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Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire 2026 review: snapshot

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 Family Cars Family
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Likes

Aussie-developed ride and handling
Practical interior
Solid ownership terms

Dislikes

Third row tight for adults
Not quite the bargain it once was
Dull engine/CVT combo
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Tom White

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

The Aspire is the third variant in the Mitsubishi Outlander range, and serves as the top-spec seven-seat version, as the halo Exceed grade is only available in five-seat form.

The Aspire is available in front-wheel drive, priced at $47,790 or with all-wheel drive, priced at $50,290 before on-road costs.

On top of the base equipment available on the ES, which includes LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens for multimedia and the digital dash, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, an eight-speaker Yamaha system among other items, the Aspire specifically adds 20-inch alloy wheels, black 'microsuede' seat trim with heating for the front two positions, power adjustment for the driver, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, and a power tailgate.

It also scores the same active safety suite which includes auto emergency braking (front and rear), lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention alert, and traffic sign recognition, however, it also adds the missing equipment like lane keep assist, traffic jam assist and auto high-beams.

Boot capacity is 478 litres with the third row folded, or 163L with the third row upright, although third-row seating is tight for an adult.

All combustion Outlander grades are powered by the same 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (135kW/244Nm) mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Importantly for the 2025 update, all Outlander grades now score an Australian-developed ride and handling tune.

Fuel consumption is rated at 7.7L/100km for the front-wheel drive, or 8.1L/100km for the all-wheel drive. All combustion Outlanders can use 91RON petrol.

Read the full 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander review

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026: Aspire 7 Seat (2WD)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $47,790
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$47,373
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$39,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$74,490
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Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Despite studying ancient history and law at university, it makes sense Tom ended up writing about cars, as he spent the majority of his waking hours finding ways to drive as many as possible. His fascination with automobiles was also accompanied by an affinity for technology growing up, and he is just as comfortable tinkering with gadgets as he is behind the wheel. His time at CarsGuide has given him a nose for industry news and developments at the forefront of car technology.
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