Key Points
- Pricing for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $31,955 (all prices include $1,745 destination charge and $225 for a mandatory Welcome Package).
- New standard turbocharged hybrid engine
- Minimal fuel-economy increase, but in-town drivability should be improved
Mitsubishi spent several months hyping the 2025 Outlander SUV, which received only a mild refresh consisting primarily of suspension and cabin tweaks. Perhaps the 2026 model’s big change was expected to be ready for 2025 because it’s far more consequential: A new hybrid powertrain now comes standard.
Gone is the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine; in its place is a new turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with hybrid assistance. Its 174 horsepower is a decrease of 7 hp from the larger engine, but the hybrid four puts out 206 pounds-feet of torque, a gain of 25.
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Release Date and Pricing
Most of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander lineup is on sale now, but new trim levels will arrive at dealerships later in 2026. They will consist of an LE trim between the ES and SE, a top-of-the-line SEL Black Edition and a sporty Ralliart trim. Prices for the late arrivals will be announced closer to launch, while the currently available trims are as follows:
- ES: $31,965
- SE: $36,315
- SEL: $41,015
- Trail Edition: $41,615
Trim Levels and Safety Features
The entry-level Outlander ES comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights and taillights. Inside, you’ll find manually adjustable front seats, cloth upholstery, push-button start and dual-zone automatic climate control. Cabin tech consists of an eight-speaker audio system and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Opt for all-wheel drive and you’ll also get headlight washers, windshield-wiper de-icers and heated front seats. A mandatory Welcome Package includes the owner’s manual, floormats and some touch-up paint.
Standard safety equipment on the 2026 Outlander includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-attention monitor, automatic high beams and rear parking sensors.
The SE adds 20-inch wheels, LED foglights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power liftgate and keyless entry. Inside, the SE is upgraded with a power-adjustable driver’s seat, synthetic suede upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree camera system and wireless phone charging. Headlight washers and windshield-wiper de-icers are also included with AWD on the SE and SEL, and they come standard on the Trail Edition.
Based on the SE, the Trail Edition wears black lower-body cladding as well as black 18-inch wheels, mirror housings and roof rails. It also features mud flaps, a black hood decal, dark-chrome window trim and a spoiler. Only available with AWD, the Trail Edition also includes a panoramic moonroof.
The SEL forgoes the Trail Edition’s black exterior trim but keeps the moonroof and tech upgrades. It also gains a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, a power front-passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, tri-zone automatic climate control and rear window shades. The Trail Edition and SEL also add lane-centering steering, navigation-linked adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, road-sign recognition and front parking sensors.
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Powertrain Specs and MPG
The new hybrid powertrain is standard on all 2026 Outlanders. It’s paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the ES, SE and SEL; AWD is a $1,800 option on the ES, SE and SEL and standard on the Trail Edition.
With FWD, Mitsubishi says the 2026 Outlander returns an estimated 26/31/28 mpg city/highway/combined; the AWD Outlander is rated at 26/30/27 mpg (official EPA ratings for the 2026 model are not yet available). Those are minimal increases from the 2025 model’s EPA-rated 24/31/27 mpg with FWD and 24/30/26 mpg with AWD, but the increased low-end torque should make the updated Outlander more responsive in low-speed, around-town driving.
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