2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Name: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
Brand: Mitsubishi

Price Range: $18,495 - $32,998

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7.9

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

This 2023 Outlander is massively better than its immediate predecessor. Sharing a platform with the new-for-2021 Nissan Rogue, the Outlander benefits from the collaboration with an impressive touchscreen interface, upgraded interior materials, and improved ride and seat comfort compared to the old Outlander. An uninspiring powertrain and a few noted tech gremlins are among the few downsides.

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Pros

Comfortable ride and front seats
Generous cargo room
Generous warranty

Cons

Slow acceleration with 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Voice controls aren't very helpful

What's new

New Ralliart, Black Edition and 40th Anniversary trims
Plug-in hybrid version makes its debut and is reviewed separately
Part of the fourth Outlander generation introduced for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

1/20/2023

You're looking at the best vehicle Mitsubishi sells in the U.S. The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is a three-row compact crossover SUV with a genuine sense of style, modern technology and competitive power. If that praise sounds like the Outlander simply meets the basic requirements to compete in the segment, you're correct. But when you consider the rest of Mitsubishi's U.S. lineup, it's a miracle.

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Certified 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
SEL 4dr SUV
$23,584
great price
$4,906 below market
- 30,425 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 7 Seats, 24 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- Lancaster Mitsubishi (95 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in East Petersburg, PA
REMAINDER OF FACTORY WARRANTY, FULL DETAILED, EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT AVAILABLE, LEATHER, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE PHONE, APPLE CAR...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (24 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JA4J4VA81PZ017805
Stock: U210-219
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 09-09-2025
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
Black Edition 4dr SUV
$19,753
great price
$2,801 below market
- 56,000 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 7 Seats, 24 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Renn Kirby Frederick Auto (25 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Frederick, MD
FUEL EFFICIENT 31 MPG Hwy/24 MPG City! Mercury Gray Metallic exterior and Black interior. Heated Seats, Third Row Seat, Nav System, ACCESSORY TONNEAU ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JA4J3UA87PZ011018
Stock: U8309
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-21-2025

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It helps that the 2023 Outlander is based on the same platform and component set as the Nissan Rogue. However, the Outlander looks much different, comes with an exclusive third-row seat, and is tuned to deliver a unique driving character. Plus, the Outlander uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, while the Rogue has a new turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder under its hood. The Mitsubishi also has a more generous warranty.

The big confirmed news for the 2023 Outlander models is the arrival of a redesigned plug-in hybrid. We review the Outlander PHEV separately, but the TL;DR is that it looks just like the appealing gas-only version, has three rows of seats, and comes with a more powerful drivetrain with greater electric-only range. Otherwise, the standard Outlander adds new trim levels for 2023 to give buyers more variety and a wider range of pricing options.

While the PHEV sounds promising, we like the standard Outlander well enough, perhaps in part because it is such a massive improvement over the one it replaced. Be sure to check out our full Expert Rating to get all of the details.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Good

7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7/10

How does the Outlander drive? The Outlander's low point is its powertrain. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has decent power specs, but it's rather gutless in real-world driving. At the Edmunds test track, our all-wheel-drive test Outlander accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. That's pretty slow, and you'll notice it when trying to make a pass on the highway. A Honda CR-V, for comparison, covers 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds.

Otherwise, the Outlander is mild-mannered. The steering wheel has a decent amount of heft to it, and the body stays fairly composed when taking mountain curves at speed. It's not a sporty choice like the Mazda CX-5, but the Outlander will go around a corner without making your passengers queasy.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Outlander? The Outlander rides comfortably over a variety of road surfaces. The front seats are also nicely padded and can keep passengers comfy even on long road trips. We also like that the Outlander is one of the few vehicles in this class with available climate controls for rear passengers. The heated seats get quite toasty in the highest setting. Wind and road noise is unobtrusive, but you'll definitely notice the engine noise when you accelerate (which can be quite often, depending on your driving style or level of road incline).

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Outlander's interior is similar to the Nissan Rogue's. The driver's seat offers a good range of adjustment, so tall and short pilots alike should be able to find an ideal position. Oddly, the front passenger seat adjusts only fore and aft and in the seatback angle.

Getting in and out of the front seat is a cinch, but adults might have trouble entering the rear. The bench seat is mounted somewhat high, so you'll probably have to scrunch to avoid hitting your head on the way in. While the front and second rows are fairly spacious, the third row has only a minimal amount of legroom. It's effectively useless for anyone taller than a child.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The touchscreen interface is bright and has easy-to-learn menus. The Outlander's available integrated navigation system works pretty well, though its ability to search for points of interest isn't so great. The Bose premium audio system sounds pretty good and produces little distortion at higher volumes.

Most Outlander trims come with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay. That's great from a value perspective, but we'll note we had frequent glitches when trying to connect an iPhone during our testing. We're also not enamored with the infotainment system voice controls; they require following a rigid command structure and, in our testing, often failed to understand our commands.

The Outlander comes with a comprehensive suite of advanced driving aids. However, we found the operation of the traffic-adaptive cruise control and lane-centering features to be poor. For example, the cruise control seemed very slow to slow the Outlander down on the highway, and our drivers worried that it might not work quick enough to avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? There's not much room behind the third row, so long road trips are definitely out of the picture for a family of six. Storage behind the second row is generous at 33.5 cubic feet. There's also plenty of space with the second and third rows folded. One of our drivers fit 20-plus bags of mulch this way.

The Outlander also has plenty of spots to stash your gear. You can use the small tray under the center stack if you aren't charging your phone, and the underarm bin is nicely sized. The rear door pockets are rather small and so are the cupholders. Accessing the rear cupholders requires folding down the entire middle seat, so hopefully your cargo is totally secured.

If you need to fit child seats, watch your fingers while attaching the tethers. They are hidden behind narrow slits behind the seat and are surrounded by sharpish plastic.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The all-wheel-drive Outlander gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined (24 city/30 highway). We found these results to be achievable in real-world driving, though an observed 26.7 mpg average on our standardized test route was a little lower than we expected. Three-row competitors are a few mpg in arrears in all categories, though two-row SUVs are generally more efficient. You do pay for the Outlander's lower fuel consumption with lethargic acceleration. Rivals are more well balanced.

Value

8/10

Is the Outlander a good value? The Outlander's value depends entirely on whether you really need its third row. It might be useful on rare occasions, but it's not suitable for adults even on short trips. Almost every other two-row SUV is less expensive than the Outlander.

If you do need the third row, the Mitsubishi Outlander costs roughly the same as the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Outlander is less expensive than the Kia Sorento, but the Sorento is preferable for several reasons, including a roomier third row. If you just want a decent car with great features at an affordable price, the Outlander will meet your expectations. Also noteworthy are the Outlander's upscale interior materials.

Mitsubishi's warranty plan is quite generous. Every Outlander comes with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and five years/unlimited miles of roadside assistance.

Wildcard

8/10

"Outlander" and "fun" used to be mutually exclusive. Now the words are just strange bedfellows. Acceleration is tepid, and much of the driving experience is boring, but the Outlander no longer stumbles or flops when confronted with a set of narrow turns. Its quick steering is also something of a surprise, helping the Outlander feel ... dare we say ... agile. The SUV further stands out with a comfortable ride and pleasant interior.

The Outlander benefits greatly from its new Nissan Rogue underpinnings. With a tidy interior, buttoned-down ride and impressive materials in its range-topping form, the Outlander no longer feels like an afterthought from Mitsubishi or an also-ran in the class.

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander trim level differences

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is a rarity in the compact SUV class because it comes standard with a small third-row seat, bumping passenger capacity to seven. There are eight available trim levels: ES, SE Special Edition, SE, SE Black Edition, SE Ralliart, SEL, SEL Black Edition and SEL 40th Anniversary. All Outlanders use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque) and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and front-wheel drive is standard. Most trims offer Mitsubishi's Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) as the optional all-wheel-drive system, though it's standard on the SE Ralliart and SEL 40th Anniversary. Feature highlights for each trim include: Compare the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander trim levels in-depth.

Which Outlander trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the SE trim. It comes with a ton of great features at an appealing price, such as wireless Apple CarPlay, navigation and Mitsubishi's Mi-Pilot Assist collection of driver assist systems.

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Reliability

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #15 out of 29 among Compact SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#15 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

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Cost

$466/yr

vs. $465/yr
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Frequency

1.04x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

13%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

Recalls

2 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V369000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-25-001
Number of vehicles affected:: 198940
Defect Description:: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Number:: 23V345000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-23-001
Number of vehicles affected:: 89907
Defect Description:: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles

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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander since its last redesign.

2023 Outlander Features & Specs

Trim:

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$27,895
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	27 MPG
Cost to Drive	$152/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Outlander models:

Rear Automatic Emergency Braking: Brings the vehicle to a stop when sensors detect an object or person behind the car, and the driver has not already taken preventive action.
Mi-Pilot Assist: Works with several other safety systems to partially automate some driving actions.
Multi-view Camera System: Provides a top-down view of the Outlander to help in tricky parking situations.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover19.8%

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