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With the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport making its U.S. debut at New York, Mitsubishi has a crossover it can offer starting at less than $20,000. At a length of 169.1 inches, the Outlander Sport is more of a Lancer-alternative than a true compact crossover along the lines of class leaders like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape.inline_mediumwraptextright32813706/features/news/1003_2011_mitsubishi_outlander_sport2011-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-side.JPG.jpgTrue

I know this sounds like the petulant whine of a performance junkie, but why do Mitsubishi's high-performance Lancers (Ralliart/Evo) get supremely advanced, powerful four-cylinders while the Outlander is stuck with this asthmatic 3.0-liter V-6? Step on the gas, and you hear it furiously pumping air, but don't get a commensurate push in the back.inline_mediumwraptextright28512487/reviews/editors_notebook/1003_2010_mitsubishi_outlander_3_0_gt_s_awd1003_04_z+2010_mitsubishi_outlander_3_0_gT_s-AWD+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Mid-February in northern New Hampshire is idyllic winter wonderland that is a perfect destination for winter sports of all kinds. Mitsubishi chose this location to host a snow- and ice-driving event to showcase the all-wheel-drive systems on its Lancer Evolution MR, the Outlander GT, and the Lancer Sportback Ralliart. The venue? The Team O'Neil Rally School, a 500-plus-acre facility that specializes in teaching car control techniques, ranging from simple accident avoidance to intense rally-style driving. Located in the foothills of the White Mountains, the heavily wooded, ruggedly picturesque grounds are as beautiful as they are treacherous. Fortunately for Mitsubishi and the small group of journalists assembled, the three Team O'Neil instructors charged with guiding us through the day's activities are both capable and patient. There are three different activities scheduled: an icy slalom; a hilly, snow-covered off-road course; and a short rally stage.inline_mediumwraptextright32692395/features/news/1003_mitsubishis_awd_2010_snowball_run1003_01_z+mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_mR+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Just over a year ago, Subaru was a niche automaker known for quirky vehicles that often lacked direct competitors. Led by the Forester for 2009 and then with the Legacy sedan and Outback wagon for 2010, Subaru's product offerings have recently fallen in line with mainstream markets. Sales are still small in comparison to Honda, Toyota, and Nissan, but the company's products have proven to have serious appeal. While the auto industry hemorrhaged sales in 2009, Subaru's volume and market share increased.inline_mediumwraptextright28401619/reviews/driven/1003_japanese_crossover_suv_comparison1003_01_z+2010_subaru_outback_mitsubishi_outlander_suzuki_grand_vitara+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue