New Mitsubishi Outlander Sport review

About Otomotif - This compact SUV Mitusbishi mainstay since the beginning of its presence has had the concept of "smart size" is born from the combination of SUV toughness with the comfort of a sedan. The presence of New Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is, in fact only "increase the look" of the previous Outlander Sport. Of course, latest Outlander Sport show some changes in the exterior, interior and engine performance improvement. 

Changes to the exterior appears on the front bumper design and rear bumper, the shape of the new foglamp and rear bumpers now fitted parking sensors. Overarching new wheel diameter of 17 inches, there are now overfender makes more dashing figure. Rearview mirror with turn signal and a new color option 'Copper Metallic' makes it looks more fresh. 

While in the interior, changes occur in the new design steering wheel now comes with audio control buttons as well as the carbon panels that adorn the center console and door trim. The biggest change is in the second row seat, the backrest can recline back now with a maximum slope angle of 6 degrees. In testing we have done to Bandung, the rear bench can recline seat comfort makes the trip much better. Moreover, a panoramic roof on this car makes the cabin look luxurious.

While the matter of performance, engine 4-cylinder 2.0 liter MIVEC technology (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control) that is coupled to the transmission INVECS-III CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) was more aggressive than the previous version. This is due, ECU (electronic control unit) has its CVT transmission gain setting back, although it still retains the same engine as before. 

This increased performance can we feel when Cipularang try it on the road to Bandung. Peak power of 150 hp at 6,000 rpm and torque of 197 Nm at 4,200 rpm was more than enough to cope with the long climbs around km 90 to km 93 Cipularang. Peak power was already pushed the car full of even 3,500 rpm spin machine. This is also echoed by national rally driver Rifat Sungkar who participated in this trip, "most noticeably above 3,500 rpm power," he said. 

Indeed, at low rpm, the Outlander Sport feels underpowered. It makes the whole trip, the gas pedal more often stepped in to get the expected performance. Ride like this would make the fuel consumption tends to be wasteful. Even so, driving preoccupation with the Outlander Sport still satisfy, especially when using the paddle shift behind the steering wheel to enrich the driving experience.

While in terms of ride and control, ride comfort this car is not only donated the bench behind him. Sector legs are getting repairs also make pengendaraannya the better. Shock absorbers and per claimed to have a softer character than ever before. While the change in wheel size (from 16 inches to 17 inches) automatically also widens the tire treads. This makes the control of the Outlander Sport to be better while driving. 

At night, visibility driving the Outlander Sport are aided by the use of Super Wide Range HID. Not only able to illuminate the road ahead with more extensive, also claimed the use of HID will not dazzle road users from the opposite direction. 

When driving to the summit of Mount Tangkuban Parahu, Outlander Sport also showed control capable to face different kinds of twists along the way. Steep slopes can be overcome with good, and thanks to softer damping, overcoming some of the track is not smooth along the way does not annoy people.