Mitsubishi’s biggest seller brings a number of updates for 2014 to increase refinement, style and interior technology.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – New or Updated Features
— Audio system head unit (ES model)
— Engine balancer shaft (all models)
— Newly designed steering wheel with audio controls (all models)
— Improved sound insulation (all models)
— HD Radio (SE model)
— 6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system with rearview camera (SE model)
— MMCS navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic and Mapcare (with SE Touring Package)
— Black leather seating (with SE Touring Package)
— Power adjustable driver’s seat (with SE Premium Package)
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Exterior Options
— LED Daytime Running Lights Package ($595): LED DRLs; front corner extensions
— LED Illumination Package adds: Front floor illumination (Blue LED); tailgate light (Blue LED); LED Interior lights
— Exterior Package adds: Large rear spoiler; front and rear undercover; alloy fuel door
— Protection Package adds: Bright tailgate protector; rear bumper plate; scuff plate covers
— Rear Park Assist Sensor Package adds: Rear park assist sensors (color-key)
— Alloy Fuel Door
— Roof Rack Crossbars
— Body Side Moldings
— All-weather Floormats (4)
— Fog Lamps
— Wheel Locks
— Mudguards
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Interior Dimensions
| Seating Capacity – Front | 2 |
| Seating Capacity – Rear | 3 |
| Cargo Capacity – Rear Seats Down (cubic-feet) | 49.5 |
| Cargo Capacity – Rear Seats Up (cubic-feet) | 21.7 |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Standard Interior Features
— Air conditioning with pollen filter
— Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
— Chrome grille surround
— 18-in. alloy wheels
— Soft-touch instrument panel trim
— 4 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system
— Roof carrier plug-in accommodation
— Hill Start Assist (HSA)
— Active Stability Control (ASC)
— Heated outside mirrors
— Advanced front air bag SRS with passenger weight and driver’s seat position sensors, front seat mounted side-impact air bags and curtain side air bags with roll-over sensors
— Electric Power Steering (EPS)
— 60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats with armrest and cupholder
— Remote keyless entry with panic feature
— Center room lamp
— Rear intermittent wiper
— High-contrast gauge meters with full-color LCD Multi-Information Display
— FUSE Hands-Free Link System w/USB port
— Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
— 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
— Power door locks and side view mirrors
— Power windows with driver’s one-touch up/down
— Steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise control
— Two 12-volt power outlets
SE adds over ES:
— Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (S-HID) headlights,
— 6 speaker 6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system
— SIRIUSXM satellite radio with 3-month pre-paid subscription
— HD Radio
— Rearview camera
— FAST-key passive entry system
— One-touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch
— Large center console with sliding armrest
— Heated front seats
— Rain-sensing wipers
— Auto on/off headlight control
— Fog lamps with chrome accent
— Chrome exterior beltline molding
— Automatic climate control
— Exhaust outlet with chrome tip
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Interior Options
— Cargo Package ($225): Reversible cargo mat; cargo net; tonneau cover
— All Weather Package ($650): Remote engine start; all-weather floormats (4)
— Navigation Package: MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic and Mapcare
— Premium Package (SE Only, $1,000): 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat
— Premium Package w/Panoramic Glass Roof (SE Only, $2,100): Panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat
— Touring Package (SE Only, $4,900): MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information and real-time traffic; leather seating surfaces; panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat
— Interior Package adds (CVT only, $295): Piano black audio surround and shift panel overlay; aluminum-alloy & leather combination shift knob.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Performance Details
| Engine | 2.0-liter 16-valve I-4 With DOHC |
| Powertrain Layout | Front-engine, Front-drive (AWD Opt.) |
| Power (HP) | 148 |
| Torque (Pound-feet) | 145 |
| 0-60 mph (Seconds) | 9.5, est |
| Top Speed (MPH) | 108, est |
| EPA Fuel Economy MPG (City/Highway/Combined) – Manual FWD | 24/30/26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy MPG (City/Highway/Combined) – Automatic AWD | 24/29/26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy MPG (City/Highway/Combined) – Automatic AWD | 24/31/27 |
The Outlander Sport is a Top Safety Pick Plus from IIHS, which is the highest possible score and a rare achievement for any compact or crossover.
— Advanced front airbags, Front side-impact airbags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection, Driver knee airbag
— Available Electronically controlled AWC system
— Active Stability Control (ASC)
— Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist
— Hill Start Assist
— Traction Control Logic (TCL)
— Active front seat headrests
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
— 3-point seatbelts for all 5 seating positions
— Engine immobilizer and anti-theft alarm system
— Child-safety rear door locks
— LATCH child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
— Remote fuel lid opener
— Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters
— Collapsible steering column and foldaway brake pedal assembly
— Side-impact door beams
Pricing and Availability
The Outlander Sport is priced from just $19,470 up to about $24,000 for the top SE AWC trim level.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Price
| 2014 Mitsubishi Pricing | Transmission | MSRP |
| Outlander Sport ES 2WD – DOHC I4 MIVEC | 5-Speed Manual | $19,470 |
| Outlander Sport ES 2WD – DOHC I4 MIVEC | CVT Auto with Paddle Shifters | $20,670 |
| Outlander Sport ES AWC – DOHC I4 MIVEC | CVT Auto with Paddle Shifters | $22,070 |
| Outlander Sport SE AWC – DOHC I4 MIVEC | CVT Auto with Paddle Shifters | $23,995 |
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