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Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2026 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
7.4

Likes

Value
Practicality
Aussie ride and handling

Dislikes

Fuel consumption
Dull engine/CVT combo
No longer bargain pricing
Tom White
Deputy News Editor
21 Jul 2025
2 min read

The Outlander ES is the entry point to the mid-size SUV's range.

Available in either front-wheel drive, priced at $39,990, or all-wheel drive, priced at $42,490, the ES is only available in five-seat layout.

It is equipped with the entry-level equipment, including cloth interior trim with manual seat adjust, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, an eight-speaker Yamaha audio system, sat-nav with Google integration, dual-zone climate and most of the available active safety equipment.

This includes auto emergency braking front and rear, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention alert, traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control.

The all-wheel-drive version scores Mitsubishi's signature 'super all-wheel control' software with an additional driving mode. Importantly, the updated Outlander for 2025 gets an Australian-developed suspension tune.

Boot capacity is 485 litres in all five-seat combustion-powered Outlanders, and a full-size spare resides under the floor.

The combustion Outlander is only offered with one powertrain, a 2.5-litre non-turbo petrol engine (135kW/244Nm) mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The front-wheel-drive ES is claimed to consume 7.5L/100km of fuel on the combined cycle, while the all-wheel drive consumes 7.8L/100km and both can use base 91RON fuel.

Read the full 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander review

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026: ES 5 Seat (2WD)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $39,990
Safety Rating
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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