Mitsubishi Outlander Sport highlights minor 2012 improvement

TO consolidate on its innovations, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has been fortified with a handful of minor improvements.Highlights include an available rearview camera for the base SE trim, additional sound insulation for models with a continuously variable transmission and a re-calibration of said CVT to improve response and acceleration.The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a compact crossover ports Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that is offered in two trim levels: the base ES and SE.Standard features for the ES include 16-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cloth upholstery, 60/40-split-folding rear seats, Mitsubishi's Fuse voice-activated electronics interface and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and an a USB/iPod interface.The SE adds 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, foglights, automatic wipers, automatic climate control, keyless ignition/entry, a sliding armrest between the front seats, a second-row armrest with center pass-through, upgraded upholstery and a six-speaker stereo. All-wheel drive is only offered on the SE model, and it comes along with heated front seats.Most options are grouped together into packages that are available on any Outlander Sport trim level.The Navigation package includes a navigation system, a rearview camera and an RCA-style audio/video jack. The Exterior Sport package adds several cosmetic and aerodynamic elements, while the Interior package (available on models with automatic transmissions only) adds piano-black interior trim and an aluminum shift knob. Stand-alone options include 16-inch alloy wheels for the ES, a hard-drive-based navigation system, remote ignition and the six-CD changer.Available on the SE AWD is a Premium package that includes a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, a rearview camera (with display integrated into the rearview mirror) and a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system with a six-CD changer and satellite radio.Powering the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that produces 148 horse power and 145 pound-feet of torque. The standard transmission offered in the ES is a five-speed manual.A CVT, edmons motoring experts explains is available as an option and is standard on the SE models. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available on the SE. As with the regular Standard Outlander, AWD models feature three driver-selectable modes to optimize traction.Safety features on the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport include front side airbags, side curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, hill start assist, traction control and stability control.
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