OUTLANDER SHARES DNA WITH NISSAN ROGUE AS MITSUBISHI’S TOP SELLING MODEL
By far, the Outlander rates as Mitsubishi’s best seller, but considering the Japanese automaker has less than a 1 percent share of the U.S. market, that is a little like being the Most Valuable Player on a last-place major league baseball team.
Currently, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander shares many features of the Nissan’s best-selling Rogue as a product of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, but in addition to the similarities between the two vehicles, including platforms and powertrains, there also some distinctions that set the Outlander apart.
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The most prominent is an upscale interior that is both spacious and comfortable with leather trim throughout. There also is three-row seating which gives the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander seven-passenger capacity to the Rogue’s five, though the back row is pretty much suitable only for children and smaller ones at that.
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in four trims not including the plug-in hybrid version. The ES, SE, SEL, and Platinum Editions all come with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that, like the Rogue, is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and produces 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. This review is based on the SEL trim.
Fuel mileage ratings of 24 miles-per-gallon city, 31 highway and 27 combined for front-wheel drive models and 24/30/36 for all-drive versions somewhat make up for what the Outlander lacks in overall performance.
The interior features a new 12.3-inch touchscreen to operate tech features that include navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth wireless technology, and a multi-view camera system.
Other standard features on the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL include automatic 3-zone climate control, keyless entry and push-button start, rear-door sunshades, wireless cellphone charging, and a handy dial on the center console for selection of driving modes (Tamarac, Normal, Gravel, Snow, Eco, and Mud).
Leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, aluminum pedals, and LED foot lights also are included.
Standard exterior features include LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights, headlight washers, heated side mirrors, a power liftgate with adjustable heights, silver roof rails, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Safety systems include forward collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assist, lane-departure assist, adaptive cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors.
Starting MSRP for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL is $40,290 including the destination and delivery fee. My test car added a Premium Package (Dynamic Sound and heads-up display) and other options that ran the final total to $45,930. MSRP for lower trims is in the $30,000 bracket while the Platinum Edition starts at $46,040. That’s a bit more than the Rogue which tops out at around $40,000 for the Platinum trim.
What I liked about the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL: The roomy interior has a premium feel to it and the exterior is appealing. It comes with a long list of standard features. The larger touchscreen provides easy access to infotainment features.
What I didn’t like about the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL: Cargo area behind the third row is especially tight, though folding the far back opens up a a more generous area of 30.6 cubic feet. The third row is pretty much for children only as getting to the rear is quite a chore. The engine could use a little more in the way of pop. It might help going with an 8-speed automatic instead of the CVT.
Would I buy the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL? It’s worth a look especially if you are looking for a 3-row SUV to handle your growing family. You might be surprised.
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