2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The best-selling vehicle in the Mitsubishi lineup is poised to stay on top with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Just bring your sense of adventure – the Outlander Sport will take care of everything else.

Distinctive Exterior

The Outlander Sport was originally introduced to customers as a more economical version of its big brother, the Outlander. The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport entered the automotive realm with a distinctive angular look, which held its own against similar compact SUVs. This tradition will continue, and the 2016 Outlander Sport is expected to bring a more refreshed look to its exterior without draining your wallet. New rails along the roof in either black or silver color will add function alongside design. You will also notice a modification in the front bumper and side panels, giving the 2016 Outlander Sport more curves than previous versions.

Sophisticated Interior

A leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shifting knob brings a touch of luxury to the redesigned interior. Heated seats and a spacious cabin add to the comfort of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The redesigned sound system will provide a musical ambiance to any journey and a strong navigation system to guide your way. The sophisticated changes in materials and technology will provide drivers and passengers alike with a redefined user experience.

Safety Features

Advanced safety features are abundant in the 2015 Outlander Sport and expected in the 2016 model. Safety and dependability will continue its theme throughout all of the features of the 2016 Outlander Sport, including the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) Body Construction, Active Stability Control (ASC) and an available rear view camera for a wide-angle view. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will allow you to drive with peace of mind knowing you and your family are protected.

Coming Soon

Great gas mileage, an affordable price, and a host of other features sets the stage for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to be a success. At Mark Mitsubishi Phoenix, we anxiously await the arrival of this sophisticated crossover. Feel free to contact us if you want to be notified and first in line to test drive the new 2016 Outlander Sport.

Fall Driving Safety Tips

As weather and road conditions change with the season, following fall driving safety tips will help keep you safe as you enjoy the cool crisp air and the beautiful colors of the autumn leaves.

The Dangers of Leaves on the Roads
When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, making the driving conditions similar to driving on ice. If the temperature drops below freezing, the wet leaves will freeze and turn into dangerous icy leaves on the roadway. Besides reducing the car's traction, causing skidding and the possibility of losing control of the vehicle, leaves often cover the painted road markings, making it difficult to know the locations of the lanes.

• Slow down if you are driving on a road covered with leaves, especially when driving around turns.
• Allow yourself plenty of room to stop in an emergency. Keep a greater distance between you and the car in front of you.
• Leaves make it difficult to see potholes and bumps in the road.
• A pile of leaves raked to the side of the road is an inviting place to a child. Children enjoy jumping into the leaf piles or burrowing down into them and hiding. Never drive through a leaf pile. Use caution going around turns and where children are playing.
• Keep your windshield leaf free to avoid wet leaves getting stuck under the windshield wiper blades.
• In order to avoid the possibility of a fire hazard from the exhaust system or catalytic converter, never park your vehicle over a pile of leaves .

Changing Weather Conditions
In many areas, autumn is a damp, wet season. There are many rainy or foggy days and nights. As the temperatures drop, frost often coats the ground at night.

• When driving in fog, set your headlight to low beam. This setting aims the beam of light down toward the roadway.
• In the fall as temperatures drop, frost often forms on the roadway, causing hazardous driving conditions. Drive slowly and break gently at overpasses and bridges as these areas frost over more quickly than other roadway surfaces.
• Be aware of areas where black ice forms on the roadway.

Adjust for Fewer Hours of Daylight
In the fall there are fewer hours of daylight. In the earlier darkness it is common to see children outside playing or riding their bicycles. People are walking their dogs, jogging or taking late afternoon or evening walks. In the fading light of dusk it is more difficult to see the children and pedestrians.

• Watch out for children at their bus stops in the morning and as they return home in the afternoon.
• Halloween is a fun fall holiday. Take special care where children are out trick or treating. They may be wearing masks or costumes that limit their visibility.
• Always drive defensively.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Keep your headlights cleaned and in proper working order, making sure they are aligned.
• Replace your windshield wiper blades if they show any signs of wear.
• Keep an emergency car safety kit in your vehicle.

Additional Fall Safety Driving Tips

• Always keep a pair of sunglasses in your vehicle. Fall sunrises and sunsets can be very brilliant. The bright sun often creates a large amount of glare, making it difficult to see other vehicles, the roadway or the road's shoulder. Wearing sunglasses during these times reduces the danger.
• If you live in an area where there are deer, they are more apt to run into the roadway especially at dawn and dusk since the fall is an active breeding time. If you see a deer cross the roadway, proceed very slowly as they often travel in groups.

Naturally safe driving practices are essential all through the year. However, being aware of the unique autumn driving hazards and following the fall driving safety tips here will make you a safer driver.

Source: safety.lovetoknow.com