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The 2024 Outlander offers some great options for a new family vehicle. We take a look at powertrain specs, interior quality, and more in our review.
What’s New for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Mitsubishi hasn’t changed the sometimes three-row Outlander for 2024 aside from one small trim shift. Gone is the 40th-anniversary edition in favor of a new Platinum edition that gets the same features as the outgoing one.
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Carsforsale.com Score
8.5/10
Powertrain
Score
8/10
Interior
Score
9.25/10
Technology
Score
8.5/10
Value
Score
8/10
The Breakdown
Great interior
Good safety equipment
Solid PHEV drivetrain
Weak base engine
Limited 3rd-row use
Kinda pricery
Compromised but improving
2024 Outlander Specs
- 181 horsepower from base engine
- 181 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 5 available trims
- 13 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 79.7 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Available heads-up display
- IIHS Top Safety Pick
- 2 years of free maintenance
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Powertrain
Mitsubishi offers two different powertrains in the 2024 Outlander and while they’re nearly the same size, they offer dramatically different performance. The base engine is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. It sends that power to either the front wheels only or to all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission.
In our experience, it’s an engine and transmission combination that is more likely to put you to sleep than they are to inspire any sort of excitement. On the plus side, the Outlander gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway. Those are decent figures for an SUV of this size.
The other powertrain option is a plug-in hybrid that leverages a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors to make 248 hp. Interestingly, those electric units power the rear wheels to enable full-time AWD. The fuel economy sees a marginal improvement in the city, 25 mpg, but dips on the highway to just 27 mpg. Thankfully, the PHEV powertrain enables up to 38 miles of all-electric range.
Despite the additional power, the electrified Outlander isn’t exactly thrilling to pilot. In truth, it barely feels reasonable and capable of handling modern-day traffic. That’s not too surprising though since it weighs almost 1,000 pounds more than the gas-only version. That’s not to say that this isn’t a vastly improved SUV over the previous generation. As we mentioned in last year’s review, the Outlander might be the beginning of good things to come from Mitsubishi. It also boasts up to 2,000 pounds of towing capacity.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Interior
Slip into the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander and the interior immediately stands out with upscale design cues. The center console slopes upward from the armrest to the dash which itself leverages clean lines that sweep from side to side.
The front seats are especially comfortable and upper level trims get diamond-stitched leather that looks great. Visibility outward is good but those who like to physically turn and look back at their blind spot will notice very little window space to see what’s going on beside them.
The second row is also comfortable and can be equipped with seat heating. Privacy glass is standard on every Outlander and we really love the 40/20/40 split-folding function as it provides excellent cargo versatility.
The third row is a cramped affair only truly good for children. When it’s up, there are only 12 cubic feet of storage space behind it. Thankfully, it folds flat and out of the way to provide up to 79.7 cubic feet.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Technology Features
The Outlander comes standard with an 8-inch infotainment system along with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. That suite isn’t particularly breathtaking but the system does respond quickly to touches. We also like the inclusion of multiple physical buttons and knobs which make some tasks very fast and easy.
Buyers can get a larger 9-inch infotainment system as well. It makes Apple CarPlay a wireless affair but doesn’t do the same for Android users. A 10-speaker Bose sound system is available and while it’s good, we wouldn’t splurge just for it on its own. A heads-up display available on upper-level trims is worth it though for those who can afford it.
Mitsubishi also offers a comprehensive safety package that includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic warning, rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, and driver attention warning. Those who want it can add adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist that combine to form what Mitsubishi calls Mi-Pilot Assist, a system that can handle some driving tasks with driver supervision. The IIHS awarded the Outlander with a Top Safety Pick award.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Trims & Pricing
The Outlander is available in five trims that are almost all available with either the gas-only engine or the hybrid powertrain. Going for the electrified engine will cost a further $11,000 on top of the trim level prices you see here but it does tend to add additional features which we detail below.
ES – $30,015
The base Outlander comes with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, automatic high beams, privacy glass behind the front seats, dual-zone climate control, cloth upholstery, a 40/20/40 split-folding second-row seat, an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, six speakers, two USB power ports, and a three-month trial of satellite radio. Those who go with the PHEV also get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, driver’s seat lumbar adjustability, and heated wiper de-icers.
SE – $33,270
The SE adds 20-inch wheels, a 9-inch infotainment system, keyless entry, heated front seats, a power tailgate, heated power-folding mirrors, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless Apple CarPlay, front parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and Mitsubishi’s Mi-Pilot Assist system. PHEV buyers also get rain-sensing wipers.
SE Black Edition – $34,470
This trim is the SE but with a digital gauge cluster, black trim, and black 20-inch wheels. It’s not available as a PHEV.
SEL – $36,565
Technically, the SEL is the true top trim of the Outlander. It gets roof rails, LED interior lighting, the digital gauge cluster mentioned above, tri-zone climate control, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, driver’s seat memory settings, heated front and rear seats, and manual rear window sunshades. PHEV buyers get DC Fast charging capability and front passenger memory settings.
SEL Platinum Edition – $42,670
Finally, the Platinum Edition is technically a package that’s only available on the SEL trim. It comes with a panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a heads-up display, and puddle light ground illumination. The PHEV version gets the same features.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Overall Value
The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander’s value is all about what one is looking for. Lower-end versions offer a lot of seating, comfort, and decent fuel economy for not much cash. The electrified powertrain offers a lot of all-electric driving ability but costs at least $11,000 more than the gas-only version.
It’s worth noting that many competitors in the space like the Mazda CX-50, Honda CR-V, and Kia Sportage offer better features for the same or less cash. Mitsubishi does sweeten the pot a little by offering a great warranty package. It includes limited coverage for five years or 60,000 miles, powertrain coverage for 10 years or 100,000 miles, and two years or 30,000 miles of free maintenance. It also has some interesting incentives going on right now.
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The Outlander is an interesting SUV as it doesn’t really stand out in any one area but it’s so much better than its predecessor that we hope it harkens to good things from Mitsubishi in the future. That said, we’d love to see a bigger infotainment system option, standard adaptive cruise control, and a base engine that makes at least 250 hp to move around this 3,800-pound three-row SUV.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander FAQ
What is the difference between the Outlander and the Outlander Sport?
The Outlander is a larger SUV with an available third row and larger engines. The Outlander Sport is smaller and is available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that isn’t available in the Outlander.
Does the Mitsubishi Outlander have a 3rd row?
All 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander models have a third row but it’s small.
Does the Outlander require premium gas?
Buyers can run the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander with regular gas without issue.
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