Safety
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earned top scores of Good in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front- and side-impact crash tests. It hasn't been tested for rear impact or roof strength at this time, so it's not yet eligible for Top Safety Pick status.
Neither the 2011 or 2012 model has been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at this time.
You can find a list of standard safety features here.
See also:
Cabin Quantity
The front seats afford ample legroom and headroom, with more prominent side
bolsters than you'd expect in a small crossover. They won't pinch you in, but
they offer decent lateral support should y ...
Inside rear hatch release
The inside rear hatch release is designed to provide a way to open the rear hatch
in the case of a discharged battery.
The rear hatch release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the rear hatch.
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Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety.
We recommend you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals according to
the service booklet.
Caution
► Avoid driving habits ...