Jamie Page Deaton: Now let's talk about how the Mitsubishi Outlander drives. While reviewers say that it has one of the sportiest drives in the class when you get the GT model like we have here, there are some complaints about the base model.

Now the base engine on the Outlander is a 2.

4 liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a 168 horsepower. A lot of reviewers complain that that engine is sluggish and they prefer the optional 3 liter V-6 that makes 230 horsepower.

When it comes to fuel economy the Outlander isn't a standout. According to the EPA it gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. Now that you know about the Outlander's available engines let's take it for a drive and see how it does.

The Outlander is based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan, which is a real sporty small car. So it's no surprise that many reviewers say that the Outlander is one of the sportier driving compact SUVs. However, if you want to get the best driving experience reviewers recommend that you go for the GT Trim. The problem with that is the GT Trim starts at around $30,000, which is very expensive for the class.

So the bottom-line on the Mitsubishi Outlander's performances, it's got one of the sportier rides in the class if you opt for the GT model. If you don't want to pay the price premium for the GT model though you can find a sporty ride in the competition like the Volkswagen Tiguan.

If you want to learn more about the Mitsubishi Outlander check out our other videos on its seating, interior features, how it handles cargo, and the other SUVs you will want to consider.