Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

In Outlander language, 'Sport' means shrunken. The much sharper looking smaller 5-seat sibling of the original Outlander features a fair share of upgrades to its already robust packaging. Available with premium features well beyond what its stature would suggest, like rain detecting windshield wipers, heated side mirrors, HID headlights, a backup camera and panoramic glass roof, there isn't much to add to the cute-ute. Instead for 2013 Mitsubishi has focused on improving areas of criticism like the lack of any actual sportiness despite the little tyke's designation. Power is still a modest 148 horsepower from the 2.0-liter MIVEC 4-cylinder, but enhanced calibration of the CVT should improve acceleration and soften up the shift feel. Whether equipped with FWD or All-Wheel Control, the revised rear multi-link suspension ought to enhance ride comfort and handling to better suit the Sport. Arguably the best looking vehicle wearing the three-diamond badge the Outlander Sport didn't need much sprucing up, but Mitsubishi redesigned the front bumper section with a new grille and fog lamp design, tidied up the rear bumper as well as made 18 inch wheels standard for all four trim levels.