2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at a glance

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Base price: $19,275 (includes destination charge)

Price as tested: $27,575

Powertrain: fuel-injected, 2-liter, inline-four-cylinder, DOHC, two- or four-wheel drive, Sportronic continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters

Horsepower: 148 at 6,000 rpm

Torque: 145 pound-feet at 4,200 rpm

Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Overall length: 169.1 inches

Curb weight: 3,263 pounds

0 to 60: 8.8 seconds

EPA fuel economy, 2WD: 25 mpg city/31 mpg highway

EPA fuel economy, 4WD: 24 mpg city/29 mpg highway

Final thoughts: Value-added functionality