Mitsubishi’s biggest seller brings a number of updates for 2014 to increase refinement, style and interior technology.
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – New or Updated Features
—  Audio system head unit (ES model)
—  Engine balancer shaft (all models)
—  Newly designed steering wheel with audio controls (all models)
—  Improved sound insulation (all models)
—  HD Radio (SE model)
—  6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system with rearview camera (SE model)
—  MMCS navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic and Mapcare (with SE Touring Package)
—  Black leather seating (with SE Touring Package)
—  Power adjustable driver’s seat (with SE Premium Package)
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Exterior Options
—  LED Daytime Running Lights Package ($595): LED DRLs; front corner extensions
—  LED Illumination Package adds: Front floor illumination (Blue LED); tailgate light (Blue LED); LED Interior lights
—  Exterior Package adds: Large rear spoiler; front and rear undercover; alloy fuel door
—  Protection Package adds: Bright tailgate protector; rear bumper plate; scuff plate covers
—  Rear Park Assist Sensor Package adds: Rear park assist sensors (color-key)
—  Alloy Fuel Door
—  Roof Rack Crossbars
—  Body Side Moldings
—  All-weather Floormats (4)
—  Fog Lamps
—  Wheel Locks
—  Mudguards
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Interior Dimensions
|  Seating Capacity – Front  | 2 |
|  Seating Capacity – Rear  | 3 |
|  Cargo Capacity – Rear Seats Down (cubic-feet)  | 49.5 |
|  Cargo Capacity – Rear Seats Up (cubic-feet)  | 21.7 |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Standard Interior Features
—  Air conditioning with pollen filter
—  Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
—  Chrome grille surround
—  18-in. alloy wheels
—  Soft-touch instrument panel trim
—  4 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system
—  Roof carrier plug-in accommodation
—  Hill Start Assist (HSA)
—  Active Stability Control (ASC)
—  Heated outside mirrors
—  Advanced front air bag SRS with passenger weight and driver’s seat position sensors, front seat mounted side-impact air bags and curtain side air bags with roll-over sensors
—  Electric Power Steering (EPS)
—  60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats with armrest and cupholder
—  Remote keyless entry with panic feature
—  Center room lamp
—  Rear intermittent wiper
—  High-contrast gauge meters with full-color LCD Multi-Information Display
—  FUSE Hands-Free Link System w/USB port
—  Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
—  6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
—  Power door locks and side view mirrors
—  Power windows with driver’s one-touch up/down
—  Steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise control
—  Two 12-volt power outlets
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SE adds over ES:
—  Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (S-HID) headlights,
—  6 speaker 6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system
—  SIRIUSXM satellite radio with 3-month pre-paid subscription
—  HD Radio
—  Rearview camera
—  FAST-key passive entry system
—  One-touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch
—  Large center console with sliding armrest
—  Heated front seats
—  Rain-sensing wipers
—  Auto on/off headlight control
—  Fog lamps with chrome accent
—  Chrome exterior beltline molding
—  Automatic climate control
—  Exhaust outlet with chrome tip
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Interior Options
—  Cargo Package ($225): Reversible cargo mat; cargo net; tonneau cover
—  All Weather Package ($650): Remote engine start; all-weather floormats (4)
—  Navigation Package: MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic and Mapcare
—  Premium Package (SE Only, $1,000): 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat
—  Premium Package w/Panoramic Glass Roof (SE Only, $2,100): Panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat
—  Touring Package (SE Only, $4,900): MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information and real-time traffic; leather seating surfaces; panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver’s seat
—  Interior Package adds (CVT only, $295): Piano black audio surround and shift panel overlay; aluminum-alloy & leather combination shift knob.
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Performance Details
|  Engine  | 2.0-liter 16-valve I-4 With DOHC |
|  Powertrain Layout  | Front-engine, Front-drive (AWD Opt.) |
| Â Power (HP) Â | 148 |
| Â Torque (Pound-feet) Â | 145 |
| Â 0-60 mph (Seconds) Â | 9.5, est |
| Â Top Speed (MPH) Â | 108, est |
|  EPA Fuel Economy MPG (City/Highway/Combined) – Manual FWD  | 24/30/26 |
|  EPA Fuel Economy MPG (City/Highway/Combined) – Automatic AWD  | 24/29/26 |
|  EPA Fuel Economy MPG (City/Highway/Combined) – Automatic AWD  | 24/31/27 |
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The Outlander Sport is a Top Safety Pick Plus from IIHS, which is the highest possible score and a rare achievement for any compact or crossover.
—  Advanced front airbags, Front side-impact airbags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection, Driver knee airbag
—  Available Electronically controlled AWC system
—  Active Stability Control (ASC)
—  Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist
—  Hill Start Assist
—  Traction Control Logic (TCL)
—  Active front seat headrests
—  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
—  3-point seatbelts for all 5 seating positions
—  Engine immobilizer and anti-theft alarm system
—  Child-safety rear door locks
—  LATCH child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
—  Remote fuel lid opener
—  Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters
—  Collapsible steering column and foldaway brake pedal assembly
—  Side-impact door beams
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Pricing and Availability
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The Outlander Sport is priced from just $19,470 up to about $24,000 for the top SE AWC trim level.
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Price
|  2014 Mitsubishi Pricing  | Transmission | MSRP |
|  Outlander Sport ES 2WD – DOHC I4 MIVEC  | 5-Speed Manual | $19,470 |
|  Outlander Sport ES 2WD – DOHC I4 MIVEC  | CVT Auto with Paddle Shifters | $20,670 |
|  Outlander Sport ES AWC – DOHC I4 MIVEC  | CVT Auto with Paddle Shifters | $22,070 |
|  Outlander Sport SE AWC – DOHC I4 MIVEC  | CVT Auto with Paddle Shifters | $23,995 |
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