New Mitsubishi RVR // RVR Helped Start the Small SUV Category

[@virgil3241]

My wife loves her 2017, got it used and it still had 4.5 years of factory bumper to bumper warranty. I know many people call this model down for some reason, but it does everything we need

[@scottbarcelona9379]

They are jealous lol

[@jeffmorse645]

I have a 2011 Lancer Sportback with the 2.4 and CVT. It has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Nothing but regular maintenance so far. Mitsubishi may not be the most polished or sophisticated offerings, but their worry free and well priced in my experience.

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

I really love your channel. My 3 year ford escape lease is up. It only has 35,000 kms on it and it just needed 3200 dollars of work done to it which I think is redicilous. So with the warranty almost up. I decided I don't want to buy out the lease. I was looking at the Kia Seltos. Took it for a drive and loved it. When I found out there was a recall on the engine I decided to not get it. I watched this video and went and took the GT RVR for a spin. Love it pick it up Tuesday. Thank you for your videos it helped me. I hope I made the right choice :)

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, congrats, I'm glad it worked out for you!

[@patrickv418]

The 4wd switch is excellent in that it goes from 2wd, to on demand ( which is almost all AWD vehicles) to 4wd lock. Kudos to them , well done. Not a Mits fan but they do some things well this being one of them.

[@PortalHoar]

That is a huge selling point to us.

[@deet4895]

Mitsubishi is like a DJ, keep remixing existing material.

[@davidjym]

I really like the true compact size of this RVR while providing decent interior space. Hopefully Mitsubishi won't make it any wider in the next generation.

[@hollowgonzalo4329]

Mitsubishi is actually still pretty big here in Canada. I see more of them on the road than I do Nissans or Kias for instance. They're probably even more common than Volkswagens (at least here in my city). Idk if it's because Canadians are just poorer than Americans are or what but still I feel that they get a bad wrap unfairly when Korean cars for instance are often more praised while being much less reliable in general.

[@GOwBorgs]

Still driving a 2011 RVR SE AWC…I did make use of the power train warranty at year 9.5, needed a new engine.

[@djcoronel]

It's a shame that Mitsubishi doesn't sell more models in the United States because for those who are looking for an inexpensive means of transportation, Mitsubishi seems to provide good products with a solid warranty to back them up.

[@markc5677]

It is a shame. I bet they would do much better if they advertise more and open up more dealerships. There are so few that people don't want to drive far to service them. Everyone keeps hearing the rumors of them leaving the United States.

[@djcoronel]

@@markc5677, Agreed. Oddly enough, my city's (Temecula, CA) southern neighbor (Murrieta, CA), just opened a Mitsubishi dealership late last year or early this year and I think it's doing okay? It was sort of bizarre to see because in the United States we view the marque as a dying one, despite providing for very strong competition to other manufacturers all over the remainder of the world. But yes, to your points, they need a stronger dealer network and better, broader advertising within the United States if the company wishes to survive.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@djcoronel Not only that. They are being left behind with all the new technologyand innovation coming out. Renault has no money right now to invest in new design and it clearly shows. How many times can you refresh? . Phev outlander and the Eclipse cross are the only vehicles new that they released since the gallant.The Lancer now defunct look older then the Flintstones. It's too bad really. Good company and their products were found in other vehicles at one time.

[@jfazzuoli3813]

How long can they keep this platform going! Yet another refresh! I hope the upcoming Outlander will share its platform with a next gen RVR.

[@moeanthony9308]

Lol Renault had no money along with Nissan. Mitsu can't invest in new platforms or design. The dealer network is also not so good. Toyota and Honda saturate them in my area. But for what it's worth, I agree with Zack. It's a pretty good vehicle.

[@T16-s5o]

@@moeanthony9308 the Mitsubishi Outlander will ride on a all new modular architecture so please quit acting like you are knowledgeable because in actuality, you're ignorant.

[@raymundsalta77]

I have mitsubishi montero sport 2.4 did turbo.. Its very reliable.

[@susansullivan9255]

Bought my second asx three weeks ago . 2020 model asx exceed . Brilliant car 🚗

[@timwinkel72]

I really love my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE. I thought I wouldn't like the cvt transmission, but its really not that bad.

[@grantboucher2696]

I have 2011 rvr gt reliable drives well no problems.

[@pathfinderjan]

Thanks mate! Practical advice here for the ASX! Is this the same with the ASX right?

[@rogerbarrero]

It is, and here in the US calls Outlander Sport.

[@waynebateman1664]

Yes the ASX is the same as the ASX !

[@palebeachbum]

I wish Mitsubishi would offer the 2.4L standard. The 2.0L just isn't enough engine in a vehicle that weights over 3,000 lbs, which also explains why the 2.0L isn't really any more efficient than the 2.4L. It's struggles more.

[@cocochanel6495]

Just to confirm. Mitsu came from near death up 11% so that is Good. Any car company that has wasted there "Good will" like Mitsubishi has deserves what they get. Having said that I think that Renault - Nissan may have provided considerable grease to keep this ship moving. That would have been with "conditions" such as provide customers with products they want. And we wont provide unconditional funding unless you perform. I don't think this has always been the case at Mitsubishi. Hope they do better … For the record I have owned a 2013 Lancer Ralliart. Was a car that was good that could have been great. Mitsu is going to need to be great going forward.

[@moeanthony9308]

Have you read the news lately on Nissan /Renault? It's enough to rethink your statement. Not looking too pretty for any of them. Mitsu being in vulnerable spot ala Suzuki, Fiat

[@sansss2027]

They just share parts for markets outside of the North American Market not full ownership

[@moeanthony9308]

@@sansss2027 yea but they still can't self sustain without Renault.

[@sansss2027]

@@moeanthony9308 I believe they could without Renault. They are also pushing for Nissan to make the most electric vehicles by 2020. I'm sure lots of changes are coming for both companies

[@moeanthony9308]

@@sansss2027 Better be changes for the good. How can they compete now with hardly any dealer network? Sales are deplorable as it is. Maybe their one only car Mirage will save them who knows.

[@flakeu]

Since Mitsubishi has now enter the Renault/Nissan alliance.. I'm afraid of what will happen to their reliability

[@liddlebopeep]

Why? Their reliability was never great to begin with.....

[@alertworld]

​@@liddlebopeep I can't talk for others but from my own experience and the one I heard around .. they were not that bad.

[@ydmf2]

No more Lancer, but they still have the Mirage...😬

[@Slazmoservicing4209]

It's not the actual "Mirage", it's a watered-down POS...

[@waynebateman1664]

They are kind of cool, I would get the 2.4 litre.

[@supersteve8305]

I keep my vehicles so long I don’t care about resale value. I still drive a 2003 Chevrolet Z71 1500 I bought new.

[@RagaUnplugged]

We are a small family of three and we have been offered 0% interest on demo model fully loaded highest trim of Mitsubishi RVR 2021, clocked 3000kms, we stay in eastern most canada with stormy winter conditions. Should we go for this model or go for RAV4? People in the USA have been suggesting me to dump the deal as mitsubishi apparently lacks in after sales support. I really need a strong advice here. Personally it checks all the boxes for me deal wise, comfort wise and ride quality wise. Should i go for Toyota or Mitsubishi. I have been through all kinds of test rides civic, hrv, mazda cx5 , RAV4, mazda 3 but i fell in love with this model even before i was offered any deal. We thought we were just taking another test drive and the first thing i said to my husband after riding RVR2021 was that this is the only car that felt like home. Please help me with the most practical advice here, would mean a lot!!

[@NebJah]

What did you end up getting? I just got the same deal on a 2021 rvr and also really fell in love when I tried it. Still hesitating as I am with everything though I guess lol

[@RagaUnplugged]

@@NebJah I’m so glad you asked me, we went for RVR. It feels home, that’s all I can say

[@RagaUnplugged]

@@NebJah Do comment back once you make up your mind. What are your options though? Which other cars is RVR competing with?😀

[@stephanburgess654]

The Lancer has stopped but the Mirage still lives on in many countries as the small car.

[@raymundsalta77]

The large engine also the high consumption of fuel im right or wrong im just asking

[@craigslistseller9354]

Great review! The trim & handsome Outlander Sport here in the US ranked highest in its' segment for reliability by Consumer Reports for several years since its' debut: It beat the RAV4 & CR-V! Not only that, but it achieved the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating, again beating the RAV4 (which failed miserably in driver-side small overlap offset [2013], and later, passenger-side small overlap offset [2014] crash tests) and CR-V. The Outlander Sport's smooth and relatively refined CVT is better than others' too. They did a great job from the get-go with the Outlander Sport/RVR. Mistubishi is truly the underdog brand. They are much better than most people perceive!! Go Mitsubishi!!!

[@SandmanV3]

You sound like a rep or a salesman for Mitsubishi. Absolutely pathethic.

[@craigslistseller9354]

@@SandmanV3 Nope. Not a rep. Just an average informed buyer who does his research, rather than listen to TV ads and base purchasing decisions on fake blog comments. I also have had great personal experiences with my Mitsubishis. My apologies for triggering you if you were offended by information and someone else's personal enthusiasm for a product you probably don't care to know about. My apologies also, if by chance, you own a RAV4. I'm sure I sound similar to your Toyota RAV4 salesperson, but I don't have skin in the game. Toyota snowflake are you? If not, you sure sound like one. Troll elsewhere, my friend.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@craigslistseller9354 Bahahaha. I have admit though you do sound like George Foreman selling a grill. Umm. Ok.. So.. Iam not knocking Mitsu but you won't convince me the consumer to drive many many km's to find a dealer to either buy or maintain at dealer. Point 2. Why am I paying extra to get standard safety features when yea I could get from Toyota or Honda? Its funny how you pick on the most reliable SUV with sales that would crush rvr. You have alot of Rav 4 buyers to convince not to buy. In fact the current Rav 4 hybrid is the fastest selling SUV out there. Check who the kings have been instead quoting older model Ravs with crash test results, clearly there is a reason why they outsell Mitsu. Your rebuttle to the other guy is clearly hate for Toyota , because you know who builds reliability. No one mentioned Toyota until you did. You fail to mention that Toyota safety Sense were in Ravs for crash avoidance long before Mitsu, not really sure what you are talking about.

[@craigslistseller9354]

@@moeanthony9308 My apologies to you as well for triggering the hate. You sound like so many other easily-provoked snowflake-types who peruse these forums looking for such opportunities. 😣 Gold star for you! 🌟 Is that enough positive affirmation for you today? You may go on with your life now feeling better about yourself and your little world. 👍👼

[@moeanthony9308]

@@craigslistseller9354 Lol. Ok Einstein, thats far from my intention but I agree to disagree. 👇 Next

[@bensonjacob8033]

I had issues with my 2006 mitsushi eclipse - within warranty the dealer told me engine was gone, said warranty will likely cover then I found out Mitsubishi won't cover me! - I gave 6 k for used engine from Mitsubishi-they were in Vaughan /closed down and now a Hyundai dealer - never again!

[@1mustangsally]

I was looking at this car but a fixed sunroof? What's that about? That's going to be hot as h*ll in summer, isn't it?

[@GeorgeSoroceanu]

RVR is the equivalent of the European ASX, right? I have mostly enjoyed Motormouth's reviews but, lately, they seem to have begun lacking criticism and started being more sort of advertorials. "There are silly comments" about the Mitsubishi brand and resale value? Well, perhaps they are "silly" in relation to their performance in the Canadian market, although I doubt Mitsubishi is such a success even there. In Europe, where I am located, Mitsubishi is just another underdog, especially due to their poor dealer network quality and a lack of marketing, especially towards young buyers. I would even put Mitsubishi, in terms of current brand awareness, in the same league as Ssang Yong, Subaru and Suzuki (and, by the way, the new RVR / ASX looks almost like an European Suzuki Vitara clone). Mitsubishi sells those 2.0 and 2.4 liter N/A engines, which are way underpowered for current standards and Motormouth calls this "great value"? Do those guys at Mitsubishi know this is almost 2020, not 2002? Long gone are the days when people were dreaming at Lancer Evo's and Pajero/Montero/Shogun was one of the few rulers of the offroad. Their cars may be of decent quality but, their design and marketing approach seem average. That's why "newcomers" such as Hyundai and Kia managed to get such a significant market share, in the last decade - they opened their eyes and kept pace with the trends. And I doubt their quality is better or worse than Mitsubishi's. It's just a pity brands with such heritage like Mitsubishi, Subaru etc. have lost so much due to conservative strategies.

[@f181234]

George Soroceanu I’m sad to say that Europe is a dying car market look at the sales over the last 10 years and many countries have already strict emissions look at Norway and Sweden

[@GeorgeSoroceanu]

@@f181234 Well, I am afraid it's a dying market but only as we are used to know it. All these continuously appearing regulations are actually forcing Europeans to buy new generation cars, as you have no other choice, anymore. It is more and more of a financial burden to own an older car (or a new non-compliant one) due to heavy taxation in relation to its emission levels or/and displacement. That's why, for example, here that 2.4 Mitsubishi engine is a real red flag, especially being so underpowered. Just think that you get ~ 170hp out of that 2.4-liter, with associated emissions and displacement-related ownership tax, while an 1.5 turbo Honda Civic gives you 180hp, for example. It was a big surprise for me when, in the last decade, I have seen the North American market downsizing to car models such as Fiesta, Cruze, Spark, Yaris, 500 and so on. I never thought such car segments will ever exist there and, still, here they are. North America introducing such small cars and compact SUV's, while Europe is also embracing large SUV's and raised the bar for what a standard trim vehicle should offer, becoming more demanding (similar to N.A.) I think, step by step, these two giant markets, standing on each side of the Atlantic, will become very similar in the next decade. Oh, and I forgot to mention, in relation to your reply: what's happening in Norway and Sweden is a bit far from the rest of Europe. Fortunately for them, these countries have both the resources, infrastructure and also customer mindset to apply those models or minimizing car ownership. Actually, these countries were never, in my opinion, a car market reference, because they didn't need to. When you have low population density, an excellent public transportation system but, also, heavy taxation for car ownership (think Denmark), of course you can "disrupt" the traditional car market.

[@moeanthony9308]

All good thoughts. I might add. That Mitsu is mostly controlled now by Renault. If you do some research on Reanaut and Nissan they have been faced with corruption and losing money. Unfortunately Mitsu has been neglected in terms of new design and innovation of late. Second point is, since when is a 2.0 and 2.4 L underpowered? The idea is to save fuel cost not being Mario Andretti. It's a cuv not a Ferrari. All the cuv s in this segment generally have the same engine size or less. It's quite adequate. Just sayin.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@f181234 but is it a dying hybrid or electric car market?

[@yurieu5872]

@@f181234 Yeah but they accept diesel vehicles, thats a huge hypocrisy.

[@dre857]

They should bring the montero over.

[@AndraFebrian]

Montero or Montero Sport? Two different cars

[@stephanburgess654]

dre857 the big Montero, Pajero in most countries has been discontinued in many countries now. There is however the Montero Sport. Pajero Sport in most countries.

[@deet4895]

The Pajero is dead.

[@SHAHMRUGESH]

like and nice video, good car

[@markc5677]

I'm Confused. You recommend 2.4 engine option but you don't recommend paying over $30,000 price tag but that the GT model is the only one to get the bigger engine so which one model do you recommend?

[@canadiancarguy6879]

Is this a review or commercial?

[@yurieu5872]

Give him a break for testing this pitiful work of a car.

[@PrPaPeCECE20]

Mutsu Cross ?

[@Jacobk66]

Maybe they are OK in Canada but there franchisees in the US are disappearing rapidly.

[@moeanthony9308]

Can't find any in rural communities unless you like driving forever to buy or service.

[@palebeachbum]

@@moeanthony9308 Most rural communities don't have Japanese brands, period. You have to drive to at least a moderate size town to even find Honda and Toyota. Pretty much all you'll see is domestic dealerships in small town USA. GM, Ford, Chrysler. The closer you get to urban areas, the more brands you see.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@palebeachbum You would surprised now a days. In any case a heck of alot more than mitsu.

[@toninocars]

This car with 2.0 T petrol manual with same awd as evo and I am in

[@TalismanPHX]

I believe that the CVT that Muttsubishi uses is sourced from its partner NISSAN. Which means its the horrendously unreliable JATCO built and designed CVT. Lease if you must, do not purchase. ☠☠☠

[@Michael-uo4jj]

Honestly not as bad as they were Mitsubishi recommended service the transmission every 50k km and if done it can last but if not they will die prematurely because it's a steel belt not as strong as spiral gears (automatic transmission) V6 outlanders

[@aayonce4]

Sunroof should be À la cart

[@Peppermint1]

Not a reliable car in the long term. Owners are very biased because they are happy to have a cheap 4WD, but this car needs a lots of parts replaced even from lower miles. Mitsubishi doesn't use quality components. As for the practicability, it's an ok vehicle, very spacious inside for its size - good driving position, plenty of head clearance, high sitting position. Easy to operate climate controls. GPS is not available. Difficult to entry/exit the car because of the huge sills. The 2.4 engine is enough in 2WD mode, but lacks pep once the 4WD mode is engaged. 4WD can be locked. Stiff, jittery and bumpy suspension on poor surfaces. The Canadian RVR is the same as the ASX in Europe and some Asian countries and same as the Outlander Sport in the US and South America (not to be confused with the bigger Outlander model). Poor resale value. Overall Mitsubishi doesn't really sell a lot of cars globally. There has been unconfirmed information that they will stop selling cars in the future.

[@scottbarcelona9379]

Great car don't buy Subaru!

[@montrealthis]

That leather looks cheap. The rest looks great.

[@edreyez484]

Why RVR? ASX is more better name..

[@James-il3tq]

25mpg for a subcompact is not great fuel economy. 30+ mpg for a subcompact SUV is good fuel economy. I'd still stick with Rav4 hybrid @ 40mpg. And it's larger more useable interior.

[@christiantaylor9873]

A new plug in hybrid is coming for 2023 Model year

[@uzmaarshada5753]

Hello, I am writing this review because I am very disappointed in my experience with Mitsubishi, I recently bought a Mitsubishi RVR and had no problems whatsoever for around 2 months. However I noticed a small crack on the sun roof of the car, I went to Mitsubishi to see if I could get it fixed but they said I would have to pay even tho I got full warranty on all parts bumper to bumper !! Do not recommend this brand.know only one auto shop in Toronto to replace my panoramic sunroof but the risk involved windshield will be broken I bought in January 01 2024 it’s happened in March I asked my dealer manager why Mitsubishi making that kind of sunroof glass it’s broken easily by small rock on the road they have no answer what kind of warranty of brand new car!!😞

[@Bryan-kt9ew]

I wouldn’t say value so much as compromise. When buying the RVR you compromise performance, efficiency, and safety in exchange for a longer warranty

[@moeanthony9308]

True. If you can find a dealer for warranty.

[@Bryan-kt9ew]

Moe Anthony that’s the good thing. Warranties aren’t required to be used at dealerships so you can go to any garage you want

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Bryan-kt9ew Haha. Ok. You try bringing your mitsu to a Lexus dealership for them to fix under warranty.??? Let us know how u make out.

[@Bryan-kt9ew]

Moe Anthony where the hell did you get the idea I own a crap machine. It’s literally common knowledge you can go to a local garage for service. Why the hell would you go to a Lexus dealership anyway? There’s better ways to throw away money

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Bryan-kt9ew You missed my point. Try taking any car to another manufacture for warranty. Try it let us know How the heck can you get a software update for example at another manufacturer? Come on man. Enough

[@teresag539]

Bought my first Mitsubishi. 2022 RVR…. I’ve owned it 9 weeks… Have had my Catalytic Converter Stolen TWICE in 2 weeks.. Unless Mitsubishi steps up and addresses this issue.. Or you live in the middle of nowhere and you never go to the city, I would not recommend an RVR

[@Motormouth...]

Having your exhaust stollen has nothing to do with the car brand, time to think about where you live...

[@MAFB94-01]

Any gasoline car from the modern era has the risk of people thieving the catalytic converters. Blaming Mitsubishi for a-holes where you live is like blaming the wind for people’s farts. I suggest relocating to less of a crap-hole community/neighborhood.

[@Peppermint1]

@@Motormouth... Car makers are now 'hiding' it up inside the engine bay to make it much less accessible to be cut

[@ludovicoc7046]

RVR? Should be called the Mitsubishi MEH.

[@yurieu5872]

If you live in Canada why on earth would you buy an internationally bashed Mistubishi vehicle.

[@Michael-uo4jj]

Because AWD is pretty much standard in snow it's the best thing you could want. they're Hardy and reliable I've seen an old endeavor run perfectly fine on 1 spark plug and coil pack most of the time Mitsubishi isn't listed on most reliable vehicles not because they're not reliable but insufficient data Just stay away from the mirages..

[@OPMDK]

Buy a Kia Soul

[@FT099]

Mitsubishi is a joke. They claim their AWD system is the worlds most advanced. Have they heard of Audi or Subaru?

[@bigpapa8152]

Subaru, the cars famous for blowing head gaskets? Yeah, I've heard of them.

[@kevinW826]

The Mazda CX-5 or the RAV4 are the better options. No CVT, lacklustre 2.4 4 banger. Crap build quality, horrible resale value. My mother’s 2013 RVR is worthless as it only has 160,000 kms. Their paint quality is a joke too. Zine based paint, meaning the roof and tailgate will be the first to start peeling and Mitsubishi calls it normal wear and tear. The good will be next it’s bubbling paint. All this happens in the first 3 years. You will have to pay out of pocket to repair it as Mitsubishi will not cover anything. Do not buy!!!

[@moeanthony9308]

Like Nissan and Mazda. Mitsubishi is horrible for rust. Take a look at white and black lancers.

[@kevinW826]

Moe Anthony not Mazda anymore. That was fords crappy influence. I have a friend, he has a gen 1 Mazda3. He babies it, takes care of it, and it has no rust on it. Another family friend has a 1999 protege, and it has barely any rust on it and it still runs tight as a drum.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@kevinW826 Not anymore? . Come on the majority more so in Snow belt salt areas are rotted. Trust me on that. Many many issues. You could never convince because some one babies their car. It's not just the body. Look underneath. Iam not saying all but caveat emptor all day.

[@kevinW826]

Moe Anthony I live north of the boarder. So I know rusting cars. Mitsubishi and Dodge have the worst rust on a 3 year old vehicle. A guy I work with had a 2009 Nissan Altima and he had 300,000 kms when he traded it in and no rust on his. Mazda and Toyota I would take before anyone else because they are better than most. My 2015 Mazda3 has no rust bubbling on it, neither does my girlfriends CX5.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@kevinW826 I live north of the border. You are talking about one car here regarding Altima. Take a look at the xterra sometime. The Altima you refer to may have been rustproofed. But on average nissan is horrible.Thin paint. Regarding your mazdas, yes they did improve, however look at their sales and I can tell you they are perceived to alot of consumers what happened in the past with rust. You are referring to isolated case by case but look it up or drive around and you will see for your self.

[@JogBird]

The front is waay over designed and busy, like it was designed by a 10 yr old

[@moeanthony9308]

?

[@Michael-uo4jj]

Yeah I agree way over designed I like the previous face

[@liddlebopeep]

Yeah, because the Toyota/ Lexus fish face grill is so clean and elegant right?

[@edreyez484]

Poor Mitsu design! Over design front and ugly butt styling! Mitsu should fire their designer..

[@molaroismorais1758]

Mitsubishi has never changed !! Very ugly interior design always.. the middle console of Mitsubishi is always useless....no storage space, shift nob in an awkward position... This car is completely useless...... Hyundai and kiah understands the market... Mitsujunkbitshi !!!!