2023 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine Type

This year, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is made up of 11 different trims – ES, SE Special Edition, SE, SE Tech, Black Edition, SEL, SEL Touring Package, SEL Premium Package, SEL Black Edition, the Ralliart, and the 40th Anniversary Edition. This year, every trim comes with the option to equip Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) traction system for improved control in a variety of driving conditions (standard for the Ralliart and 40th Anniversary Edition). There is also a two-tone option of the SEL Black Edition available. Every trim comes equipped with the same engine under the hood, a 2.5-liter MIVEC DOHC four-cylinder direct-injection engine capable of generating 181 horsepower and 181lb-ft of torque.

Driving and Handling

Also standard throughout the lineup is a continuously variable transmission (CVT), able to switch between gears without disrupting forward movement or control. Fuel economy slightly differs between the two drivetrains. The standard fuel economy is 24/27 mpg city/highway, and trims that come with S-AWC have a fuel economy of 24/26 mpg city/highway.

Exterior Features

A good selection of features come standard on every 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, such as automatic headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED low and high beam headlights, exterior mirrors with LED turn indicators, and rear privacy glass. One trim up, and consumers also get power, heated side mirrors in black for the Black Editions and LED fog lights. The standard wheel size is 18-inch wheels, only found on the ES trim. The rest of the lineup comes equipped with 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels, plus a special Black alloy for the Black Edition trims.

Interior Features

Standard interior features include cloth upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 40:20:40 split-bench for the second row (with folding function). One trim up, and consumers can enjoy synthetic leather seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, and leather starting on the SEL trim. Starting with the SE Special Edition, the interior comes with an 8-way power adjustable driver seat and heated front seats. 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL trims and the 40th Anniversary Edition also add memory to the driver’s seat, a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and an available heated steering wheel (standard on 40th Anniversary Edition). Aside from the ES and Ralliart trims, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander can opt-in for a power panoramic sunroof with an add-on package.

Entertainment

The standard entertainment setup is an 8-inch smartphone-link display, capable of AM/FM radio, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto, Bluetooth Wireless Technology; a six speaker sound system; and steering wheel audio and phone controls, plus voice recognition controls. Starting with the SE trim, consumers get SDA on a 9-inch screen, HD Radio, and Wireless Apple CarPlay. Select trims can upgrade to a Bose 10-speaker premium sound system becomes available on select trims with a package, standard on the 40th Anniversary Edition.

Safety Features and Warranty

Every 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with advanced dual-stage airbags (including the driver’s knee airbag), three-point seatbelts, anti-locking brakes, active stability control and traction systems, a LATCH child seat tether system, a rearview camera (multi-view camera system on SE trim and up), an anti-theft engine immobilizer, and are built with Mitsubishi’s signature RISE body construction. Several advanced safety features have also been added, now standard across the lineup. These include blind spot warning with lane change assist, driver attention alert, forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, rear cross traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. Starting on the SE Special Edition, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander comes equipped with adaptive cruise control; front parking sensors, lane departure warning start. The SE trim adds MI-PILOT Assist with navigation start.

All Mitsubishi vehicles are covered by a basic limited warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, a powertrain limited warranty for 10 years/100,000 miles, 7 years or 100,000 miles of anti-corrosion coverage, and roadside assistance.