Review and specifications

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander

The seven-passenger Outlander is fully redesigned for 2022. It shares its 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and much of its underpinnings with the Nissan Rogue, although a small third-row seat is exclusive to the Mitsubishi. Acceleration is leisurely but the continuously variable transmission is responsive, and the Outlander managed 25 mpg overall. Handling is quite nimble and secure but the steering is overly light and nervous. The ride is stiff and wind noise is noticeable. The first two rows of seats are comfortable, but the third row is tiny. Most controls are easy to use, including the infotainment system. The joystick-like electronic gear selector, though, suffers from unintuitive labeling. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, RCTW, and LDW. The plug-in hybrid, which has been on the previous generation's platform, has also been redesigned. For 2026, the 2.5-liter engine was replaced with a new 174-hp, 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a mild-hybrid setup that's mated to a CVT. It returned 27 mpg overall in Consumer Reports' tests. But we found the new powertrain noisy and unrefined, with weak acceleration at higher speeds.

Market value

$33,525

Fuel

Conventional

Transmission

Automatic

Seats

7