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Average Price: 
41,300
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
28,145
Updated: 
05 Feb 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2018
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.60gals
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Blue Jeans Metallic
#29424F
Ingot Silver Metallic
#B3B8B6
Oxford White
#D0D3D5
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#95333C
Shadow Black
#0C0C0C
Color: 
Cool Silver
#D3D3D6
Cosmic Blue
#3366CC
Diamond White
#FFFFFF
Labrador Black
#2B2B2B
Mercury Gray
#555657
Rally Red
#DC2A3A
Quartz Brown
#8A7677

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is an affordable three-row crossover that deserves a look from those looking beyond the usual suspects.

Pros
Solid base features
Upgraded base infotainment system
Available all-wheel drive on all levels
Advanced safety suite on top trims…

Cons
…but it costs way too much
Incomplete styling
Overmatched powertrains
Cramped third row

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander ranked #17 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Mitsubishi Outlander has a score of 7.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent warranty
Good value for a 3-row SUV
Respectable fuel economy for a seven-seat SUV

Cons
History of subpar reliability
Middling seat comfort
Base powertrain is slow and unrefined
Coarse ride quality

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Affordability
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard on most trims
Second row bench tilts and slides on both sides
Battery Charge driving mode for PHEV
AWD available on whole lineup
Low step-in height good for kids

Cons
Uncomfortable seats
Third row too small for adults
Firm ride
Lack of charging options in rear seats
Lots of engine noise in cabin
Limited availability of advanced safety features

By: 
cars.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Flexible
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
2.40L
Torque: 
255ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
162ft-lbs
at 4 200rpm
Horsepower: 
290hp
at 6 500rpm
166hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.90Feet
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Destination Download*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adjustable pedals
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.10in
184.30in
Width: 
78.90in
71.30in
Height: 
70.40in
67.30in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
8.50in
Front Track: 
67.00in
65.00in
Rear Track: 
67.00in
65.00in
Wheel Base: 
112.60in
105.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.40
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
37.20
Front Leg Room: 
43.10in
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
37.30in
Front Hip Room: 
57.30in
52.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.30in
56.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.70in
51.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.00in
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.70cu.ft
63.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.00cu.ft
10.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
20.30degrees
22.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.30degrees
21.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4629.00lbs
3527.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
no
More Power Features: 
Digital keypad power door locks
1 one-touch power windows
Heated Mirrors
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
Multi-level heating driver seat
Cloth
Bucket front seats
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Split-folding rear seatback
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding Center Armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirro
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Three zone climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather Steering Wheel

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
yes
More Entertainment: 
Memory card slot
USB connection
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
390 watts stereo output
Sony premium brand stereo system
Sony premium brand speakers
Mast antenna
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
6 total speakers
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
1 subwoofer(s)
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
140 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Power glass sunroof
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
no
Wheel size: 
20
18 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Painted alloy wheels
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brake
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support
Post-collision safety system
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Rear height adjustable headrests
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 302A
Equipment Group 300A
Equipment Group 301A
All Weather Package
Accessory Front & Rear Park Assist Sensors
Quick Value Package 2
Accessory Rear Large Spoiler
Value Package
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Lock Kit
Power Liftgate
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Rear Bumper Protector
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires
Roof Rack Crossbars
Splash Guards
Accessory Alloy Fuel Door
Accessory Wheel Locks
Accessory Mudguards Front and Rear
Accessory Roof Rack Crossbars
Protection Package
Accessory Body Side Moldings (Color Keyed)
Accessory LED Foglights
Exterior Package
Accessory Hood Protector
Accessory Roof Rack Crossbars
Accessory Sunroof Wind Deflector
Accessory Black Lug Nut And Wheel Locks
Interior Options: 
Smokers Kit w/Element
2nd Row Captain's Chairs
Rear Cargo Well Protector
DVD Headrest
Rear Retractable Cargo Shade
2nd Row Console
Voice Activated Navigation System
All-Weather Floor Mats
Accessory Carpeted Floormats And Portfolio
Accessory Tonneau Cover
Entertainment Package
Cargo Mat Package
LED Illumination Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Medium Light Camel, cloth
#817E70
Color: 
Black, cloth
#010101