With its low starting price, long list of standard features, and generous warranty coverage, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a highly coveted subcompact crossover. To learn more about this capable Mitsubishi, check out our ultimate buying guide.
Exterior Features
Mitsubishi’s sporty small crossover is flashy, with LED headlights and a bold exterior design. Move up the trim levels for extra on-road presence. Optional features—like chrome trim and power-folding mirrors—dress up your ride. For sporty drivers, the optional roof rails come in handy, offering a secure way to transport kayaks, surfboards, and other items that won’t fit in the cargo bay.
Standard:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Heated mirrors
- Automatic windshield wipers
Optional:
- Chrome exterior trim
- Power-folding mirrors
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Roof rails
Exterior colors:
- Labrador Black Metallic
- Diamond White Pearl
- Oak Brown Metallic
- Sunshine Orange Metallic
- Mercury Gray Metallic
- Alloy Silver Metallic
- Red Diamond
- Octane Blue Metallic
Interior Features
The Outlander Sport is categorized as a subcompact crossover, but you won’t be able to tell from inside the cabin. Both rows of seating are roomy enough for a comfy family road trip. Standard features, like the height-adjustable driver seat, help you find the perfect position at the wheel. This crossover is also available with a number of luxury upgrades, including heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Standard:
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic climate control
- 60/40-split folding rear seats
Optional:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Faux leather upholstery
Tech Features
Mitsubishi’s infotainment system is easy to figure out, with a clear-cut menu system and a big, responsive touch screen. Optional upgrades include complete smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This technology gives you hands-free access to your apps, which is both convenient and safe.
Standard:
- 7-inch infotainment touch screen
- Four-speaker audio system
- USB port
Optional:
- 8-inch infotainment touch screen
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
- Additional USB port
- Six-speaker audio system
- Satellite radio
Safety & Security
The Outlander Sport puts safety first. Every trim model comes standard with technology that has the potential to save lives. For example, the forward collision mitigation system can detect an oncoming crash and hit the brakes to help you avoid it. The lane departure warning system knows when you’re veering outside the lines, and alerts you accordingly.
You’ll find the blind-spot monitor on the SE and GT trim models. This technology provides a better sense of what’s behind you, a feature that really comes in handy on a crowded highway.
Standard:
- Forward collision mitigation
- Lane departure warning
- Automatic high beams
Optional:
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Power and Performance
Most 2021 Outlander Sport trim models come standard with the 148-horsepower four-cylinder engine. It’s got enough kick to get you going, and you’ll feel confident in its ability to help you merge into speedy highway traffic. The top-trim GT model is the only Outlander Sport to feature the bigger, more powerful engine option, bringing you up to speed even faster with 168 horses. All-wheel drive is available at every trim level. Add this performance gear to create a firmer grip on the road, whether on winding or wintery roads.
Standard:
- 2.0L four-cylinder engine (148 hp, 145 lb.-ft.)
- Continuously variable transmission
- Front-wheel drive
Optional:
- 2.4L four-cylinder (168 hp, 167 lb.-ft.)
- All-wheel drive
Fuel Economy
This Mitsubishi is both sporty and efficient. With the base engine and front-wheel drive, the Outlander Sport is at its thriftiest, earning 27 mpg combined (24 city/30 highway mpg). Add all-wheel drive and those figures drop slightly, to 26 mpg combined (23/29 mpg). The top-trim GT model, which comes standard with the bigger engine and all-wheel drive, is EPA-rated for 25 mpg combined (23/28 mpg).
Towing Capacity
The 2021 Outlander Sport is not recommended for towing. If your heavy toys need a lift to the beach, consider the bigger Outlander, a Mitsubishi crossover with a max tow rating of 3,500 pounds.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Trim Models
2.0 ES 2WD
The entry-level Outlander Sport provides an ample list of features at a very friendly starting price. Inside, thanks to its spacious seats and automatic climate control, you can check the comfort box. The standard infotainment system includes a 7-inch touch screen and a USB port. Standard safety features include high-tech driver aids, like lane-departure warning and forward collision mitigation.
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Automatic windshield wipers
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic climate control
- 60/40-split folding rear seats
- 7-inch infotainment touch screen
- Four-speaker audio system
- USB port
- Forward collision mitigation
- Lane departure warning
- Automatic high beams
2.0 LE 2WD
The next level up is the LE, an Outlander Sport that adds a few upscale touches. Comfort upgrades include heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The infotainment system also gets a few desirable upgrades, including a bigger 8-inch touch screen and complete smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- 8-inch touch-screen infotainment interface
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
- Additional USB port
- Satellite radio
2.0 ES AWC
The ES AWC adds all-wheel drive to the ES 2WD standard lineup. All-wheel drive is an excellent addition to any daily drive, supplying extra traction whenever needed, whether around tight corners or on slick winter roads.
2.0 LE AWC
This model includes all of the LE 2WD features and adds all-wheel drive.
2.0 SE 2WD
Upgrade to this Outlander Sport for a flashier exterior, with chrome trim and power-folding mirrors. This model also steps up the convenience game, adding blind-spot monitoring and keyless entry and ignition technology.
- Chrome exterior trim
- Power-folding mirrors
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Six-speaker audio system
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
2.0 SE AWC
This model adds all-wheel drive to the SE lineup.
2.4 GT AWC
The top-trim GT model comes standard with both the upgraded engine and all-wheel drive, delivering the sportiest performance of the bunch. It also adds roof rails, so you can bring your surfboards and kayaks wherever you please. Inside, faux leather upholstery adds a little style.
- 2.4L four-cylinder engine (168 hp, 167 lb.-ft.)
- All-wheel drive
- Roof rails
- Faux leather upholstery
2021 Outlander Sport Packages
All Weather Package
- Cargo tray
- All-weather floor mats
Chrome Value Package
- Side view mirror covers
- Chrome door handles
- Bright tailgate protector
- Bright lower door molding
Exterior Package
- Rear undercover
- Front undercover
LED Illumination Package
- Blue LED floor illumination
- Interior lights
Popular Value Package
- Front and rear mudflaps
- Cargo net
- Aluminum/leather shift knob
- Cargo mat
- Wheel locks
Protection Value Package
- Hood protector
- Cargo tray
- Scuff plates
- Rear bumper step protector
- All-weather floor mats
Welcome Package
- Carpeted floor mats and portfolio
Mitsubishi Warranty Coverage
Every Outlander Sport trim model comes standard with peace of mind. Indeed, the Mitsubishi warranty is one of the longest-lasting warranties in the business. Every trim model includes:
- 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty
- 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty
- 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion perforation limited warranty