The Outlander Sport is Mitsubishi’s smallest SUV with room for five people. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson. New for 2014 The Outlander Sport gets new audio systems, with SE trim levels gaining a 6.1-inch touch-screen stereo with HD Radio and a backup camera. There’s a new steering wheel with stereo controls and improved sound insulation, according to Mitsubishi. Outlander Sports with the continuously variable automatic transmission get a balancer shaft for the engine for smoother and quieter performance, and a 7-inch touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic information is available. Exterior Highlights
18-inch alloy wheels
Heated side mirrors
Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
Available high-intensity-discharge headlights
Available fog lights
Available chrome exhaust tip
Interior Highlights
Seats five
60/40-split folding, reclining rear seats
Remote keyless entry
Fuse voice-activated phone and iPod control
Cruise control
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Steering-wheel audio controls
Available heated front seats
Available navigation system
Under the Hood
148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
Front- or all-wheel drive
Hill start assist
Safety Features
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor for both rows of seats