We owned a 2004 Outlander it was a bare bones vehicle a little loud on the highway, but we owned it for 12 years and never once had to go back to the dealership. That thing dragged us thru the mountains in Alberta thru some wicked snowstorms packed with kids and gear. It never caused us one issue in 12 years. I owned a 2012 Ford Edge it lasted a year before the new digital dash quit working and sat at a dealership for 4 months before they figured it out. There’s something to be said for simplicity nowadays.
@@xcen1 The Edge was the work vehicle. I now own 3 Mini Cooper types, because every Car/SUV/Truck looks the same as the other. My Minis at least make me laugh with how different they are to all the rest.
@@colingoldthorpe5918 I don't get the mini copper thing. Its only good for parking in NYC. beyond that nothing special. not good gas saver. and its from bmw, so not reliable.
I'm sad that simplicity isn't cutting it for me despite that, my '04 A3 is an absolute piece of shit. The model before, '00 in particular which belongs to my parents, the one sitting at home? That thing is, well a little bit more simple, and it feels absolutely rock solid in almost every way in comparison.
I find vehicles like this really endearing. The simple, no fluff, no bullshit approach is refreshing in this day and age. You hit the nail on the head when you said that this is a decent option when purchased used. Its not worth 30k, but you better believe that I would rather spend my money on a second hand Outlander than a brand new subcompact SUV shitbox. Anyways, thank you for being the only reviewer to throw a car on a lift and show his viewers the bones of a vehicle, and thank you for your value focused approach to judging price point vehicles.
@@lmc333 a lot of people lease these as well. Right now in Pittsburgh you can buy one of these brand new for 15,000. Regular outlander just under 20. Since they dont sell we'll in America you can usually find 2019s for a great price as well
Judging by the acceleration, they also couldn't afford making gearing any less efficient than optimum. (Although then I wonder why it slowly creeps RPM up.)
My family and me are mostly Mitsubishi drivers. As you said, they are made to do a job. No fuss, and they almost never require any repair. I myself drive the full option Mirage. 60.000 miles and it is in and out as new. Zero defects. Not even a light bulb broke. I like that more than status and repair costs. I like to enjoy my money.
It’s an amazing car although it’s sad that it only requires pure gasoline and now some states are trying to do away with cars that run on pure gasoline 😢 What’s even worse is Biden wants to do away with all gas related cars and only make electric ones 😮 It will be interesting to see what the future holds 😅
@@flowerpower4065 Joe Biden doesn't know the interior of a car from its exterior. It's his handlers that guide his pen. He knows his time on Earth is short and couldn't care less, one way or the other, if he knows that much at all. 81 million votes. Sure.
@@silverandgoldportugal As far as the Mitsu lineup goes, I think it's the right size... not too big, not too small. I like the styling and features and the NVH is definitely a solid couple steps above the Sport, but beyond that it basically drives and feels like every other Mitsu product.
I’ve never owned a Mitsubishi but here’s the good things I can think of: 1. It has AWD, which the Toyota CH-R does not, here in the US. 2. The AWD works great in the snow, which is better than, let’s say a Toyota Matrix could say. 3. It’s simple to work on, which mostly nobody can say anymore. 4. Design wise it looks way better than a Chevy Trax. 5. Seems more sophisticated than a Nissan Kicks. 6. Seems to have good room inside, better than a Nissan Juke.
Thanks for skipping the obvious choice...the Subaru Forester Sport. I own an evo x, but I wont even recommend any Mistubishi other than an evo. Wife just replaced her 2010 Forester Ltd with 2020 Forester Sport. kthnxbye
Thanks for the review, even though you really didn’t want to do it! Never gave this vehicle a second thought, but as a retired Navy guy who drives less than 200 miles a month this might be perfect for me. Why pay for a lot of bells and whistles when it just sits in the driveway 90% of the time. I was considering electric, but don’t want to pay a premium for extended range that I don’t need. Love trucks, but they are overpriced and I don’t have a need to justify it. And if the military has taught me anything it’s that simple is almost always better. And as far as the CVT is concerned, having been in both aviation and shipboard environments, put your propulsion system in the best power ratio for what you’re trying to do and go. Again simple. Thanks again.
@@LuisTorres-pe1jf MrR2185 Aren't both using JATCO transmissions, though? Nissan pretty much owns JATCO, and unless Mitsubishi suddenly is using Aisin (Toyota), it's got to be JATCO.
@@theAsterisk that is the weird part...they are indeed Jatco CVT's ...but owner reviews for the outlander sport are quite favorable. Mitsubishi doesn't put fake "shifting" in theirs...they just operate like a normal CVT. I also suspect that since Mistu engines are not as powerful as the Nissan ones...that it doesn't stress the transmissions much. These are just my guesses. I have '19 outlander sport with the 2.0 motor...it's been fine so far and hope it stays that way. They do sell like crazy in my area so they can't be too bad 😂
I bought a new deeply discounted Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback in 2011 for $4,000 less than the competing compacts. The large dealership in SoCal was doing their best to clear them off the lot. I planned on keeping it for at least ten years so resale wasn't a worry. Its been utterly reliable - no repairs of any kind in nine years. That same dealership in Orange County has about ten leftover new 2019 Outlander Sport ES's for $17,000 before negotiating. You can't get a new Hyundai Accent or Nissan Versa for that price, let alone a decently equipped new crossover. That's how you work a Mitsubishi in your favor. They are not the most sophisticated cars, but they're cheap (if you shop right) and reliable.
I honestly forgot about the Sportback.. I see one every now and again and its somewhat striking. I think Mitsubishi even made a Ralliart version which is crazy!
Mitsubishi makes cars that are just as reliable and cheap to maintain like Toyotas. But they’re so underrated because of their lackluster interior design and the engine in this Outlander has been the same engine since the 2009 GTS.
@@ricksays7133 Yep - I have the same old 2.4 with a CVT in mine as this review. I worry about the CVT, but I do have it serviced every 30K and so far its been fine.
I believe that they are more concerned with reliability and quality then being showy. They will outlast most vehicles today and I think that alone is worth the money
I've owned 5 Mitsu's, 2011 Sportback GTS, 2012 Lancer GT (CVT, hated it), 2013 Outlander XLS 3.0 (wrote off in accident, saved my wife's life), 2012 Outlander XLS 3.0 (replaced the 2013) and 2014 Evolution X MR. Not one of these ever let me down, never had an engine issue, proven safe in a real accident, never had rust, were okay on fuel and the comprimise was always interior and road noise. It really comes down to reliability for me in a vehicle and the 10 year/160,000 km warranty (even on my Evo) always spoke to me as a sign of confidence by Mitsu.
I have a 2020 outlander. I love it. We went from a 2001 excursion so we are saving enough to justify our payment. It gets 31 mpg avg without a hybrid. We have driven almost 6k miles and it works great for our needs.
I'm glad you didn't cancel this one. I really like reviews like this. The simplicity appeals to me. I'd consider a used one, if I could get it cheap enough, to use for my commute (in upstate NY) when I don't give a crap about driving.
I drove one from Canada to Argentina in 2017, and the only light that came on was the flat tire sensor. Drove that machine for 45k km, and I bought with 140 k. Those Mitsubishi are amazing, I hope to be able to buy one in the near future.
I ended up in one of these for a 1500 mile work road trip. Throughout my trip I did enjoy driving it all over the place. I thought the road noise and ride quality were totally acceptable and driving it over not great surfaces was fine. The engine noise should be more muted though, way too much 4 cylinder noise going on. The other two things I was not a fan of were the rough rubber materials and the steering feel. The steering feel. What is this? That was the worst thing about this car. Yes you'll get used to it and whatever, but are the wheels even connected? If this had a proper connected 90's steering feel it would be so much better. I swear the steering tightened up in Sport mode though, which I thought was useful, well integrated (move the shift lever over), and fun to use. Overall it worked pretty well and nothing was wrong with it... unlike that other Ford product rental I ended up in of similar shape and size that had a bad wheel bearing at 18k miles. Totally surprised to see you review this though lol.
A good and reliable vehicle. No direct injection, no turbo, no fancy dual clutch gearbox. This is going to be a lot cheaper to maintain than many other cars.
Exactly! Direct injection gets you increased carbon buildup. Turbo shortens engine life. Dualclutch this, turbo that.... Seems everyone today is hung up on power output, so manufacturers are trying to deliver. Put direct injejction on a small 4 cylinder engine, throw on a turbo..there you go, 250hp....just don't expect it to last or be problem free. These Mitsu engines are simple, reliable, and get the job done. The so called 'experts' rip on Mitsubishi, well look at Honda..oil delusion issues with CRV engines. Ford putting water pumps in with the timing chain. Toyota with pre- mature ring wear.... I'll stick with simple and reliable Mitsubishi, because I know it will always get me and the family home.
@@bigpapa8152 I couldn't agree more. Excellent points. It irks me to no end how auto journalists and the general public who have never owned one, rip on Mitsubishi, even though they are cheaper, better warranted, and are very dependable. Yet they will sing praise for a Honda or Toyota and rarely point out their faults like oil dilution (Honda) and crappy interior design and quality (Toyota). When you buy an Outlander Sport, you know it's going to be dependable and hold up over time. God forbid it doesn't, you've got a great warranty.
@@pieswimmer1 Toyotas are highly regarded even with crap interior quality and they cost significantly more. That's worth pointing out. You can get a deal on an Outlander Sport. You can't on a Corolla Cross.
You guys in the beginning when you're sitting on his lap playing with all of the buttons reminds me of an old Motorweek video when they have to touch and pull or twist every single square inch of the car
Its actually a asx in the UK. I've got a 2019 Mitsubishi asx. Bloody good car . First mitsi I've ever owned. Cant fault it .. nothing wrong with quality of the car in my opinion. People today are just to fussy.
Totally agree with all you've said, people these days are just so fussy, want apple / android car play and if the car hasn't got it their in a crisis, pathetic. I've got a Shogun / Pajero 2013, bought new, yes the interior plastic isn't as good as a Land rover product, yes the engine is old fashioned and a bit rough, but you know what this car in 6 years hasn't had a single issue. It tows my 1.7 ton caravan with ease, I love it. If anyone reading this wants to see what a Mitsubishi is cabable of just check out this............ 5gooverland.com. What Aaron is doing with his family is truly amazing, all on his own, and yes it's a UK Shogun now registered in NZ.
The car on its own is fine but when you compare it to the competition it's just out of date. If you're fine with that than that's great but saying people are just too "fussy" doesn't really mean much... people generally want progress, otherwise we would still be driving around in Model Ts (or riding horses)...
Perfect demonstration of why Savagegeese is one of YT's most delightful and massively underrated auto reviewers to watch. It's easy to get all creamy over a Mazda 6 or a GTI. But to give this thing it's props takes knowledge and depth. Keep rocking brother!
Same engine as the lancer and the “outlander” we get in Australia which is bigger. Great motors in terms of reliability. Basic yes, but it’s gonna last forever compared to a lot of newer cars.
Love that whatever the quality of the car, the video & sound is pegged at the highest quality in these reviews. Says a lot about the character of the producer. Nice work.
High trim levels make no sense on this. Offers for still new leftover base 2019s are starting under $15k. Also 2019s were still available with a manual transmission.
Hmmm. If god forbid something happens to my 2000 camry with 53k miles (accident) I would replace with this. My friend has an 02 lancer with 315k miles.
The way Mr. Savage describes this car, I just see dollars going back into my pocket when it comes to durability simplicity, and labor costs when its time to fix. I might actually look into one of these some day.
Old comment, but how I went from a beat to hell Miata nickle and dimeing me, to a sub compact economy car has saved me so much money. Gotta love cheap reliability
Reviewing any vehicle and living with it are two ends of the block. I've been driving/riding motorcycles for 55+ years on 4 continents and owned or lived with many many vehicles. I recently purchased an Outlander Sport with the 2wd/2.L. This car is what I wanted, it is fun, handles, has enough power, has great fuel consumption and I did get a great deal with discounts. I do much of my own servicing and yes the oil change is a doddle. Bang for the buck I am more than pleased. I read all the reviews on motorcycles I buy and many times I'm asking "did they actually ride the same bike".
I bought a Mitsubishi RVR for the same reason I bought a mint 2006 Kawasaki Concours 1000....simple technology..but proven technology, and damn near bulletproof. Sure you're paying for old school, but you'll only pay once.
It's built in Japan, unlike other Japanese competitors. It's one of the most dependable vehicles in the subcompact CUV class. They can typically be bought for several thousand less than the rest of the competition, even now during the pandemic. They come with a 10yr/100k mile powertrain warranty. It's one of the more attractive vehicles in its class on the outside. Yes, the interior looks dated, but it's solidly assembled and has a comfortable environment with logical controls and good ergonomics. It's a back-to-basics, quality vehicle. Everyone who buys them seems to love them, including my parents who each have one of their own. I like theirs so much I'm considering buying one of my very own before they redesign it on some flashy new Nissan junk platform. I'll take tried and true over flashiness any day.
Given how expensive most vehicles are in 2023, I'd consider buying an Outlander Sport in the low to mid 20s. But the main concern for me is the fact that the Outlander Sport is one of the more popular targets for catalytic converter thieves these days. Don't want to get it stripped and stolen, only to find that you might have to wait a couple of months for a new cat to arrive at the dealership.
The best review I've seen. I have the 2023 AWC and I love it so far. At first I thought that it was tooooooo simple compared with the equivalent in other brands. But then you realize that the simplicity is worth it.
If there is one thing that Mitsubishi always gets right, it is simplicity. There is nothing but basic controls and things to learn, and for me, I appreciate that. I love how honest Mitsubishi is about being so barebones and nothing to hide with this car. It's just so easy to know where everything is, the maintenance should take very little time, and people will probably be able to know how to use it almost instantly. I think it's very refreshing to see this kind of vehicle nowadays, despite the age. My Toyota RAV4 is definitely more modern than this, but because it's still very simple, I learned how to drive it so quickly and able to know where everything was pretty quick. Simplicity, plus Mitsubishi's really good warranty on their vehicles makes even more sense when you wanna buy a used car. Even though their cars are not very inspiring, Mitsubishi cars are tanks that last yeeearrs. Mitsubishi, you may not build the best cars in this industry, but I appreciate all that you do right with this simple design language on "newer" vehicles you make, and I think they should get credit for that, to be honest. Like you said, there's nothing exceptional with Mitsubishi vehicles, but there's nothing wrong with them either.
I had one of these as a rental for a few weeks, I actually really liked it, It was practical and basic, but was easy to maneuver and good on gas. Feel like a used one is a good daily driver that you can beat up on the daily commute.
Yep, the maneuverability in these are quite good. The super lightweight boosted steering plus a tight turning radius makes it feel pretty lively at slow speeds around parking lots!
I drove one of these for a few days in Colorado, savagegeese pretty much summed it up. I found it pleasant overall. It just works. I didn't think the engine was buzzy or the ride particularly noisy at speed though. Trans does a lot better than Honda's CVT, no drone. Cruised at 70 mph at around 1900 RPM. Got around 27 mpg in mixed driving.
Two years later.. and your comment is helpful to me. As I live in CO and am considering a 2020 outlander. Wonder if it's astronomically different than the sport
cup of coffee, some slices of bread, sitting comfortably in my reclinerchair. streaming savageese on my 65" screen. think ive seen over 100 vids over the last year. love the format, the high quality production, the comedy, the thoughts, the presentation. I could go on. Needless to say, subscribed.
We have an Outlander Sport and a Mirage and we really like both of them. I like basic cars and the reliability and warranty cannot be beat. I've owned Audi, Acura and others but I always come back to Mitsubishi. They are easy to service and just keep going and going.
@@404nobrakes there's plenty of reviews in which he talks about what problems he's had with the cars. For instance, in the Golf R review he talks about its GDI system (Carbon Build-up) and other common engine design issues: ruclips.net/video/yvn6vNTF0ZI/видео.html
Definitely glad you found some good things to say about reliability, simplicity, and even accessibility regarding steering feel. Lotta people's shoulders ain't what they used to be. Kinda like the Pontiac Vibe this might be one of those cars whose charm comes with time, especially if they just don't break.
The top trim level of this vehicle is about the same price as a base RAV4. Very compelling value proposition, especially given Mitsubishi's 5/10 warranty that's equaled only by Hyundai/Kia. Probably explains why, though they are still a small player in the US market, Mitsu's sales have increased every year over the past decade.
I find mitsubishi to be on par with toyota reliability. I wouldn't compare a mitsubishi to a Kia or Hyundai that has a bad rep for making crappie cars.
Man, it's a shame that it isn't available with a manual transmission. Even the cheapest, most basic cars are greatly improved when you can shift your own gears and have some fun below 60 mph.
The most interesting thing about this is that despite using a jatco cvt like a nissan rogue, they actually seem to hold up when they're not trying to simulate shifts. The simulated shifting is an afterthought hackjob done for the american market and in the rest of the world jatco's aren't that bad I don't have anything against fake shifting in the rest of the brands' cvts. I don't care about losing a couple tenths of a second 0-60 in a vehicle that's just a transportation appliance. It has to be made for it though
It's true the Jatco CVTs in Mitsubishis have a better reliability track record than in Nissans. It's not just the Outlander Sport vs. Rogue comparison where this is true. It's also the case with the CVT used in the Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Nissan Versa. Much more dependable in the Mirage.
Whether you like the vehicle or not, Mitsubishi sells a ton of these. They’re well built and reliable, not a lot of frills, but still a great crossover.
I have the 2018 sport se with the 2.4. I have zero issues and the mpg is better then advertised. I get between 32 to 35 on the highway depending upon how fast I drive and if there are a lot of inclines. The warranty is 5 yrs 60 k & 10 yrs 100 k on the power train. Just change the oil on time and the cvt oil every 30 k. Also I’m using amsoil cvt fluid. A little pricey but well worth it. Mitsubishi gets slammed by reviewers but gets nothing but love from the owners.
After reading all these positive comments I 💯 % feel so much better , I hope my love grows for my new 2020 Outlander Sport SE 4wd, the only thing I really want to change up is the audio system and if possible a different gear shifter ( I absolutely hate them both 😩)
@@flowerpower4065 I like the audio system in mine. 6 speakers sounds good to me. I agree on the shifter knob though it is kinda chincy I’ve had it 2 yrs now with 0 problems. Gas mileage has been very good at 30 local and 35 on the highway. I’m at 25 K miles and at 30 k I will change the cvt fluid. Everything I read said if you change the cvt fluid every 30k miles you won’t have any problems with the transmission. Also I put some high test gas in it once in awhile. Helps keep everything clean. Oh yeah I put some star tron in the gas it helps negate the ethanol and keeps the mpg up.
I really like the durability, logic and simplicity of the low-frills interior coupled with a sharp, modern infotainment system. The alcantara seats are also a nice touch indeed.
Thanks for this video. I just got one of these as a rental. Curious if you think the undercarriage being open would make this a target for catalytic converter theft?
Once again goose , you nailed it! But I have to say there’s a lot to be said about simplicity. An hour to change oil and rotate tires and put her back on the road. My kind of car.
That rear subframe and suspension setup is straight up 20 years old from the early EVOs, and later model AWD Galants, Diamantes, I would not be surprised if the parts are interchangable.
I don't think that's the early Evo rear setup.. Considering that this outlander uses 4b11-12 series engines (lancer/Evo X) And has similar wheel base dimensions as the CY4A lancer, the rear diff is probably lift straight from the lancer Ralliart and shoved under the outie. And wouldn't you know it, the Ralliart AWD system was basically recycled from CT9A evos (7-8-9) I also noticed that the speedometer is the same one as lancer/Evo x, meaning that the Mitsi is using the same base CAN-BUS program on the outlander. Not to mention that this the gearbox is F5MBB which is exclusively for the 4B engines. The lancer Ralliart and Evo x also uses the exact same transmission, gear ratio and all! Also a bonus, lancer Ralliart uses the EXACT same, not similar but the SAME engine that is in EVO X, albeit smaller turbo and down tuned. Which means you can actually get the manual tranny from Evo x, directly bolt em on, turbo it and turn this into SUV Evo! How did i know all of this you asked? I have exclusively owned, drive and race mitsubishi for forever. -I converted my 06lancer into AWD 4G63T using front Evo 7 and rear 06outlander -I converted my lancer GTS into EVO X with mechanical diff from Ralliart -My current project car is to build a mirage R5 AWD.
I've owned a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport since new, it now has 385000 miles. The only thing I've had to replace is the alternator and starter. Other than that it's just been regular maintenance. My wife owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. She's has 45000 and still loves it. Oil and filter changes is all we've done to it so far. They're Soooo reliable because Mitsubishi keeps them simple. the more electronics you put on a car the more problems you are going to have, and that's a FACT. They are Blue Collar man and woman cars that don't cost near as much as a Honda or Toyota.
Hey Geese great review, honest, straight forward, I hope you test drive/review the Mitsubishi full size Outlander GT V6 with the true 6 speed automatic transmission no CVT. . I recently test drove one and it was so user friendly, simple and very quiet, refined. Would really like to see you test one and get it up on the lift. Love your content.
Im a technician at a Mitsubishi dealership in San Antonio and outlanders always come in with the most issues, particularly the Transmissions always need replacing. The master tech is ALWAYS doing one. The mirage on the other hand, those are bulletproof
I think you're spot on about Mitsubishi's current place in the auto industry. Not just for the Outlander, but all of their recent lineup. My folks are typical NY snowbirds. They have their place in Florida, and despite the fact that they lease a new Audi A6 every three years, they bought a new Mitusbishi Mirage to keep in the garage down there. Is it a great car? No, but it has absolutely all of the features you need, is dead simple to operate, and has been insanely reliable since they purchased it. It makes no claims to be anything more than that. There's honestly something refreshing about hopping into that car when I visit them.
I owned a 2014 Mirage manual. It was a comfortable car; the suspension was almost comically soft. The only problem I had was a broken OBD port under the steering wheel but Mitsubishi took care of that under warranty. No problems from that car. If there wasn't so many pickup trucks around here, I'd still own it. A lifted 4 door Jeep Wrangler smacked the driver's side at parking lot speeds. It shoved me into the grass and I couldn't get the door to open anymore. Insurance repaired it flawlessly; just realized I need something more substantial to drive.
I often wonder why some Car Manufacturers find it so hard to design great vehicles. At last, Mitsubishi has Designed a SUV with Universal Appeal! The All New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV!!!
Jesus Christ, those last 15 seconds always make me want you to do an entire movie with that buddy. His insane delivery and rage is so spot on. Absolutely wonderful
right up my alley, apart from the lack of a 3rd pedal. Easy to work on is key. Mind, not a cuv type, but basic is better. I still watch...'cause its you!
since the cvt in this puts the revs at where the engine makes optimal power when needed, is there any point in even showing redline on the tach if the engine never goes there?
@@thecrazyracoon idk about you but I drive a cvt vehicle and I like 2 c a tack. Sometimes just 2 c how much engine braking the car is giving me going down a hill or to see where the engine is revving at highway speeds or 2 monitor the rpms 2 make sure there aren't any weird surges or fluctuations or if the revs are to low or 2 high because of a bad computer or mass airflow problem or just to make sure if in trying 2 drive efficiently that I dont let the rpms go over 2k rpm among other many things. Just because it's a cvt doesn't mean it doesn't need a tack.
In normal mode the CVT lets the engine rev up to where it gives maximum power. In sports mode and "Low" it will let the engine rev up to maximum allowed rpm. Mostly there is 1000 rpm difference between the two.
Spot on review! This new one sounds very similar to the 2006 Outlander we bought for our daughter in High School. It was dirt cheap to buy and maintain and has gotten her through college drama free. She still loves it even though the bodywork and paint is terrible.
Some of us still want a simple no nonsense car that is easy to maintain and reliable. Unfortunately the market seems to want more refinement and seems to be willing to pay for it 😕
Just completed a 5k Mile work tour between CA and Utah and everywhere in between in an Outlander rental. It really grew on me. Handles and steers decent. Did 100s of miles on twisty mountain roads pushing it to the limit to keep myself entertained and awake. This while the Ride is comfortable. What you want on long trips. Sound systems is surprising good. Engine and CVT are complementary, efficient. Just works and is easy to live with. Other than the middle row folding seats which are a flawed design. Would consider owning one if the price is right as utility transportation.
On my second mitsubishi asx now . 2020 exceed model with a 2 litre engine. 5 speed manual and im getting up to 40 mpg around town . Just because there pulling out of the UK and Europe, it certainly hasn't put me off continuing buying the car . My mitsubishi was 14months old when i bought it with less than 2000 miles on the clock . Great back up service. Great cars still . Just my opinion 🤷.
I had a Montero for years, great vehicle, incredibly reliable, still miss it and I wish they hadn't stopped importing it in 2006. We would have never sold it if it wasn't for the fact that our old dog could no longer jump into the back seat (too high). May buy another Montero if I find a decent one and sell the Volvo XC70. It's that good. Personally, I just don't care about tech in vehicles - I have a phone, that's all the tech I need - more tech in cars has literally zero value to me, except for EVs. And for some things, tech is downright annoying & dangerous in cars (touch controls for the HVAC?Seriously?). Better NVH is always welcome, but if you really care about that, buy a sedan, not an SUV/CUV....
I bought the Outlander SE 2.4 L .2019 . So far its been great and handles well. I'm a mechanic for 32yrs seen many vehicles and I choose the Mitsubishi for overall price, design,ruggedness, simplicity in maintenance and engine/ transmission durability. Given its road noise and People not liking them gives this company an unjust description. You want simplicity, practicality, reliability at an affordable price. Try it out .
I used to have a 2015 Outlander sport. It was very reliable and the cost to maintain it was much than my wife Subaru Crosstrek. I'm looking to buy the new Outlander sport 2.4 gt. How is your fuel economy? The EPA rates it lower than the older models. Are you able to do better than that especially on the hwy???
We owned a 2004 Outlander it was a bare bones vehicle a little loud on the highway, but we owned it for 12 years and never once had to go back to the dealership. That thing dragged us thru the mountains in Alberta thru some wicked snowstorms packed with kids and gear. It never caused us one issue in 12 years. I owned a 2012 Ford Edge it lasted a year before the new digital dash quit working and sat at a dealership for 4 months before they figured it out. There’s something to be said for simplicity nowadays.
We still own one with +200,000 km on it
Still runs great
@@xcen1 The Edge was the work vehicle. I now own 3 Mini Cooper types, because every Car/SUV/Truck looks the same as the other. My Minis at least make me laugh with how different they are to all the rest.
@@colingoldthorpe5918 I don't get the mini copper thing. Its only good for parking in NYC. beyond that nothing special. not good gas saver. and its from bmw, so not reliable.
I'm sad that simplicity isn't cutting it for me
despite that, my '04 A3 is an absolute piece of shit. The model before, '00 in particular which belongs to my parents, the one sitting at home? That thing is, well a little bit more simple, and it feels absolutely rock solid in almost every way in comparison.
xcen1 same.
I find vehicles like this really endearing. The simple, no fluff, no bullshit approach is refreshing in this day and age. You hit the nail on the head when you said that this is a decent option when purchased used. Its not worth 30k, but you better believe that I would rather spend my money on a second hand Outlander than a brand new subcompact SUV shitbox.
Anyways, thank you for being the only reviewer to throw a car on a lift and show his viewers the bones of a vehicle, and thank you for your value focused approach to judging price point vehicles.
Catch 22 advice:
Buy these used....
... If no one will buy them new, how can anyone then buy them used ?
@@lmc333 a lot of people lease these as well. Right now in Pittsburgh you can buy one of these brand new for 15,000. Regular outlander just under 20. Since they dont sell we'll in America you can usually find 2019s for a great price as well
One thing outlanders have always done well but nobody talks about: The side mirrors are huge and usable, its so great!
@@Blitzburgh17 But Mitsubishi is having a nice quiet comeback though? Sales are way up!
@@lmc333 There are a lot of highly prized used vehicles that suffer from this problem.
Holy shit no fake shifts. They got it right.
It does have fake shifts if you drive it normal, it's a 6 speed step up CVT.
Judging by the acceleration, they also couldn't afford making gearing any less efficient than optimum. (Although then I wonder why it slowly creeps RPM up.)
Faaaakts!🤣💯😎👊🏼🆗
The first review of any recent Mitsubishi that wasn’t just straight up negative or extremely sarcastic from the get go. I’m here for it.
My family and me are mostly Mitsubishi drivers. As you said, they are made to do a job. No fuss, and they almost never require any repair. I myself drive the full option Mirage. 60.000 miles and it is in and out as new. Zero defects. Not even a light bulb broke. I like that more than status and repair costs. I like to enjoy my money.
Basic, reliable, durable, and it looks decent. It seems like an ok vehicle to me too.
It’s an amazing car although it’s sad that it only requires pure gasoline and now some states are trying to do away with cars that run on pure gasoline 😢
What’s even worse is Biden wants to do away with all gas related cars and only make electric ones 😮 It will be interesting to see what the future holds 😅
@@flowerpower4065 Joe Biden doesn't know the interior of a car from its exterior. It's his handlers that guide his pen. He knows his time on Earth is short and couldn't care less, one way or the other, if he knows that much at all. 81 million votes. Sure.
“This was not easy” my sentiments exactly. You nailed all the points!
Mitsubishi is really bad
Title and Thumbnail Correction: This is the Outlander Sport; not the traditional Outlander.
Oddly known as the "RVR" where I live.
IAmJustLordFarhan: The Normal Dude it’s called ASX in my country
RVR here in Canada
@@RandomlnternetGuy That makes two of us. lol
ASX in my local market but the JDM import is called RVR like the older models. A new Hyper Sports Gear R would be welcomed :)
@@Mcstikman i have no idea what a hyper sports gear r is... lol it sounds like a space ship
As a guy who misses my 2001 Rio Cinco, this car sounds like just what I'm looking for. Thanks.
I love the simplicity of this vehicle.
Funny hearing someone complain that a vehicle is simple and works and is reliable!
I have owned multiple mitsubishis. They are incredibly reliable
aren't they prone to rust?
@@johnsun3854 Nope. You're thinking of Mazda, John sun.
@@Josh-cw8by Yea, Mazdas are a disaster in that area. Still, whats the point buying the Outlander over RAV4...
What do you think of the new eclipse cross?
@@silverandgoldportugal As far as the Mitsu lineup goes, I think it's the right size... not too big, not too small. I like the styling and features and the NVH is definitely a solid couple steps above the Sport, but beyond that it basically drives and feels like every other Mitsu product.
"You don't need to jack this up to get it off". Well then.
beat me to it lol
@@garrett1144 would you have gotten it off if you had beaten him to it?
Turning japanese
I’ve never owned a Mitsubishi but here’s the good things I can think of:
1. It has AWD, which the Toyota CH-R does not, here in the US.
2. The AWD works great in the snow, which is better than, let’s say a Toyota Matrix could say.
3. It’s simple to work on, which mostly nobody can say anymore.
4. Design wise it looks way better than a Chevy Trax.
5. Seems more sophisticated than a Nissan Kicks.
6. Seems to have good room inside, better than a Nissan Juke.
These 6 points do not really say anything.
Stas Glory you lost me at ,,seems'' also half of the cars you mentioned are out of production
Juke is just a lifted Clio, which is a compact hatchback.
Outlander is midsize, even bigger than Qasqhai.
Stas Glory I have owned Mitsubishi cars before and have found them to be simple and reliable.
Thanks for skipping the obvious choice...the Subaru Forester Sport. I own an evo x, but I wont even recommend any Mistubishi other than an evo. Wife just replaced her 2010 Forester Ltd with 2020 Forester Sport. kthnxbye
Thanks for the review, even though you really didn’t want to do it! Never gave this vehicle a second thought, but as a retired Navy guy who drives less than 200 miles a month this might be perfect for me. Why pay for a lot of bells and whistles when it just sits in the driveway 90% of the time. I was considering electric, but don’t want to pay a premium for extended range that I don’t need. Love trucks, but they are overpriced and I don’t have a need to justify it. And if the military has taught me anything it’s that simple is almost always better. And as far as the CVT is concerned, having been in both aviation and shipboard environments, put your propulsion system in the best power ratio for what you’re trying to do and go. Again simple. Thanks again.
Big like for knowing how a CVT should behave!!!
I think that also might explain why Mitsu CVT's are reliable into high mileage, while Nissan has a high failure rate.
Mitsubishi CVC transmission are most reliable. In fact its being sold separately to GM and other manufacturers.
@@LuisTorres-pe1jf MrR2185 Aren't both using JATCO transmissions, though? Nissan pretty much owns JATCO, and unless Mitsubishi suddenly is using Aisin (Toyota), it's got to be JATCO.
@@theAsterisk I found out it's on the X4,5 and 6 .
@@theAsterisk that is the weird part...they are indeed Jatco CVT's ...but owner reviews for the outlander sport are quite favorable. Mitsubishi doesn't put fake "shifting" in theirs...they just operate like a normal CVT. I also suspect that since Mistu engines are not as powerful as the Nissan ones...that it doesn't stress the transmissions much. These are just my guesses. I have '19 outlander sport with the 2.0 motor...it's been fine so far and hope it stays that way. They do sell like crazy in my area so they can't be too bad 😂
I bought a new deeply discounted Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback in 2011 for $4,000 less than the competing compacts. The large dealership in SoCal was doing their best to clear them off the lot. I planned on keeping it for at least ten years so resale wasn't a worry. Its been utterly reliable - no repairs of any kind in nine years. That same dealership in Orange County has about ten leftover new 2019 Outlander Sport ES's for $17,000 before negotiating. You can't get a new Hyundai Accent or Nissan Versa for that price, let alone a decently equipped new crossover. That's how you work a Mitsubishi in your favor. They are not the most sophisticated cars, but they're cheap (if you shop right) and reliable.
I honestly forgot about the Sportback.. I see one every now and again and its somewhat striking. I think Mitsubishi even made a Ralliart version which is crazy!
I've only seen one in the nine yars i've owned mine. Very rare!
Mitsubishi makes cars that are just as reliable and cheap to maintain like Toyotas. But they’re so underrated because of their lackluster interior design and the engine in this Outlander has been the same engine since the 2009 GTS.
@@ricksays7133 Yep - I have the same old 2.4 with a CVT in mine as this review. I worry about the CVT, but I do have it serviced every 30K and so far its been fine.
Jeff Morse Yeah, make sure those CVT filters and gaskets are being replaced and the oil pan cleaned out every 60k miles.
Still love Mitsubishi even though they make nothing impressive
What about IPHONE'S?
I believe that they are more concerned with reliability and quality then being showy. They will outlast most vehicles today and I think that alone is worth the money
I started off with a Lancer, then an RVR and now an Outlander.
Still love your mahm even though she made nothing impressive.
Mitsubishi: "We don't sell sunroofs because we know you need room to grow ;) "
Surprisingly, they do offer a panoramic sunroof in the Outlander Sport.
They offer one in every vehicle except the mirage, I think
In loving memory of:
Scott Turbowsky
2017-2019
“Too soon”
God bless.
I’ve been saying this too. We miss Turbowski
What happened?
Bilal Khan Scott works full time as a mechanic and is too busy to be in the videos lately
@@justinturner4850 oh? Thank you
Sitting on Jacks lap, seems like the broke back mountain love affair is going VERY well. Congrats Mark & Jack!
hahaha oh Lordy
He's dumped Turbouski and moved on to the Asian guy ...sad
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
@@beetleything1864 I'd say Jack's a step up from "Turbowski".
@@arevee9429 One Man's meat is another's Poison
I've owned 5 Mitsu's, 2011 Sportback GTS, 2012 Lancer GT (CVT, hated it), 2013 Outlander XLS 3.0 (wrote off in accident, saved my wife's life), 2012 Outlander XLS 3.0 (replaced the 2013) and 2014 Evolution X MR. Not one of these ever let me down, never had an engine issue, proven safe in a real accident, never had rust, were okay on fuel and the comprimise was always interior and road noise. It really comes down to reliability for me in a vehicle and the 10 year/160,000 km warranty (even on my Evo) always spoke to me as a sign of confidence by Mitsu.
I have a 2020 outlander. I love it. We went from a 2001 excursion so we are saving enough to justify our payment. It gets 31 mpg avg without a hybrid. We have driven almost 6k miles and it works great for our needs.
Did you kill Turbowski? Cause more than several of your reviews mentioned that you can fit bodies inside trunks.
Paul Chan
@@nextleveljourney6612 it was still funny tho, ngl
NextLevel Journey that’s not Turbowski
@Mahmood Y.H proably died from diping everyday
What's scary about your comment is that he so reminds me of a serial killer.
"Inside the Shoppe Without Turbowski"
Up until when are we gonna see him :_)
yeah we need more Turbowski
I hope never.
He added nothing.
Turbowski is busy training for the upcoming Olympics.
That’s for damn sure lol hahaha
I'm glad you didn't cancel this one. I really like reviews like this. The simplicity appeals to me. I'd consider a used one, if I could get it cheap enough, to use for my commute (in upstate NY) when I don't give a crap about driving.
Matt Scullin If you’re in the Buffalo area we have a couple good certified ones on our lot message me if you’re interested!
I drove one from Canada to Argentina in 2017, and the only light that came on was the flat tire sensor. Drove that machine for 45k km, and I bought with 140 k. Those Mitsubishi are amazing, I hope to be able to buy one in the near future.
I ended up in one of these for a 1500 mile work road trip. Throughout my trip I did enjoy driving it all over the place. I thought the road noise and ride quality were totally acceptable and driving it over not great surfaces was fine. The engine noise should be more muted though, way too much 4 cylinder noise going on. The other two things I was not a fan of were the rough rubber materials and the steering feel.
The steering feel. What is this? That was the worst thing about this car. Yes you'll get used to it and whatever, but are the wheels even connected? If this had a proper connected 90's steering feel it would be so much better. I swear the steering tightened up in Sport mode though, which I thought was useful, well integrated (move the shift lever over), and fun to use.
Overall it worked pretty well and nothing was wrong with it... unlike that other Ford product rental I ended up in of similar shape and size that had a bad wheel bearing at 18k miles.
Totally surprised to see you review this though lol.
Love your review. Detailed and got what you were saying.
it has EPS
A good and reliable vehicle. No direct injection, no turbo, no fancy dual clutch gearbox. This is going to be a lot cheaper to maintain than many other cars.
Exactly!
Direct injection gets you increased carbon buildup. Turbo shortens engine life. Dualclutch this, turbo that....
Seems everyone today is hung up on power output, so manufacturers are trying to deliver. Put direct injejction on a small 4 cylinder engine, throw on a turbo..there you go, 250hp....just don't expect it to last or be problem free.
These Mitsu engines are simple, reliable, and get the job done.
The so called 'experts' rip on Mitsubishi, well look at Honda..oil delusion issues with CRV engines. Ford putting water pumps in with the timing chain. Toyota with pre- mature ring wear....
I'll stick with simple and reliable Mitsubishi, because I know it will always get me and the family home.
@@bigpapa8152 I couldn't agree more. Excellent points. It irks me to no end how auto journalists and the general public who have never owned one, rip on Mitsubishi, even though they are cheaper, better warranted, and are very dependable. Yet they will sing praise for a Honda or Toyota and rarely point out their faults like oil dilution (Honda) and crappy interior design and quality (Toyota). When you buy an Outlander Sport, you know it's going to be dependable and hold up over time. God forbid it doesn't, you've got a great warranty.
@@palebeachbum I wouldn't be bringing up interior quality in defense of the mitsubishis. These look horrible.
@@pieswimmer1 Toyotas are highly regarded even with crap interior quality and they cost significantly more. That's worth pointing out. You can get a deal on an Outlander Sport. You can't on a Corolla Cross.
You guys in the beginning when you're sitting on his lap playing with all of the buttons reminds me of an old Motorweek video when they have to touch and pull or twist every single square inch of the car
I was thinking the same from his other videos lol. Just doing random stuff lmao
They’re a couple
I liked when he was touching the audio knobs
@@gtamonkey3061 If they weren't. They are now.
The old MW's are funny. I can remember one time the guy actually pulled a spark plug wire off and put it back on.
Its actually a asx in the UK. I've got a 2019 Mitsubishi asx. Bloody good car . First mitsi I've ever owned. Cant fault it .. nothing wrong with quality of the car in my opinion. People today are just to fussy.
Totally agree with all you've said, people these days are just so fussy, want apple / android car play and if the car hasn't got it their in a crisis, pathetic.
I've got a Shogun / Pajero 2013, bought new, yes the interior plastic isn't as good as a Land rover product, yes the engine is old fashioned and a bit rough, but you know what this car in 6 years hasn't had a single issue. It tows my 1.7 ton caravan with ease, I love it. If anyone reading this wants to see what a Mitsubishi is cabable of just check out this............ 5gooverland.com. What Aaron is doing with his family is truly amazing, all on his own, and yes it's a UK Shogun now registered in NZ.
I don't wanna be that guy, but yall sound like some boomers ngl.
I have a 2017 ASX, In 3 years of owning it only drivers folding mirror stopped working when you pressed the small button inside the car.
The car on its own is fine but when you compare it to the competition it's just out of date. If you're fine with that than that's great but saying people are just too "fussy" doesn't really mean much... people generally want progress, otherwise we would still be driving around in Model Ts (or riding horses)...
@@person.w9780 the good thing about what you've written is only you understand it 🤣🤣
Thank goodness they didn't try to mask the cvt and go gimmicky.
I'd buy this car for that alone!
Perfect demonstration of why Savagegeese is one of YT's most delightful and massively underrated auto reviewers to watch. It's easy to get all creamy over a Mazda 6 or a GTI. But to give this thing it's props takes knowledge and depth. Keep rocking brother!
Same engine as the lancer and the “outlander” we get in Australia which is bigger. Great motors in terms of reliability. Basic yes, but it’s gonna last forever compared to a lot of newer cars.
Honesty and humor keeps me coming back for very video…and I think I’m not the only one. Thanks guys!
Love that whatever the quality of the car, the video & sound is pegged at the highest quality in these reviews. Says a lot about the character of the producer. Nice work.
High trim levels make no sense on this. Offers for still new leftover base 2019s are starting under $15k. Also 2019s were still available with a manual transmission.
Hmmm. If god forbid something happens to my 2000 camry with 53k miles (accident) I would replace with this. My friend has an 02 lancer with 315k miles.
@@TexasVexes new mitsubishis arent like old ones pal
The way Mr. Savage describes this car, I just see dollars going back into my pocket when it comes to durability simplicity, and labor costs when its time to fix. I might actually look into one of these some day.
Old comment, but how I went from a beat to hell Miata nickle and dimeing me, to a sub compact economy car has saved me so much money. Gotta love cheap reliability
Reviewing any vehicle and living with it are two ends of the block. I've been driving/riding motorcycles for 55+ years on 4 continents and owned or lived with many many vehicles. I recently purchased an Outlander Sport with the 2wd/2.L. This car is what I wanted, it is fun, handles, has enough power, has great fuel consumption and I did get a great deal with discounts. I do much of my own servicing and yes the oil change is a doddle. Bang for the buck I am more than pleased. I read all the reviews on motorcycles I buy and many times I'm asking "did they actually ride the same bike".
I bought a Mitsubishi RVR for the same reason I bought a mint 2006 Kawasaki Concours 1000....simple technology..but proven technology, and damn near bulletproof.
Sure you're paying for old school, but you'll only pay once.
Do you EVER plan on unshackling Turbowski from the pipes in your basement? Remover the leather head mask?
#FreeScottTheGimpTurbowski
LOL!
Used to thrash the 2012 model, still running fine to this day. Love the CVT in it
It's built in Japan, unlike other Japanese competitors. It's one of the most dependable vehicles in the subcompact CUV class. They can typically be bought for several thousand less than the rest of the competition, even now during the pandemic. They come with a 10yr/100k mile powertrain warranty. It's one of the more attractive vehicles in its class on the outside. Yes, the interior looks dated, but it's solidly assembled and has a comfortable environment with logical controls and good ergonomics. It's a back-to-basics, quality vehicle. Everyone who buys them seems to love them, including my parents who each have one of their own. I like theirs so much I'm considering buying one of my very own before they redesign it on some flashy new Nissan junk platform. I'll take tried and true over flashiness any day.
Given how expensive most vehicles are in 2023, I'd consider buying an Outlander Sport in the low to mid 20s. But the main concern for me is the fact that the Outlander Sport is one of the more popular targets for catalytic converter thieves these days. Don't want to get it stripped and stolen, only to find that you might have to wait a couple of months for a new cat to arrive at the dealership.
@@aamirqz yeah the cat theft is a problem. Though my mom has had hers parked in her carport for the last 5yrs with no issues.
The best review I've seen. I have the 2023 AWC and I love it so far. At first I thought that it was tooooooo simple compared with the equivalent in other brands. But then you realize that the simplicity is worth it.
If there is one thing that Mitsubishi always gets right, it is simplicity. There is nothing but basic controls and things to learn, and for me, I appreciate that. I love how honest Mitsubishi is about being so barebones and nothing to hide with this car. It's just so easy to know where everything is, the maintenance should take very little time, and people will probably be able to know how to use it almost instantly. I think it's very refreshing to see this kind of vehicle nowadays, despite the age. My Toyota RAV4 is definitely more modern than this, but because it's still very simple, I learned how to drive it so quickly and able to know where everything was pretty quick. Simplicity, plus Mitsubishi's really good warranty on their vehicles makes even more sense when you wanna buy a used car. Even though their cars are not very inspiring, Mitsubishi cars are tanks that last yeeearrs. Mitsubishi, you may not build the best cars in this industry, but I appreciate all that you do right with this simple design language on "newer" vehicles you make, and I think they should get credit for that, to be honest. Like you said, there's nothing exceptional with Mitsubishi vehicles, but there's nothing wrong with them either.
I like how it's a no nonsense honest car.
The intro is so good, I want to go meditate and achieve Enlightenment
Thanks so much av never see review so deep like this thump up!
I had one of these as a rental for a few weeks, I actually really liked it, It was practical and basic, but was easy to maneuver and good on gas. Feel like a used one is a good daily driver that you can beat up on the daily commute.
Yep, the maneuverability in these are quite good. The super lightweight boosted steering plus a tight turning radius makes it feel pretty lively at slow speeds around parking lots!
Excellent video! Love the style of your reviews. Great job sir! Always impressed. :)
I drove one of these for a few days in Colorado, savagegeese pretty much summed it up. I found it pleasant overall. It just works. I didn't think the engine was buzzy or the ride particularly noisy at speed though. Trans does a lot better than Honda's CVT, no drone. Cruised at 70 mph at around 1900 RPM. Got around 27 mpg in mixed driving.
Two years later.. and your comment is helpful to me. As I live in CO and am considering a 2020 outlander. Wonder if it's astronomically different than the sport
@@kendracrippen The Outlander and Outlander Sport are two completely different vehicles.
cup of coffee, some slices of bread, sitting comfortably in my reclinerchair. streaming savageese on my 65" screen. think ive seen over 100 vids over the last year. love the format, the high quality production, the comedy, the thoughts, the presentation. I could go on. Needless to say, subscribed.
We have an Outlander Sport and a Mirage and we really like both of them. I like basic cars and the reliability and warranty cannot be beat. I've owned Audi, Acura and others but I always come back to Mitsubishi. They are easy to service and just keep going and going.
💯 agree with your review. This is a best selling small suv here in Australia. Because of it’s simplicity, reliability and affordability.
“I like the way the steering feels Gary”
I absolutely love the old school look and feel of Mitsubishi.
I wanted to hear what Turbowski thought of this and how easy it is to repair
Paul G bruh can you link me to one review where turbowski said something helpful
@@404nobrakes there's plenty of reviews in which he talks about what problems he's had with the cars. For instance, in the Golf R review he talks about its GDI system (Carbon Build-up) and other common engine design issues:
ruclips.net/video/yvn6vNTF0ZI/видео.html
My neighbor has bought 3 of these and has had no issues. Good value for the money along with the long warranty.
My dad would drive this cars across the country
I'm a simple man who gets things done and prefer a simple car to get things done
Hey Mark, can you review the bigger Outlander with the V6 option and regular automatic? I'm curious how that runs and drives vs. this one
There's a lot to be said for basic, simple, reliable engineering with a decent warranty...
Definitely glad you found some good things to say about reliability, simplicity, and even accessibility regarding steering feel. Lotta people's shoulders ain't what they used to be. Kinda like the Pontiac Vibe this might be one of those cars whose charm comes with time, especially if they just don't break.
The top trim level of this vehicle is about the same price as a base RAV4. Very compelling value proposition, especially given Mitsubishi's 5/10 warranty that's equaled only by Hyundai/Kia. Probably explains why, though they are still a small player in the US market, Mitsu's sales have increased every year over the past decade.
I find mitsubishi to be on par with toyota reliability. I wouldn't compare a mitsubishi to a Kia or Hyundai that has a bad rep for making crappie cars.
Burned Aura Still better than Nissan
SavageGeese, you are my go-to channel for car reviews. Cheers!
Man, it's a shame that it isn't available with a manual transmission. Even the cheapest, most basic cars are greatly improved when you can shift your own gears and have some fun below 60 mph.
The most interesting thing about this is that despite using a jatco cvt like a nissan rogue, they actually seem to hold up when they're not trying to simulate shifts. The simulated shifting is an afterthought hackjob done for the american market and in the rest of the world jatco's aren't that bad
I don't have anything against fake shifting in the rest of the brands' cvts. I don't care about losing a couple tenths of a second 0-60 in a vehicle that's just a transportation appliance. It has to be made for it though
It's true the Jatco CVTs in Mitsubishis have a better reliability track record than in Nissans. It's not just the Outlander Sport vs. Rogue comparison where this is true. It's also the case with the CVT used in the Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Nissan Versa. Much more dependable in the Mirage.
I drove this today and didnt experience any of the negatives, it was quieter than my 2.5 turbo diesel
Whether you like the vehicle or not, Mitsubishi sells a ton of these. They’re well built and reliable, not a lot of frills, but still a great crossover.
I have the 2018 sport se with the 2.4. I have zero issues and the mpg is better then advertised. I get between 32 to 35 on the highway depending upon how fast I drive and if there are a lot of inclines.
The warranty is 5 yrs 60 k & 10 yrs 100 k on the power train. Just change the oil on time and the cvt oil every 30 k. Also I’m using amsoil cvt fluid. A little pricey but well worth it. Mitsubishi gets slammed by reviewers but gets nothing but love from the owners.
After reading all these positive comments I 💯 % feel so much better , I hope my love grows for my new 2020 Outlander Sport SE 4wd, the only thing I really want to change up is the audio system and if possible a different gear shifter ( I absolutely hate them both 😩)
@@flowerpower4065 I like the audio system in mine. 6 speakers sounds good to me. I agree on the shifter knob though it is kinda chincy I’ve had it 2 yrs now with 0 problems. Gas mileage has been very good at 30 local and 35 on the highway. I’m at 25 K miles and at 30 k I will change the cvt fluid. Everything I read said if you change the cvt fluid every 30k miles you won’t have any problems with the transmission. Also I put some high test gas in it once in awhile. Helps keep everything clean. Oh yeah I put some star tron in the gas it helps negate the ethanol and keeps the mpg up.
"You don't have to jack this up to get that off!"
Ahaa!
I really like the durability, logic and simplicity of the low-frills interior coupled with a sharp, modern infotainment system. The alcantara seats are also a nice touch indeed.
perfect commuter for someone needing AWD+hatch space+5 seats
nothing more, nothing less
Thanks for this video. I just got one of these as a rental. Curious if you think the undercarriage being open would make this a target for catalytic converter theft?
Once again goose , you nailed it! But I have to say there’s a lot to be said about simplicity. An hour to change oil and rotate tires and put her back on the road. My kind of car.
I really expected turbowski, if he was ever going to show up it would be for a random shiit box like this. Long Live Turbowski, RIP tUrbowski
That rear subframe and suspension setup is straight up 20 years old from the early EVOs, and later model AWD Galants, Diamantes, I would not be surprised if the parts are interchangable.
Thats how good it is!
If it ain't broke...
I don't think that's the early Evo rear setup..
Considering that this outlander uses 4b11-12 series engines (lancer/Evo X)
And has similar wheel base dimensions as the CY4A lancer, the rear diff is probably lift straight from the lancer Ralliart and shoved under the outie.
And wouldn't you know it, the Ralliart AWD system was basically recycled from CT9A evos (7-8-9)
I also noticed that the speedometer is the same one as lancer/Evo x, meaning that the Mitsi is using the same base CAN-BUS program on the outlander.
Not to mention that this the gearbox is F5MBB which is exclusively for the 4B engines. The lancer Ralliart and Evo x also uses the exact same transmission, gear ratio and all!
Also a bonus, lancer Ralliart uses the EXACT same, not similar but the SAME engine that is in EVO X, albeit smaller turbo and down tuned.
Which means you can actually get the manual tranny from Evo x, directly bolt em on, turbo it and turn this into SUV Evo!
How did i know all of this you asked?
I have exclusively owned, drive and race mitsubishi for forever.
-I converted my 06lancer into AWD 4G63T using front Evo 7 and rear 06outlander
-I converted my lancer GTS into EVO X with mechanical diff from Ralliart
-My current project car is to build a mirage R5 AWD.
@@MelleLaCruze 👍
The interior seems like what Subaru was just a few years ago in their lower trims right? Basic but it works for the price point?
Are you guys going to do a review of that c7 grand sport? I would love to see your thoughts on it.
It would be great to see a review of its big brother, the Outlander V6.
I love the mechanical simplicity of this vehicle! If it had a decent interior I think it could sell well.
I've owned a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport since new, it now has 385000 miles. The only thing I've had to replace is the alternator and starter. Other than that it's just been regular maintenance. My wife owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. She's has 45000 and still loves it. Oil and filter changes is all we've done to it so far. They're Soooo reliable because Mitsubishi keeps them simple. the more electronics you put on a car the more problems you are going to have, and that's a FACT. They are Blue Collar man and woman cars that don't cost near as much as a Honda or Toyota.
have you checked the tire pressure? our 2023 GT feels very smooth on rough roads
Hey Geese great review, honest, straight forward, I hope you test drive/review the Mitsubishi full size Outlander GT V6 with the true 6 speed automatic transmission no CVT. . I recently test drove one and it was so user friendly, simple and very quiet, refined. Would really like to see you test one and get it up on the lift. Love your content.
I saw a 2019 fully loaded for $17k and 24 mpg in the city... it’s a no brainer
Im a technician at a Mitsubishi dealership in San Antonio and outlanders always come in with the most issues, particularly the Transmissions always need replacing. The master tech is ALWAYS doing one. The mirage on the other hand, those are bulletproof
I think you're spot on about Mitsubishi's current place in the auto industry. Not just for the Outlander, but all of their recent lineup. My folks are typical NY snowbirds. They have their place in Florida, and despite the fact that they lease a new Audi A6 every three years, they bought a new Mitusbishi Mirage to keep in the garage down there. Is it a great car? No, but it has absolutely all of the features you need, is dead simple to operate, and has been insanely reliable since they purchased it. It makes no claims to be anything more than that. There's honestly something refreshing about hopping into that car when I visit them.
I owned a 2014 Mirage manual. It was a comfortable car; the suspension was almost comically soft. The only problem I had was a broken OBD port under the steering wheel but Mitsubishi took care of that under warranty. No problems from that car. If there wasn't so many pickup trucks around here, I'd still own it. A lifted 4 door Jeep Wrangler smacked the driver's side at parking lot speeds. It shoved me into the grass and I couldn't get the door to open anymore. Insurance repaired it flawlessly; just realized I need something more substantial to drive.
I often wonder why some Car Manufacturers find it so hard to design great vehicles. At last, Mitsubishi has Designed a SUV with Universal Appeal! The All New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV!!!
Jesus Christ, those last 15 seconds always make me want you to do an entire movie with that buddy. His insane delivery and rage is so spot on. Absolutely wonderful
when is the gt3 review coming out?
right up my alley, apart from the lack of a 3rd pedal. Easy to work on is key. Mind, not a cuv type, but basic is better. I still watch...'cause its you!
Could not see myself spending nearly 30k on the outlander sport when for the same price, you could get a CX30...
The 2018 used goes for 15K with less than 30K miles
since the cvt in this puts the revs at where the engine makes optimal power when needed, is there any point in even showing redline on the tach if the engine never goes there?
What about when you're revving the engine in park?
@@occckid123 i guess, but most people don't do that. My point really is why even bother with a tach
@@thecrazyracoon idk about you but I drive a cvt vehicle and I like 2 c a tack. Sometimes just 2 c how much engine braking the car is giving me going down a hill or to see where the engine is revving at highway speeds or 2 monitor the rpms 2 make sure there aren't any weird surges or fluctuations or if the revs are to low or 2 high because of a bad computer or mass airflow problem or just to make sure if in trying 2 drive efficiently that I dont let the rpms go over 2k rpm among other many things. Just because it's a cvt doesn't mean it doesn't need a tack.
In normal mode the CVT lets the engine rev up to where it gives maximum power. In sports mode and "Low" it will let the engine rev up to maximum allowed rpm. Mostly there is 1000 rpm difference between the two.
Tach lol***
I have a beautiful blue 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for only 19k. Since she is small, we call her Blu Bird :)
Spot on review! This new one sounds very similar to the 2006 Outlander we bought for our daughter in High School. It was dirt cheap to buy and maintain and has gotten her through college drama free. She still loves it even though the bodywork and paint is terrible.
Some of us still want a simple no nonsense car that is easy to maintain and reliable. Unfortunately the market seems to want more refinement and seems to be willing to pay for it 😕
Mitsubishi is really bad
When you said falling asleep, my ass woke up so fast. I thought someone was talking about me at work
Just completed a 5k Mile work tour between CA and Utah and everywhere in between in an Outlander rental. It really grew on me. Handles and steers decent. Did 100s of miles on twisty mountain roads pushing it to the limit to keep myself entertained and awake. This while the Ride is comfortable. What you want on long trips. Sound systems is surprising good. Engine and CVT are complementary, efficient. Just works and is easy to live with. Other than the middle row folding seats which are a flawed design. Would consider owning one if the price is right as utility transportation.
On my second mitsubishi asx now . 2020 exceed model with a 2 litre engine. 5 speed manual and im getting up to 40 mpg around town . Just because there pulling out of the UK and Europe, it certainly hasn't put me off continuing buying the car . My mitsubishi was 14months old when i bought it with less than 2000 miles on the clock . Great back up service. Great cars still . Just my opinion 🤷.
8:18 Lol, his expression speaks volumes. It works and works well, just don't expect anything snazzy.
I had a Montero for years, great vehicle, incredibly reliable, still miss it and I wish they hadn't stopped importing it in 2006. We would have never sold it if it wasn't for the fact that our old dog could no longer jump into the back seat (too high). May buy another Montero if I find a decent one and sell the Volvo XC70. It's that good.
Personally, I just don't care about tech in vehicles - I have a phone, that's all the tech I need - more tech in cars has literally zero value to me, except for EVs. And for some things, tech is downright annoying & dangerous in cars (touch controls for the HVAC?Seriously?).
Better NVH is always welcome, but if you really care about that, buy a sedan, not an SUV/CUV....
Would you choose hrv over this ? for daily commute
I bought the Outlander SE 2.4 L .2019 . So far its been great and handles well. I'm a mechanic for 32yrs seen many vehicles and I choose the Mitsubishi for overall price, design,ruggedness, simplicity in maintenance and engine/ transmission durability. Given its road noise and People not liking them gives this company an unjust description. You want simplicity, practicality, reliability at an affordable price. Try it out .
A good reason to buy a Mazda
I used to have a 2015 Outlander sport. It was very reliable and the cost to maintain it was much than my wife Subaru Crosstrek. I'm looking to buy the new Outlander sport 2.4 gt. How is your fuel economy? The EPA rates it lower than the older models. Are you able to do better than that especially on the hwy???