A three-row compact crossover SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers the perfect balance of style, power, and technology. The vehicle is known for its comfortable ride quality and elegant interiors. Also, as the Outlander is Mitsubishi’s highest-selling vehicle in the country, the company has refreshed it with high-tech features that make investing in it even more worthwhile. Another key change is the addition of a plug-in hybrid trim, which makes the lineup cater to diverse buyers.

Key features
The currently available trims of the Outlander are ES, SE, Black Edition, SEL Special Edition, SEL, and Outlander PHEV. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) model comes with Mitsubishi’s AWD (All-Wheel drive) functionality. A few features of the entire line-up are worth exploring for those considering buying this SUV.

Exterior styling
The Mitsubishi Outlander has a highly attractive front with its sharp headlights, prominent branding, chrome trims, and a rectangular grille. The front looks muscular and box, and the extended bumpers further accentuate its powerful aura. The vehicle’s body has a high ground clearance. Additional styling in the form of chrome trims has been added alongside the windows. The rear has wrap-around taillights with extended bumpers and prominent exhaust vents.

Interior styling

Apart from its bold exteriors, Mitsubishi has not left any stone turned with its interior styling. Outlander has a nice-looking cabin, Its overall design is extremely modern, and the materials used are of high quality. The cabin has been colored in a mix of black and orange, with the infotainment display placed in the middle of the dashboard. The dashboard features additional styling as well as air-conditioning vents. Beneath the dashboard lies the buttons/knobs for climate control, and in front of it is the gear shifter. The steering has four spokes with mounted controls, and a digital instrument cluster placed ahead of it.

Performance

Under the hood of the Mitsubishi Outlander lies a 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine that can provide an output of 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. The engine has been further paired with a CVT or Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission system. FWD functionality comes as the standard; RWD is an optional upgrade. The steering and ride quality has also been perfectly tuned. Furthermore, it also features competent brakes that can bring the vehicle from 70 mph to 0 mph in 172 feet of asphalt.

Comfort

The compact SUV offers ideal ride comfort on any type of road surface. The front seats are well-padded and can provide comfort even on longer drives. There’s support for climate control for rear passengers and the seats supporting the heating feature. Additionally, road and wind noise is impenetrable inside the cabin.

Technology

The Mitsubishi Outlander comes with either an 8-inch or a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment display based on the trim model you choose. The infotainment systems also come with Android Auto and Apple Carplay integration. Furthermore, there are charging ports provided to charge your electronic items, and there’s support for a 10-speaker music system from Bose. Wireless charging pads are also supported.

Storage

When it comes to storage, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers a generous cargo space of 33.5 cubic feet with the third row of seats folded.

Fuel economy

The AWD version of the Mitsubishi Outlander has been rated to provide 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway by the EPA. On the other hand, the FWD version has a fuel economy of 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

Safety

TheMitsubishi Outlander sports a bunch of different safety features, such as forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

It is no surprise that the Mitsubishi Outlander offers a generous five years of limited warranty, respectable cargo room, and comfortable interiors while also providing enough prowess on the road. It’s suggested that you opt for the SEL trim so that you can enjoy a larger touchscreen infotainment display, larger wheels, hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.