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" Mitsubishi&amp;#039;s full-size Outlander has a new baby sibling, and its name is Outlander Sport. Measuring over a foot shorter than its stablemate and incorporating its same basic structure, the Outlander Sport boasts an impressive estimated highway fuel-economy figure of 31 mpg, thanks to a series of forward-thinking engineering choices. First in its fuel savings arsenal is a curb weight of 3042 pounds (in entry-level trim)\u2014that&amp;#039;s less than the Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue, and Mazda CX7. Mass was shed by incorporating thinner high-strength steel in key parts, recycled plastic front fenders and revised interior materials. The Outlander Sport also uses a so-called smart alternator that adjusts its voltage output to cause the least amount of drag on the engine. Low-rolling-resistance tires, electric power steering and a low drag coefficient of 0.33 aid the fuel-saving effort. Outlander Sport is powered by an aluminum 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that produces 143 hp and 143 lb-ft of torque. The base ES model can be equipped with either a five-speed manual transmission or a CVT, which simulates six &amp;quot;gears&amp;quot; via steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Two trim levels are available: SE and ES. The base SE model includes hill-start assist, ABS, cruise control, a voice-recognition Bluetooth 2.0 system for hands-free calling and audio playback and iPod/USB connectivity. The SE adds a standard CVT optional all-wheel drive, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a keyless passive-entry system and rain-sensing windows, among other features. Available options on the SE model include a navigation system and a 710 watt, nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system, as well as a variety of trim packages offering everything from interior piano black finishes to tailgate spoilers , diffusers and scuff plates. The Outlander Sport will hit showrooms this fall, and is the first of three mpg-conscious Mitsubishi offerings which will be available in North America over the next three years. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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