders about 0.26 times per calendar year. There is 11% chance that the problem will be serious.