The all-new 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport compact crossover will soon hit the market in America setting new standards in terms of functionality, economy and indeed pricing.

This sporty crossover starts from just $18,495 but offers a fresh blend of stylish design, premium features versatility. It’s also rated at 31-mpg which is astonishing for a car of this type.

This sub-$18,500 introductory price is quite astonishing considering the long list of standard features and amenities included on the base ES model of Mitsubishi’s sharp new five passenger crossover utility vehicle (CUV): A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tilt and telescopic steering, electric power steering (EPS), 7-airbags safety system, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, heated outside mirrors, hill start assist, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and Mitsubishi’s FUSE Hands-free Link System™ with USB port for making hands-free phone calls or accessing music on your iPod® with simple voice-commands are but a few of the many standard amenities included on the Outlander Sport at no additional cost to the consumer.

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