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  • ES FWD
    Starts at
    $23,945
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SE FWD
    Starts at
    $24,945
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • ES AWC
    Starts at
    $25,445
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • LE FWD
    Starts at
    $26,145
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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  • SEL FWD
    Starts at
    $26,145
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SE S-AWC
    Starts at
    $26,945
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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  • LE S-AWC
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    $28,145
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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  • SEL S-AWC
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    $28,145
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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  • GT S-AWC
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    $32,245
    22 mi.
    Range
    7
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    Premium Unleaded V-6
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Notable features

Offered in gas and PHEV models
Four-cylinder or V-6 engine
Front- or all-wheel drive
Seats up to seven (PHEV seats five)
7-inch touchscreen
Standard Bluetooth connectivity

The good & the bad

The good

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

The bad

Uncomfortable seats
Third row too small for adults
Firm ride
Lack of charging options in rear seats
Lots of engine noise in cabin

Expert 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Brian Wong
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our expert's take

It seems like the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander would be right up my alley. I love a deal. When I go grocery shopping, if it’s not on sale, I don’t buy it even if I know I like it; the shirt I’m wearing as I write this is the result of stackable online coupons; my cell phone is on a family plan; I would rather walk five blocks (long ones) than pay for parking. Point is, I’m a man who loves saving money. And the Outlander is nearly the cheapest way you can get three rows of seats and space for seven people, with the exception of the Dodge Journey.

But after a week with the 2018 Outlander, I found my whole worldview changing. There are times when it doesn’t pay to skimp — and this seems to be one of them.

The Outlander competes against the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2019 Kia Sorento and the aforementioned 2018 Dodge Journey, all of which have third rows either standard or optional. Compare the Outlander with those vehicles here.

There’s also a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Outlander, which makes it unique among non-luxury SUVs. (No, Kia, the Niro isn’t an SUV, no matter what you say.) The plug-in Outlander has just two rows and five seats.

This review covers both the gas-only Outlander and the Outlander PHEV.

New for 2018

The gas-only Outlander comes in five trim levels: ES, SE, LE, SEL and GT (which I tested). Updates to the 2018 model are slight: ES models get a new 7-inch touchscreen as standard equipment, while the SEL’s standard feature list adds blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and a power liftgate. The top-trim GT adds a 360-degree camera system and a heated steering wheel standard.

Two significant option packages have also been updated. The SEL Premium Package adds LED headlights and foglights, a multiview camera system and a heated steering wheel. The Touring Package, available on the SEL and GT only, puts a big emphasis on safety features, adding forward automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams. If you add the Touring Package to the SEL, it adds the contents of the SEL Premium Package, as well.

Essentially, if you want advanced safety features, you Mitsubishi decided you have to get an SEL or a GT, but even then the features aren’t standard. This blunts the Outlander’s value proposition given those features are offered on lower trim levels of some competitors, and some are making them standard on all trim levels (Toyota immediately comes to mind).

Compare the 2018 Outlander with last year’s model here.

Powertrains and Performance

The Mitsubishi Outlander offers two engines apart from the plug-in hybrid. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder, found in all but the GT, makes 166 horsepower and 162 pounds-feet of torque, and it pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The GT’s 3.0-liter V-6 makes 224 hp and 215 pounds-feet of torque, and it mates with a six-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. Lower trim levels have standard front-wheel drive and optional AWD; the base ES has a more basic AWD option called All-Wheel Control, while all other trim levels have Super All-Wheel Control available, which can move torque left and right and also integrates the SUV’s stability control, brakes and active yaw control.

Fuel economy varies based on powertrain. FWD models with the base engine get an EPA-estimated 25/30/27 mpg city/highway/combined; adding AWD drops each figure by 1 mpg. The GT, with its larger engine and AWD, gets 20/27/22 mpg and takes premium gas only; the base engine runs on regular.

The Outlander’s ride is harsh, especially on poor roads, without much payoff. It’s one thing to make a suspension stiffer so it holds up better in corners, but the Outlander manages to ride poorly while also leaning heavily when pushed. If I had to pick one word to describe the Outlander’s ride quality, it would be “busy.”

Acceleration from the V-6 was more than adequate, but the engine gets noisy when it revs up — and not in a fun, sporty-exhaust kind of way. Our editors who drove the hybrid for a week reported the same thing in that vehicle, so engine noise is going to be an issue, even though road and tire noise didn’t stand out as problems to me. Perhaps I couldn’t hear them over the engine.

How the Plug-In Hybrid Drives

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is offered in SEL and GT trim levels with standard AWD. It combines a 117-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear. According to EPA estimates, the 12-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack has enough juice to give the Outlander PHEV 22 miles of electric range up front, after which gas mileage is 25 mpg combined. The battery takes eight hours to charge on a 120-volt household outlet (with the supplied charging cable) or 3.5 hours with a 240-volt Level 2 charging station (sold separately). For out and about, the Outlander PHEV is also DC fast-charge-compatible, which pumps the battery up to 80 percent capacity in just 25 minutes.

Our editors in Chicago tested the PHEV model and echoed what I noticed about the gas model’s driving experience: an overall lack of refinement and lots of noise to go with adequate performance. The plug-in has good initial power off the line on electricity alone, but pressing the accelerator more than halfway kicks on the gas engine.

The PHEV has a few driving modes not found on the regular version, including a Battery Charge mode that keeps the gas engine running all the time to pump some extra juice back into the battery. We found that this mode doesn’t affect performance too much, and it doesn’t feel as if the engine over-revs in normal driving. In a non-scientific measure, we drove around a neighborhood for about 20 minutes and managed to add a few miles of range back into the battery. The best use of this mode would be during higher-speed driving, where you could preserve or bolster the electric charge for later use in lower-speed stop-and-go conditions when electric driving is most efficient.

Interior

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s interior is by turns adequate and disappointing. The design and layout made me feel like I was climbing into a car from five years ago rather than something modern. This probably wouldn’t have bothered me so much in a more affordable trim, but this was a loaded GT that stickered for $34,360 (including destination charges).

Looking at the features list, the Outlander has a few things going for it. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on all trim levels, and all versions except the base ES come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. SEL and GT models even add real leather upholstery. On paper, the Outlander seems to match up well with the competition in terms of what you get for the price.

But the more I poked around, the more I found to frustrate me and my passengers. There were two USB ports and a 12-volt outlet up front, but nothing in the second or third rows for passengers back there to charge devices. There’s another 12-volt outlet that’s accessible from the cargo area. The seats across all three rows are stiff and flat, like sitting on a church pew with minimal cushioning. It’s nice that there’s easy access to the third row from both sides, but there’s no room back there for adults to sit, or even bigger kids; it needs more legroom and headroom. There also aren’t any visible air vents in the second or third rows, so air circulation could be a problem.

The third row won’t fold down unless you remove the gigantic head restraints, which don’t store neatly anywhere. There’s a storage bin in the floor behind the third row, but it’s tiny — too shallow for even a backpack or a large purse. Behind the third row is only 10.3 cubic feet of cargo room, which expands to 34.2 cubic feet with the third row folded. The PHEV has 30.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind its second row.

Value at What Cost?

The base price for a FWD Outlander ES is $24,995, but the better value is the SE, which comes in at $25,995 but with a better multimedia system (including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), heated front seats, push-button start, an easy entry system and satellite radio. The LE is up next, at $27,195, followed by the SEL at the same price. The LE is a Limited Edition model that gets a few cosmetic enhancements, while the SEL has a few extra features including an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power liftgate and leather upholstery. At the top of the lineup is the GT, which gets the larger engine and standard AWD for $33,295. Adding that basic AWD system to the ES costs $1,500, but the more advanced system adds $2,000 to the cost of an SE, LE or SEL.

This puts the Mitsubishi Outlander’s pricing more in step with compact SUVs than mid-size ones, which is how it derives much of its appeal. If you want to carry the most people for the fewest dollars, the Outlander has you covered. But the third row is not usable for adults, and a lack of family-friendly options in the second and third rows is frustrating.

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s value comes at the cost of refinement and comfort, which would be hard for me to stomach on a regular basis. This is one bargain I would avoid.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander review: Our expert's take
By Brian Wong

It seems like the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander would be right up my alley. I love a deal. When I go grocery shopping, if it’s not on sale, I don’t buy it even if I know I like it; the shirt I’m wearing as I write this is the result of stackable online coupons; my cell phone is on a family plan; I would rather walk five blocks (long ones) than pay for parking. Point is, I’m a man who loves saving money. And the Outlander is nearly the cheapest way you can get three rows of seats and space for seven people, with the exception of the Dodge Journey.

But after a week with the 2018 Outlander, I found my whole worldview changing. There are times when it doesn’t pay to skimp — and this seems to be one of them.

The Outlander competes against the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2019 Kia Sorento and the aforementioned 2018 Dodge Journey, all of which have third rows either standard or optional. Compare the Outlander with those vehicles here.

There’s also a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Outlander, which makes it unique among non-luxury SUVs. (No, Kia, the Niro isn’t an SUV, no matter what you say.) The plug-in Outlander has just two rows and five seats.

This review covers both the gas-only Outlander and the Outlander PHEV.

New for 2018

The gas-only Outlander comes in five trim levels: ES, SE, LE, SEL and GT (which I tested). Updates to the 2018 model are slight: ES models get a new 7-inch touchscreen as standard equipment, while the SEL’s standard feature list adds blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and a power liftgate. The top-trim GT adds a 360-degree camera system and a heated steering wheel standard.

Two significant option packages have also been updated. The SEL Premium Package adds LED headlights and foglights, a multiview camera system and a heated steering wheel. The Touring Package, available on the SEL and GT only, puts a big emphasis on safety features, adding forward automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams. If you add the Touring Package to the SEL, it adds the contents of the SEL Premium Package, as well.

Essentially, if you want advanced safety features, you Mitsubishi decided you have to get an SEL or a GT, but even then the features aren’t standard. This blunts the Outlander’s value proposition given those features are offered on lower trim levels of some competitors, and some are making them standard on all trim levels (Toyota immediately comes to mind).

Compare the 2018 Outlander with last year’s model here.

Powertrains and Performance

The Mitsubishi Outlander offers two engines apart from the plug-in hybrid. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder, found in all but the GT, makes 166 horsepower and 162 pounds-feet of torque, and it pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The GT’s 3.0-liter V-6 makes 224 hp and 215 pounds-feet of torque, and it mates with a six-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. Lower trim levels have standard front-wheel drive and optional AWD; the base ES has a more basic AWD option called All-Wheel Control, while all other trim levels have Super All-Wheel Control available, which can move torque left and right and also integrates the SUV’s stability control, brakes and active yaw control.

Fuel economy varies based on powertrain. FWD models with the base engine get an EPA-estimated 25/30/27 mpg city/highway/combined; adding AWD drops each figure by 1 mpg. The GT, with its larger engine and AWD, gets 20/27/22 mpg and takes premium gas only; the base engine runs on regular.

The Outlander’s ride is harsh, especially on poor roads, without much payoff. It’s one thing to make a suspension stiffer so it holds up better in corners, but the Outlander manages to ride poorly while also leaning heavily when pushed. If I had to pick one word to describe the Outlander’s ride quality, it would be “busy.”

Acceleration from the V-6 was more than adequate, but the engine gets noisy when it revs up — and not in a fun, sporty-exhaust kind of way. Our editors who drove the hybrid for a week reported the same thing in that vehicle, so engine noise is going to be an issue, even though road and tire noise didn’t stand out as problems to me. Perhaps I couldn’t hear them over the engine.

How the Plug-In Hybrid Drives

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is offered in SEL and GT trim levels with standard AWD. It combines a 117-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear. According to EPA estimates, the 12-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack has enough juice to give the Outlander PHEV 22 miles of electric range up front, after which gas mileage is 25 mpg combined. The battery takes eight hours to charge on a 120-volt household outlet (with the supplied charging cable) or 3.5 hours with a 240-volt Level 2 charging station (sold separately). For out and about, the Outlander PHEV is also DC fast-charge-compatible, which pumps the battery up to 80 percent capacity in just 25 minutes.

Our editors in Chicago tested the PHEV model and echoed what I noticed about the gas model’s driving experience: an overall lack of refinement and lots of noise to go with adequate performance. The plug-in has good initial power off the line on electricity alone, but pressing the accelerator more than halfway kicks on the gas engine.

The PHEV has a few driving modes not found on the regular version, including a Battery Charge mode that keeps the gas engine running all the time to pump some extra juice back into the battery. We found that this mode doesn’t affect performance too much, and it doesn’t feel as if the engine over-revs in normal driving. In a non-scientific measure, we drove around a neighborhood for about 20 minutes and managed to add a few miles of range back into the battery. The best use of this mode would be during higher-speed driving, where you could preserve or bolster the electric charge for later use in lower-speed stop-and-go conditions when electric driving is most efficient.

Interior

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s interior is by turns adequate and disappointing. The design and layout made me feel like I was climbing into a car from five years ago rather than something modern. This probably wouldn’t have bothered me so much in a more affordable trim, but this was a loaded GT that stickered for $34,360 (including destination charges).

Looking at the features list, the Outlander has a few things going for it. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on all trim levels, and all versions except the base ES come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. SEL and GT models even add real leather upholstery. On paper, the Outlander seems to match up well with the competition in terms of what you get for the price.

But the more I poked around, the more I found to frustrate me and my passengers. There were two USB ports and a 12-volt outlet up front, but nothing in the second or third rows for passengers back there to charge devices. There’s another 12-volt outlet that’s accessible from the cargo area. The seats across all three rows are stiff and flat, like sitting on a church pew with minimal cushioning. It’s nice that there’s easy access to the third row from both sides, but there’s no room back there for adults to sit, or even bigger kids; it needs more legroom and headroom. There also aren’t any visible air vents in the second or third rows, so air circulation could be a problem.

The third row won’t fold down unless you remove the gigantic head restraints, which don’t store neatly anywhere. There’s a storage bin in the floor behind the third row, but it’s tiny — too shallow for even a backpack or a large purse. Behind the third row is only 10.3 cubic feet of cargo room, which expands to 34.2 cubic feet with the third row folded. The PHEV has 30.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind its second row.

Value at What Cost?

The base price for a FWD Outlander ES is $24,995, but the better value is the SE, which comes in at $25,995 but with a better multimedia system (including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), heated front seats, push-button start, an easy entry system and satellite radio. The LE is up next, at $27,195, followed by the SEL at the same price. The LE is a Limited Edition model that gets a few cosmetic enhancements, while the SEL has a few extra features including an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power liftgate and leather upholstery. At the top of the lineup is the GT, which gets the larger engine and standard AWD for $33,295. Adding that basic AWD system to the ES costs $1,500, but the more advanced system adds $2,000 to the cost of an SE, LE or SEL.

This puts the Mitsubishi Outlander’s pricing more in step with compact SUVs than mid-size ones, which is how it derives much of its appeal. If you want to carry the most people for the fewest dollars, the Outlander has you covered. But the third row is not usable for adults, and a lack of family-friendly options in the second and third rows is frustrating.

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s value comes at the cost of refinement and comfort, which would be hard for me to stomach on a regular basis. This is one bargain I would avoid.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles
Dealer certification
123-point inspection

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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.5
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

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    I've had mine for 6 years now and 43k miles. Bought since brand new. No regrets. Great on snow! Perfect size and power for city driving. It's been trouble free so far.
    • Does recommend this car
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  • Great SUV

    I had been looking for a great SUV and I finally found one that I liked more than the Honda CRV. The Outlander is bigger, but so comfortable and easy to maneuver. It’s a great traveling vehicle. Great on gas too! If you are looking for an SUV that has 4WD, great on gas and easy to drive, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the vehicle for you!
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    I bought this car for work. It’s been a month and I’ve been very happy with it! It’s far more comfortable than my truck, and the fuel mileage is great. I just drove 11 hours up to Maine and the car averaged 27 mpg. Inside is basic on my model, but it serves it’s purpose well!
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    Have had this now for more than a year and loving it! It doesnt have as many tech innovations as other vehicles but that is what I wanted since I dont like too much tech in vehicles that can fail or be a recall issue. The 3rd row is not as great for comfortability but is available if you need it so with it closed, you get alot of room in the vehicle. Excellent gas mileage that can compare with a hybrid we own as well. Only thing I wish they would improve would be the shocks so that when you hit a bump, it would be smoother. So far so good, have had no issues just regular maintenance but definitely love this vehicle and highly recommend to everyone looking for an affordable yet great looking and amazing overall value with awesome standard features.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great choice for a lower cost AWD with 4 lock.

    This vehicle rides extremely smooth, great fuel mileage. It does well doing light off roading in sand. The Outlander also has a five star crash rating. I recommend this low cost SUV.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 2 years, 0 problems

    Very pleased with the room, especially rear cargo with last row seats down. I would buy again, and look forward to seeing the new model change. 30 MPG, typical, is above expectations. Durability of materials is impressive, the car responds to good care.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Seems very reliable and fits my 3grandkids with us

    It’s 4wd yea I live in Mi. More room there should be auto hatch opener on keyfab . As I’ve only had a couple of weeks I’m sure I will want more but now getting used to it. So far so good.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • The brakes won't stop quickly

    good for the price except brakes suck,not many miles out of a full gas tank ,seats are Caine of a little bit to hard other than that, very good space and I like the look on the interior.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in 5 trim levels:

  • ES (2 styles)
  • GT (1 style)
  • LE (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

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Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander owners.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. 93.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 150 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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