My friends, it appears that in recent years the term “sport” for a vehicle has gone from meaning is sporty, to meaning it’s cute. Luckily in the new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport you can have a little of both.

For the past week and for another week to come, O’Brien Mitsubishi in Normal has had tents up screaming everything must go. About a year ago when the economy fell apart, the captain in charge of the Normal car dealer, Ryan Gremore, decided that he would become the new depot for used cars. A brilliant strategy that has since paid off and kept the auto dealer not just afloat, but continuing to grow.

Bloomington is a great town, and despite some of the major corporations here, is not a very high pressure town. If you were in Chicago you would always be expected as a successful person to have a brand new fancy car, but in Bloomington, IL buy used car and save the money. Along with the money you’ll save at O’brien, you’ll carry around the same self respect you would in the city, only here you’ll have money in your pocket and not on its way to the credit union.

Head to the corner of Fort Jesse and Veterans Parkway and talk to Ryan about getting your new used car, Bloomington, IL style! Right now the ads for the tent sale are all over the radio. I see them on TV every once in a while, but they usually show me some car I wouldn’t want and I make assumptions about what else they have on the lot. When I hear the radio ads it’s different. Theater of the mind takes over and I picture they have the perfect car that I’ve been looking for. When the radio announcer tells me that they won’t be undersold and everything must go to make more room on the lot I figure that’s the place I need to be.

Living in Bloomington is great. I can get the best onion rings at Schooners, the best bbq at Bandannas, listen to Cities 92.9 on the radio as I head up Veterans to O’brien Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi has a revolutionary automobile that is still a well kept secret to most people in the US. The Mitsubishi i has been for sale in Japan since 2006, yet it is still not available in the US. The i is a tiny futuristic looking rear engine automobile that is both safe and efficient. Bloomington car dealerships along with many other Mitsubishi fanatics are pushing for Mitsubishi to release this dynamic new car in US and restore their much deserved popularity in the States.

The Mitsubishi i is an innovative automobile that has an incredibly small frame but still retains enough interior room to be comfortable and functional. The i is a five door hatchback model capable of seating 4 passengers comfortably. The i has head and leg room to spare and the rear seats recline to give passengers in the back a smooth and relaxing ride. With four passengers in place the i still offers 16 cubic feet of trunk space. For a family of two, the rear seats can be folded flat to provide incredible cargo space, 44 cubic feet to be exact from floor to ceiling. Used car Bloomington IL drivers are anxious for Mitsubishi to bring this practical automobile to the US.

This tiny little automobile may seem reserved but it is more than capable of keeping up with cars on the US highway. The Mitsubishi i has a 4 speed automatic transmission. The engine is a 0.66 liter with 64 horsepower. While the Mitsubishi i has no need to ever go higher than 60mph on Japanese roads, the automobile was able to keep a steady 70mph without any trouble when tested by Car and Driver. The i is also obviously environmentally friendly, receiving an estimated 39 miles per gallon fuel efficiency.

The Mitsubishi i is not simply a shell to affectively transport from one point to another. Mitsubishi designed this automobile with all the creature comforts Bloomington car dealerships have come to expect for their customers. The i comes equip with a touch screen navigation system, keyless ignition, power windows and a heated driver’s seat. The Mitsubishi i is not available in the US but many are hopeful Mitsubishi will soon release it in other places besides Japan. The car is currently available in its home country for the equivalent of $17,500 US.

Mitsubishi will release two versions of the JDM Outlander during 2010. The two models will be offered to customers both complete with a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The difference between the two models is the second, now branded as the Outlander Roadest, has a much more aggressive cosmetic look.

Bloomington Mitsubishi dealers are eager to see both options of the Outlander, the traditional bodywork as well as the modern bodywork model, The Roadest. The Roadest will be country specific, with different fascia, grille, and fog lamps than the U.S. model. Bloomington car dealers anticipate customer reaction to the new model and hope the new style will draw in a wider range of car buyers.

The Mitsubishi Outlander and the Outlander Roadest will also be priced differently with the Outlander selling around 22,000 dollars while the Roadest will be sold closer to 27,100 dollars. The most significant difference between these two models is simply the cosmetic design to the nose of the car, with the Roadest having harder, sleeker features. Mitsubishi hopes selling both these models in 2010 will keep the simple Outlander model from being cast off as a used car. Bloomington IL car buyers are grateful to have the opportunity to pick between a new option without having the old option completely eliminated.

Bloomington car dealers believe Mitsubishi has made a smart choice in releasing two versions of the Outlander in 2010. This popular automobile now has double its appeal to car buyers. The Outlander now not only appeals to individuals interested in this crossover like automobile for its space and practicality, but now also appeals to a different kind of car buyer as well. The Roadest’s sharp features appeal to a type of buyer who is not often reached, someone looking for a fast sleek car who also needs the space and utility offered by the Outlander.

Mitsubishi is attempting something new in offering the Outlander and the Roadest and this type of innovation will certainly be rewarded. To learn more about the Outlander, the Outlander Roadest, and the difference between the two stop by your local Bloomington Mitsubishi dealership.

New Mitsubishi dealers and used car Bloomington IL dealers have great deals on new and used models. For instance you can get a 2010 Lancer ES CVT for only $179 a month with 36 month lease or a Lancer Sportback with 0% APR for 48 months.

Other models in on the deal are the Lancer Evolution, Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Endeavor, Galant, Outlander and, my personal favorite, the Outlander ES for $239 a month for 48 months. In Bloomington IL buy used cars or new from a friendly Mitsubishi dealer who offers only the best pricing.

Mitsubishi is holding this rally to give its customers the best year-end deals around and for those wanting to buy new or used car Bloomington IL has these great deals on many models. My biggest dilemma is choosing between affordable models. Although the Outlander ES is my favorite because it’s kind of a crossover vehicle. (I do love my SUVs, but don’t love the cost in running them.) I really would love to have a Spyder in my driveway. Not very practical for hauling the kids to practice, though, so . . .

When I visit a Bloomington IL new car dealer my first concern is for price – I mean how many of us are working two or three jobs now just to pay the bills? When I find a dealer and a car company that makes driving affordable, I have to stick with it and in Bloomington IL buy used car or new, I find the best band for my buck at the Mitsubishi dealer.