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Used 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a small crossover SUV that seats five and comes in three trims: SEL, LE and GT. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a four-cylinder engine, a rechargeable battery pack and electric motors that provide a total output of 221 horsepower. It can go an EPA-estimated 24 miles on all-electric power before switching over to normal hybrid operation. All-wheel drive is standard. Other feature highlights include:

SEL
The base Outlander PHEV comes with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Roof rails
  • DC fast-charging capability
  • Proximity entry and push-button start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats
  • 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • USB ports (one front, two rear)
  • Six-speaker sound system

Standard driver safety aids include:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)

Limited Edition
New to the lineup for 2021, the LE adds the following:

  • 18-inch dark chrome alloy wheels
  • Unique front and rear bumpers
  • Blackout exterior trim and grille
  • Sunroof
  • Eight-speaker upgraded sound system

GT
The top-line Outlander PHEV comes with all of the above plus:

  • LED headlights
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Dual household-style power outlets (replaces the rear USB ports)
  • Quilted leather-appointed seat surfaces
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Outlander and its surroundings for tight parking situations

Which Outlander PHEV trim does Edmunds recommend?

The new LE trim, which Mitsubishi added for 2021, is a justifiable upgrade from the base trim. We could do without all the black exterior accents, but a standard sunroof and upgraded stereo system are always appreciated. All Outlanders come with a strong collection of safety equipment, so there's little need to jump up to the top GT trim unless you have a strong desire for adaptive cruise control.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Chesapeake, VA
Vehicle
Outlander PHEV SEL
Outlander PHEV LE
Outlander PHEV GT
Vehicle
SEL
2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD
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GT
2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leather
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
221 hp
221 hp
221 hp
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
225/55R18
225/55R18
225/55R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
26 / 26 / 26 MPG
26 / 26 / 26 MPG
26 / 26 / 26 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
76 / 71 / 74 MPGe
76 / 71 / 74 MPGe
76 / 71 / 74 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
11.3 gal.
11.3 gal.
11.3 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
294 / 294 miles
294 / 294 miles
294 / 294 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
24 mi.
24 mi.
24 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
45
45
45
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
4.0 hr.
4.0 hr.
4.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
Curb weight
4,224 lb.
4,224 lb.
4,224 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
67.3 in.
67.3 in.
67.3 in.
Length
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
Wheelbase
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
30.4 cu. ft.
30.4 cu. ft.
30.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
66.6 cu. ft.
62.8 cu. ft.
62.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.6 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Exterior
Pearl White
Alloy Silver Metallic
Quartz Brown Metallic
Ruby Black Pearl
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic
Pearl White
Alloy Silver Metallic
Quartz Brown Metallic
Ruby Black Pearl
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic
Pearl White
Alloy Silver Metallic
Quartz Brown Metallic
Ruby Black Pearl
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic