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

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

    FROM
    $37,740

    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 $37,740, rising to $73,790 for the most expensive version.

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    7.5L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    8 Speed Automatic
    Unleaded Petrol
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    Reviews For Sale News Pricing & Specs Seats Towing Capacity VS The Competition Interior Colours Accessories Q&As Dimensions Boot Space Fuel Consumption Wheel Size Engine Speed Range
    Rating Summary
    Price and features
    8
    Practicality
    7
    Driving
    8
    Safety
    8
    Overview
    Likes
    Nice to drive
    Well-appointed cabin
    Refined hybrid system
    Dislikes
    No spare tyre
    Squeeze third row
    Multimedia touchscreen should be bigger

    Mitsubishi Outlander News

    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
    EXISTING MODELS
    Move over diesel 4WDs, it's hybrid time: Why petrol-electric power found in the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and coming Denza B5 will replace the diesel grunt in the Toyota LandCruiser, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Patrol | Opinion
    6 Mar 2025
    UPCOMING MODELS
    Toyota RAV4 rival in for an upgrade: 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander timing confirmed for Australia but when will the updated petrol and plug-in hybrid BYD Sealion 6 SUV rival go on sale?
    12 Feb 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    If you want a plug-in hybrid, buy it soon: The FBT exemption on plug-in hybrid cars is ending, how will that affect demand for popular PHEV cars such as the 2025 BYD Shark 6 ute, Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander and GWM Haval H6 GT?
    28 Jan 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    'We've got plenty of sticks, but not enough carrots': Mitsubishi Australia calls for help to allow it to sell more plug-in hybrid Outlanders and bring in electric cars quicker
    25 Jan 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Australia's 100 best-selling cars for 2024 show how competitive our car market really is: From the Ford Ranger to the BYD Seal and Chevrolet Silverado, do we have it all?
    15 Jan 2025
    SALES
    Australia's best-selling car for 2024 revealed! Did the Toyota RAV4 beat the Ford Ranger, or did the Toyota HiLux make a comeback?
    6 Jan 2025
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    Mitsubishi Outlander Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Mitsubishi Outlander varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $37,740 and going to $73,790 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Mitsubishi Outlander Seats

    Base model Outlanders have fabric-trimmed seating for up to five occupants, comprising two front bucket seats and a rear bench seat. There are also '5+2' three-row variants offering occasional seating for two more.

    Mitsubishi Outlander Towing Capacity

    The Mitsubishi Outlander has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg for the latest model available.
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    Mitsubishi Outlander Interior

    The Outlander comes standard with height/reach adjustable steering wheel with multifunction controls and paddle-shifters, two 12V accessory sockets, electric parking brake, dual-zone climate control and a six-speaker infotainment system with 8.0-inch touchscreen, digital radio and Apple/Android connectivity.

    Mitsubishi Outlander Colours

    Black Diamond
    Cosmic Blue
    Graphite Grey
    Red Diamond
    Sterling Silver
    White
    White Diamond

    Mitsubishi Outlander Accessories

    At a minimum, all Outlanders come standard with 18-inch silver finish alloy wheels and a full-size alloy spare, LED headlights/ DRLs/rear fog-lights/rear high stop-lamp, rear spoiler and more.

    Mitsubishi Outlander FAQs

    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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    Should I buy a Nissan X-Trail or a Mitsubishi Outlander?

    This issue will always come down to the documented service history that each car comes with. A switched-on previous owner will not only have serviced the vehicle by the book, but will also have kept the relevant receipts as proof of this crucial work being done. We'd always choose the vehicle with a big wad of service receipts over a similar car with no (or less) evidence of scheduled maintenance.

    Beyond that, the Nissan clearly has almost 50,000 fewer kilometres on its odometer, so all things being equal it probably nudges ahead at that point. In either case, the CVT transmission fitted to these cars is likely to be the major source of mechanical grief down the track. Both brands' CVT transmissions have been known to give trouble. If that bothers you, then perhaps the one to buy is the Outlander AWD with the turbo-diesel engine option. In that guise, the vehicle has a conventional automatic transmission rather than a CVT.

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    Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Mitsubishi Outlander Boot Space

    The base model Outlander ES 2WD luggage area provides (VDA) 485 litres of load volume with the rear seat upright and up to 1466 litres (or more than 1.4 cubic metres) with the rear seat folded. For seven seat models load volume starts at (VDA) 163 litres with all seats upright, which expands to 478 litres with the third-row folded and up to 1473 litres (or more than 1.4 cubic metres) with the second and third rows folded.

    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 Wheel Size

    The Mitsubishi Outlander has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x60 R18 1 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x18 inches.
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    Mitsubishi Outlander Engine

    All petrol-only Outlanders share the same 2.5-litre four cylinder engine which produces 135kW at 6000rpm and 244Nm of torque at 3600rpm. The PHEV delivers 185kW of power and 450Nm of torque.

    Mitsubishi Outlander Speed

    Petrol-only Outlanders can accelerate from 0-100km/h in approximately 10.5 seconds. The plug-in hybrid lowers the 0-100km/h sprint just over 7.0 seconds with both having a top speed of around 190km/h.

    Mitsubishi Outlander Range

    Mitsubishi claims combined urban average consumption of 8.1L/100km, resulting in a theoretical driving range of around 680km from its 55-litre tank. It uses 91 RON petrol. Theoretically the 'PHEV' Plug-in Hybrid will take you 3700km between refills, but that's predicated on keep the battery charging constantly (as in, every 100km).