Range-topping MG SUV big on value, and now available as a plug-in hybrid.
PROS Roomy and practical interior Comfortable seats and ride Well equipped with loads of kit Great value for money
CONS Unresponsive, noisy engine Uninspiring handling Some hard interior plastics Less than amazing finance deals
PROS Powerful and engaging driveline Heaps of standard kit Australia's cheapest PHEV SUV
CONS Fuel figure on test far from claim Misses out on seven-year warranty Benefits may be misconstrued
PROS Smooth power delivery Cheaper and better-equipped than rivals Spacious interior
CONS Shorter warranty than other HS models Heavy steering Infotainment set-up needs some finessing
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is another year older and another step behind its competitors in every area but price.
Pros Inexpensive Reasonably stylish Spacious interior Larger touchscreen
Cons Noisy and slow Short on standard safety tech Subpar fuel economy Lackluster quality
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Refreshed exterior design.New ES Convenience package includes new, larger touchscreen.Midlevel SE trim adds advanced safety features.
Pros Well-equipped for the price Excellent warranty coverage
Cons Ride quality is 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
Though it's based on the same platform that it's used since 2011, the Outlander Sport did get marked improvements for 2020. Restyled inside and out, it sheds some of the baby pudge from its old styling by trading soft edges for sharper, more deliberate lines, especially in its nose and headlamps. There's a new 18-inch wheel design and LED headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights across the range. The interior gets new climate-control knobs and there's an inch added to its infotainment screen on some trims, upping it to 8.0 inches.
Pros Refreshed look, good warranty, relatively low price.
Cons Lethargic base engine, no manual transmission, still not great inside.
