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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Performance

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2022 Outlander Sport Performance

In previous Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reviews, we derided the underpowered engines and that hasn't changed. Unlike the competition, which has slowly moved on to small-capacity turbocharged engines that provide good low-down torque and a more refined driving experience, the Mitsubishi has been chained to a set of naturally aspirated boat anchors that detract from an otherwise solid package. All models, barring the GT, share a smaller capacity four-cylinder 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that huffs and puffs its way around town, and, while it might offer sufficient pull around the city, it loses steam on the highway and shrinks in at the sight of a long incline when fully loaded. GT models get a bump up in capacity to 2.4-liters which helps the low-down torque and overall refinement, but we'd much rather see a smaller turbocharged engine under the hood. The GT's engine manages an unremarkable 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque and, based on independent testing, needs around eight seconds to go from 0-60 mph. Most models are available with either FWD or AWD. However, the base S can only be had with FWD and the range-topping GT only gets AWD.

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Engine and Transmission

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is offered with two naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines and a single continuously variable transmission. All trims but the top GT share a 2.0-liter MIVEC double-overhead camshaft inline-four-cylinder engine, which produces a paltry 148 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque. This engine needs to be pushed hard to get any real reaction, and with peak torque only arriving at around 4,200 rpm, this unit feels unrefined and thrashy. Only the top of the line GT gets the larger 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This power plant produces a more respectable 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque, but also needs to be strung out to get the best performance. The CVT gearbox pulls the Outlander Sport along without much fuss but can get confused at lower speeds. The Honda CR-V and Ford Escape both offer more horsepower and a ton more low-down torque; driving either will make you think twice about getting behind the wheel of the Outlander Sport on a permanent basis.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Performance Specs

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport TrimsMitsubishi Outlander Sport EnginesMitsubishi Outlander Sport HorsepowerMitsubishi Outlander Sport TransmissionsMitsubishi Outlander Sport DrivetrainsMitsubishi Outlander Sport MPG/MPGE 2.0 S2.0L Inline-4 Gas148 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)FWD27 MPG 2.0 ES2.0L Inline-4 Gas148 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)4X4
FWD26 MPG
27 MPG 2.0 LE2.0L Inline-4 Gas148 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)4X4
FWD26 MPG
27 MPG 2.0 SE Special Edition2.0L Inline-4 Gas148 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)4X4
FWD26 MPG
27 MPG 2.0 BE2.0L Inline-4 Gas148 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A26 MPG
27 MPG 2.0 SE2.0L Inline-4 Gas148 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)4X4
FWD26 MPG
27 MPG 2.4 GT Special Edition2.4L Inline-4 Gas168 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)4X425 MPG 2.4 GT2.4L Inline-4 Gas168 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)4X425 MPG

2022 Outlander Sport Gas Mileage

The high-revving naturally-aspirated engines powering the 2022 Outlander Sport need a good stomping to get anywhere, and in turn, have to consume more fuel, so it comes as no surprise that the Sport is thirstier than most of its competitors. The EPA gives an estimated fuel consumption rating of 24/30/27 mpg city/highway/combined for FWD 2.0-liter powered cars, which is the best number you're going to see here, as AWD derivatives see a slight drop to 23/29/26 mpg. Both the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape will manage up to 30 mpg combined. The GT, with its larger capacity engine, will return 23/29/25 mpg in FWD configuration and a similar 23/28/25 mpg with AWD. With a 16.6-gallon fuel tank at the FWD car's disposal, the Outlander Sport will get up to 448 miles on a fillup, while AWD models get a smaller 15.8-gallon fuel tank for a maximum range of between 395 and 411 miles.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Fuel Capacity

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