Hi all,
I noticed that my Outlander Sport, at low speeds, is constantly decelerating the vehicle. It is noticeable enough to the point that it feels like I am wasting a bit of mileage. Anyone else notice this? If I move the shifter to Neutral, the problem goes away and I can coast until the car, like any other car, would naturally stop. However, if I accelerate and leave the shifter in D, the car will engine brake such that, it will stop much sooner. This goes for all conditions, uphill/downhill/flat etc. It's super frustrating and it's a new vehicle! I am bringing it to the dealer but I'd thought I'd check against your guys' experiences.

 

yep I have the same problem with my Outlander sport 2,4l . Looking at mpg readout , it doesn't seem to effect the mileage . My wife thinks I am crayzee ,but I have been coasting to stops with no trans drag.

 

If you are talking about the engine braking when lifting off of the gas - mine does the same thing - It is strange, and takes time to get used to - but then gets fun - It's the CVT - I specifically asked about it and was assured it's driving normally - and doesn't affect anything - other than the weird sensation. I have no idea why, or how it works - but it's actually nice in stop and go traffic where it will basically slow itself down for me.

 

It's actually the regenerative alternator turning up the regeneration. Check it out... All New 2011 Outlander Sport Powered By Proven Four-Cylinder Architecture And Fast And Efficient Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT) - Mitsubishi Newsroom Read the section that states "Smart" Alternator and Brake Energy Regeneration