FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 THE VANCOUVER COURIER
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dashboard MitsubishiRVRhasbigvalueinatinypackage DAVID CHAO
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he compact SUV market segment has grown considerably over the years. Just about every manufacturer has one in their line-up and each offers a viable model or two to be considered for purchase. This hotly contested segment has grown not only in terms of availability, but the physical size of those products has also grown. In 2010, Mitsubishi responded to this trend by releasing the RVR, a smaller version of their popular Outlander CUV. Since that time, the RVR has become a sales leader for Mitsubishi. For 2013, they decided to give the RVR a facelift inside and out and update its driving characteristics. While Mitsubishi doesn’t possess a large market share here in North America, they do have some loyal customers and they hope these mild changes will add new fans to their base.
DESIGN The biggest gains for the 2013 RVR are generally cosmetic in nature. The redesigned grille opening, new front fascia and bum-
per reinforce the model’s athletic appearance. The black outline around the fog lamps is carried along the side by the door sills and balanced by the rear lower fascia. The updated tail lamps feature smoother lines and compliment the overall design. All-in-all, the RVR is a sharp looking vehicle. Rounding out the visual changes for the 2013 model are some new interior accents. There is a splash of chrome on the door panels but the highlight change is the new pushbutton switch for the all-wheel-control system on models with four-wheel-drive. The base model RVR ES comes frontwheel drive and with a five-speed manual standard. Four-wheel-drive is available on SE models and is standard on GT variants. All 4WD vehicles come standard with a recalibrated continuously variable transmission.
PERFORMANCE With the RVR, Mitsubishi has concentrated their efforts on fuel economy and low emissions. The engine in all models is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder which produces 148-hp. The resulting 6.1L/100km of highway driving makes the RVR one of the
most fuel-efficient crossovers in Canada. The shift-on-the-fly AWC system is simplified and acceleration is smoother thanks to the updated CVT. The transmission is even more engaging in GT trim and adds steering column
mounted paddle shifters. To further aid fuel efficiency, Mitsubishi includes an ECO mode shift indicator. A revised rear suspension setup improves handling and ride comfort. See page 43 for more
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