Model Tested: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL AWC

Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 166 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined
Base Price: $27,995
As Tested: $32,060
Performance:
Good fuel economy for its size
Our best was 31.1-mpg highway
Smooth four-cylinder engine

The optional V-6 offers more power
Pleasant highway ride
Eco drive mode button on dashboard
AWD (Mitsubishi calls it All Wheel Control) control button
Impressive array of modern safety features
Comfort:
Quite warm heated steering wheel
Medium thickness slightly contoured leather wheel
Good auxiliary controls
OK adjustment range on steering column

Two temperatures heated front seats
Stretch-out driver legroom
Less legroom for front passenger
Manual front passenger seat
Excellent second row legroom and shoe room
Second row seats slide considerably
Minimal floor hump
Adults can fit in second row middle position
Small, but soft center armrest
Third row seats best for children

Ample headroom
Second and third row seatbacks have adjustable recline
Third row backrest is pretty thin
Utility:
Power tailgate with ample clearance for tall people
Large front door bins
Medium size, but deep console bin
Big glovebox, but no lock
Medium sunroof
Efficient rain sensing wipers
Two large, flexible seatback pouches

Split seats fold totally flat
Excellent cargo capacity
Bin under cargo deck for storing 3rd row headrests
WOW Factors:
Excellent Rockford Fosgate sound system
Affordably priced 3-row AWD SUV
Excellent camera system
Big cargo area
Great safety features
Whines:
Big grille detracts from otherwise handsome styling

A little underpowered
Some auxiliary controls hard for driver to reach
Inexpensive carpet in cargo area
Bottom Line:
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is the company’s largest SUV with seating for seven. The Outlander is a very solid value with lots of great features, comfort, and space at a price that beats many smaller SUVs.
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