And they are right; the little crossover sports an aggressive front fascia and a protruding snout, but droopy hindquarters with virtually no overhang. It’s as if Mitsubishi took an Outlander and chopped off its rear end. Some like it, some don’t.
A new base model is now available, the RVR ES 2WD which starts at $19,998 before tax, freight and delivery. It includes a 5-speed manual, A/C, cruise control, heated front seats and keyless entry. The mid-grade SE adds alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, fog lamps and interior trim upgrades, while our GT 4WD tester costs $28,498.
So if the RVR is so good, why didn’t it get an AJAC award, or an Auto123.com award? Well, there are so many compact SUVs and crossovers out there that collectively choosing the best one is difficult. In addition, some of the RVR’s rivals are just damn hard to beat; the Kia Sportage, for one, which is more spacious, boasts killer looks and—yes, I’m getting to it—more power. Not that you need the latter, I must mention.
The RVR does a good job at handling family-carrying duties. It’s not too hard on gas, it’s extremely capable in the snow and offers a fair amount of features for the money. You might wish for more power but you don’t always need it, especially if your kids are on board. If you like the RVR’s looks and size, it’s definitely worth a closer look. To hell with journalists’ complaints about it being underpowered.
A new base model is now available, the RVR ES 2WD which starts at $19,998 before tax, freight and delivery. It includes a 5-speed manual, A/C, cruise control, heated front seats and keyless entry. The mid-grade SE adds alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, fog lamps and interior trim upgrades, while our GT 4WD tester costs $28,498.
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| The RVR has one of the smallest cargo holds among compact SUVs and crossovers. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
So if the RVR is so good, why didn’t it get an AJAC award, or an Auto123.com award? Well, there are so many compact SUVs and crossovers out there that collectively choosing the best one is difficult. In addition, some of the RVR’s rivals are just damn hard to beat; the Kia Sportage, for one, which is more spacious, boasts killer looks and—yes, I’m getting to it—more power. Not that you need the latter, I must mention.
The RVR does a good job at handling family-carrying duties. It’s not too hard on gas, it’s extremely capable in the snow and offers a fair amount of features for the money. You might wish for more power but you don’t always need it, especially if your kids are on board. If you like the RVR’s looks and size, it’s definitely worth a closer look. To hell with journalists’ complaints about it being underpowered.
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