The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has enough value, features, and style to make it worth considering, but not to stand out.
Pros Standard features list Expanded active safety tech All-wheel drive available across the range Exterior styling
Cons Cheap cabin materials Anemic base engine V-6 isn’t much of an upgrade Cramped third-row seat
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.New 8-inch touchscreen for most trim levels.New rear seats with additional rear-seat USB port.New midlevel SP (Special Edition) trim.
Pros Generous list of standard features Standard three-row seating Good outward visibility
Cons Slow, noisy acceleration with the base four-cylinder Thirsty V6 is available only on the top-of-the-line GT Third-row seat is small Limited Mitsubishi dealer network
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport is a good value, but it’s light on performance.
Pros Good safety tech Low price Pleasant styling
Cons Far from sporty Slow acceleration Cramped back seat
Nissan has elevated the styling of the 2020 Rogue Sport with a new front and rear design, LED daytime running lamps, and a redesigned grille and hood that contribute to a much more chiseled look. Nissan also has added two new colors to the Rogue Sport's palette: Nitro Lime Metallic and Monarch Orange Metallic. Additionally, the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of driver-assistance technologies that was previously offered on the SV and SL is now a standard feature on all trims. If you're looking to spice things up, Nissan also is offering a new 19-inch wheel design that takes its inspiration from its luxury cousin, the Infiniti QX50.
Pros Sleek exterior design, efficient powertrain, great standard safety features.
Cons Sluggish acceleration, coarse engine sounds, lower trims lack some commonly found features.
