Mitsubishi Outlander Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & News

Mitsubishi Outlander Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & News

FROM
$39,990

Mitsubishi's mid-sized Outlander has been around since 2003 in Australia.

A direct rival to the Toyota RAV4, the Japanese medium SUV is offered in a wide range of engines, including petrol, diesel and the world's first mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model. Additionally, there are five-and seven-seater versions, in front-wheel as well as all-wheel drive configurations.

In its first generation, this vehicle was also known as Mitsubishi Airtrek (2001–2005).

The cheapest grade starts from $39,990, rising to $73,790 for the most expensive version.

7.5L/100km (combined)
SUV
8 Speed Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Plush spec
Practical interior
Aussie tune
Dislikes
Dull engine/CVT combo
No seven-seat at this grade
Where's a plugless hybrid?

Mitsubishi Outlander News

INDUSTRY NEWS
Won't chase Chinese brands to the bottom: Mitsubishi said competing on price won't work and buyers still see value in Honda, Subaru and Mazda as Japanese favourites feel the squeeze from new top Chinese players GWM, BYD and MG
15 Jul 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
'We will survive!': Mitsubishi is 'not anti-Chinese' but warns there will be a 'correction' in the oversupplied Australian new car market as some new brands become dependable local favourites
12 Jul 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
'You can give as many sticks as you like, but we need carrots': Mitsubishi lashes out against tough new emissions standards as it stands by new combustion versions of 2026 Outlander, Triton, and ASX - relying on PHEVs as the 'considered' option
10 Jul 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid comparison: How will the game-changing new car shape up against well-established rivals in the 2025 BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and GWM Haval H6GT Ultra PHEV?
23 May 2025
EXISTING MODELS
Aussie tweaked SUV taking on the world: Popular family SUV the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander now thousands more expensive as it arrives in showrooms to battle the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson
20 May 2025
TRENDING
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5 May 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Aussie suspension tune, more tech and higher spec for medium SUV favourite: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander update arriving this year to put the heat on Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail & Toyota RAV4
23 Apr 2025
EXISTING MODELS
Top five used 4x4 alternatives in 2025: from the Subaru Forester to the Toyota RAV4 hybrid and more
29 Mar 2025
LISTICLE
Resale heroes! The mid-sized SUVs that hold their value best. Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester to the Kia Sportage, Mazda Cx-5 and Haval H6 | Analysis
8 Mar 2025
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Mitsubishi Outlander Seats

The Mitsubishi Outlander is available in either five-seat or seven-seat '5+2' versions which are grade dependent. Only the LS and Aspire grades are available as seven-seaters, with the ES, Exceed, and Exceed Tourer being five-seat only. Seats are clad in either cloth (ES, LS), synthetic microsuede (Aspire), or leather trim (Exceed, Exceed Tourer).

Mitsubishi Outlander Interior

The interior of the Outlander was overhauled in 2025 and features revised seat designs, a tweaked and more space-efficient centre console and a slightly larger boot capacity. All grades now also feature the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a revised 12.3-inch touchscreen with a smaller bezel.

Mitsubishi Outlander Colours

There are a total of 12 colour schemes available on the Outlander with eight main colours including two whites, silver, two greys, red, blue, and black. High-spec cars are available with a contrasting roof on black, white, or either of the two greys.

Alloy Silver Metallic
Black Diamond
Cosmic Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey
Labrador Black Pearl
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Red Diamond
White Diamond

Mitsubishi Outlander Accessories

Standard features on the base ES now include LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens for the digital dash and instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in sat-nav, an eight-speaker Yamaha audio system, fabric manually-adjustable seats and dual-zone climate control.

Higher-grade Outlanders add items like larger alloy wheels (up to 20-inches), a wireless phone charger, a powered tailgate, heated seats and steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a panoramic opening sunroof and even a message function for front occupants.

Mitsubishi Outlander FAQs

There's an unused plug under the seat in my 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. What is it for?

It’s not uncommon to find unused electrical connectors inside the cabin and engine bay of modern cars. You may find, for instance, that your car is a mid-spec model with electrical adjustment of the front seats (which explains the two connectors that are wired up). But further up the range, there’s a more expensive model with, say, heated front seats that yours doesn’t have. But the wiring loom is the same in both versions of the car, so the connector for the heated seats is present in your car, but has nothing to connect to. If that’s the case, then this is very unlikely to cause a starting problem.

However, a lot of modern cars also position their computers under the seat, inside the cabin. If somebody has removed the seats or fiddled about down there and either dislodged or not reconnected a plug for the computer, then this could definitely cause all sorts of running and starting issues. If you’re still in doubt, most workshops should be able to identify what the connector is and whether it needs to be reconnected or simply left alone.

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2004 Mitsubishi Outlander remote no longer synced

Ultimately, you may have to resort to a locksmith to have the key fob re-synced with the car. But before you do that, try this: Mitsubishis of this era often have a key fob with a lock and unlock button. While sitting in the car (or standing next to it) push both lock and unlock buttons down together. Hold them down until you see the fob’s LED flash three times. Then, push the unlock button for one flash of the LED. The LED should then flash another two times and you’re all set. The lock and unlock buttons should now work.

It may not work with all cars, but it’s definitely worth a try. If it doesn’t, you probably have a Mitsubishi model where syncing has to take place via the OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) plug which requires a bit more know-how and the correct plug tools. That’s where your friendly locksmith or auto electrician comes in.

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What can I drive on red P-Plates?

The NSW government website advises that you must not drive a high performance car on red P-Plates. But that’s hardly the case for a 2007 Outlander, so you should be fine. The catch is that you must also only drive cars that feature the type of transmission you took your test on. So, if you took your test in an automatic or clutchless manual car, then the Outlander you drive unsupervised must have the same transmission type, and not have a conventional manual with a clutch pedal.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Boot Space

In seven-seat versions, boot capacity is 478 litres with the third row folded, or 163L with the third row upright, while five-seat versions have a boot capacity of 485 litres.

Mitsubishi Outlander boot space

Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel consumption

The Mitsubishi Outlander is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Hybrid and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.1L/100km for SUV
*Combined fuel consumption
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Mitsubishi Outlander Engine

All combustion Outlanders are powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with no electric or turbocharged assistance. This engine produces 135kW/244Nm and is paired only to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) in front- or all-wheel drive.

Mitsubishi Outlander Speed

Combustion versions of the Outlander powered by a 2.5-litre engine and CVT automatic can sprint from 0-100km/h in around 10.5 seconds.

Mitsubishi Outlander Range

Based on the 55-litre fuel tank, combustion versions of the Outlander are capable of travelling around 742km on a full tank, which will vary slightly depending on grade. It accepts 91RON fuel and fuel use varies from 7.5 to 8.1L/100km depending on the grade.