The 2017 Outlander returns with its four trims: the ES, SE, SEL, and GT 3.0, all with the option of all-wheel-control (AWC), except for the Outlander GT, which is locked into Super-AWC as a standard.

Highs Attractive styling, competent ride and handling, inexpensive. Lows Pokey and unrefined powertrains, out-of-date technology, cut-rate interior. Verdict The Outlander Sport may be cheap, but it has too many strikes against it to be called a good value.

Key Specifications of Mitsubishi Outlander

subcompact SUV The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a subcompact SUV with an eye-catching exterior and a standout powertrain warranty, enhancing its overall appeal.

Highs Three rows of seating, four-cylinder engine's fuel economy, smooth and quiet ride. Lows Odd exterior design, third-row seats are for kids only, outdated and cheap-looking cabin. Verdict The Mitsubishi Outlander provides good value, though it looks and feels a generation or two behind most other compact SUVs.

Equipment included on base ES models of the 2017 Outlander includes automatic climate control, rear-seat heater ducts, remote keyless entry, heated side mirrors, cruise control, steering-wheel audio controls and a 6-speaker sound system with 140 watts.

Japan Mitsubishi cars are made in Japanese manufacturing facilities. There is a plant (the Mizushima Plant) for more technologically-advanced models in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan.

Safety and Technology. The Outlander receives a five-star safety rating from ANCAP and was tested in 2022. That second part is a big win for the safety-conscious, as ANCAP testing criteria get stricter every year, so choosing a car with a current safety rating means you're more likely to have more coverage.

It's no secret that Mitsubishi is known for its reliability and dependability across the globe. To add a cherry on top, Mitsubishi's amazing warranty helps put drivers at ease. 10-year/160,000 km for powertrain limited warranty and 5-year/100,000 km new vehicle limited warranty is considered the best in the industry.

The design is simple and elegant, the materials feel a step up for Mitsubishi and equipment levels are high. Every Outlander scores wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto but mid-spec variants and above gain heated leather seats, a head-up display, surround-view camera and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

This aging SUV is a shortened version of the previous-generation Outlander, but with less rear-seat room and cargo space.

Jump into a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and discover fuel economy and fun in one sweet-looking SUV. Advanced safety features come standard, so you can explore new roads with peace of mind.

Mitsubishi has included a range of standard and available safety features on their popular 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, and all of those features helped the 2016 Outlander to become one of the IIHS's Top Safety Picks in the small SUV class.

Highs Three rows of seating, four-cylinder engine's fuel economy, smooth and quiet ride. Lows Odd exterior design, third-row seats are for kids only, outdated and cheap-looking cabin. Verdict The Mitsubishi Outlander provides good value, though it looks and feels a generation or two behind most other compact SUVs.

Mitsubishi builds the 2023 Outlander in Japan.

Mitsubishi cars are made in Japanese manufacturing facilities.