2012 New York: Refreshed 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts with Standard 18-Inch Wheels Mitsubishi unveiled the 2013 Outlander Sport at the New York auto show this week, announcing that the compact crossover will be built in the U.S. rather than Japan beginning this July. With the crossover now sporting face-lifted front and rear ends and standard 18-inch alloy wheels, Mitsubishi has updated its current best-seller to live out the remainder of its life cycle.
2012 New York: Refreshed 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts with Standard 18-Inch Wheels
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts with Standard 18-Inch Wheels |
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts with Standard 18-Inch Wheels
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts with Standard 18-Inch Wheels |
2012 New York: Refreshed 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts with Standard 18-Inch Wheels
The compact crossover retains its characteristic “angry eyes” headlights and wide trapezoidal front grille, but gets a subtly revised front fascia. The bumper has been smoothed out a bit, and the grille and fog light surrounds receive new chrome trim. It’s a similar story in the rear, with a simpler, smoother bumper design. The restyled side sills are now colored black on all models to match the lower sections of the altered front and rear bumpers. All 2013 Outlander Sport models get 18-inch alloy wheels standard, and have the option of new exterior colors White Pearl and Quick Silver.
Also debuting on the 2013 Outlander Sport is a revised rear multi-link suspension, which Mitsubishi says will improve handling and ride comfort. The available CVT has been recalibrated to provide better acceleration and smoother shift feel. Inside, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, along with Mitsubishi’s FUSE hands-free Bluetooth phone system, come standard. The range-topping SE model adds a premium six-speaker audio system, heated front seats, HID headlights, as well as smart key passive entry and push-button ignition.
