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Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2026 review: snapshot

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Likes

Value
Practicality
Aussie ride and handling tune

Dislikes

Not the bargain it used to be
Third row is tight for adults
Dull engine/CVT combo
Tom White
Deputy News Editor
23 Jul 2025
2 min read

The LS is the mid-grade Outlander, and the most affordable version available with seven seats.

Priced from $43,290 for the front-wheel drive, or $45,790 for the all-wheel drive, the LS adds more than just a third-row, with a small boost to standard equipment, too.

The gear available on the base ES is included like LED headlights, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and multimedia touchscreen, built-in nav with Google services, wireless apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an eight-speaker Yamaha audio system, dual-zone climate control, as well as fabric interior trim with manually adjustable seats, although the full-size spare is swapped out for a space-saver.

On top of this equipment, the LS also adds two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic rain-sensing wipers, the Mitsubishi Connect online suite with emergency call function, a smart key, retractable cargo cover, wireless phone charger, USB power to the second row, privacy glass, roof rails, LED fog lights, as well as a leather-bound steering wheel and shifter.

The standard active safety list is identical to the ES, including auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention alert, traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control.

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 for the LS is rated at 7.7L/100km for the front-wheel drive, or 8.1L/100km for the all-wheel drive. All combustion Outlanders can run on base 91RON petrol.

Boot capacity is 478 litres with the third row folded, or 163L with the third row upright.

Read the full 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander review

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026: LS 7 Seat (2WD)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $43,290
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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