It's taken years, but with the Seltos, Kia finally has a small SUV on sale in Australia. Can it compete in a hard-fought market? Alborz Fallah finds out.
Pros Super spacious and practical inside Great ride and handling package Looks the business Best in class infotainment and technology Seven-year warranty
Cons Base models miss out on more advanced safety features No rear-air vents on most variants No power tailgate Front-wheel drive models ride a little on the firm side
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is another year older and another step behind its competitors in every area but price.
Pros Cheap Inoffensive design Practical interior space Finally, more safety features
Cons Noisy engines Underwhelming power Mediocre fuel economy Lackluster quality
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport packs a lot of features into a small and somewhat practical crossover body. It can make for a good value proposition, and Mitsubishi provides a pretty solid warranty, too. But this all assumes refinement, build quality and drivability don't feature too high on your list of must-haves.
PROS Well-equipped for the price Excellent warranty coverage surpasses that of many rivals
CONS Ride quality is very rough over bumpy roads Many interior materials look and feel cheap to the touch Transmission is aggravating due to slow responses Raucous drone while accelerating, especially with 2.0-liter engine
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranked #16 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a score of 6.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 67 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lengthy warranty Good amount of cargo space
Cons Jarring ride over bumpy roads Loud, underpowered base engine Limited steering feedback Mediocre cabin materials Below-average fuel economy
