2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

The US is a very important market for Mitsubishi. Compact SUVs are the best ways to make your presence felt in the US market. The 2020 Outlander is Mitsubishi’s tool for achieving this target and has hence given the 2020 version a whole set of feature upgrades and a facelift. The 2020 Outlander comes in a total of 4 trims and starts from $24,695 going over $33,195 for the top of the line GT trim.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander comes in a total of 4 trims and has an option for both FWD and AWD configurations for all trims. Barring the top of the Line GT, all other trims are powered by a 2.4L Inline 4 cylinder Motor that generates 166hp and 162lbs-ft of torque. The GT trim gets a 3.0L V6 Motor which generates a massive 224hp and 215lbs-ft of torque.

Trims	ES	SE	SEL	GT
Price(2WD)	$24,695	$25,695	$27,095	-
Price(AWD)	$26,195	$27,695	$29,095	$33,195
Features	7 Passenger Seating	Adds/Upgrades these from “ES”	Adds/Upgrades these from “SE”	Adds/Upgrades these from “SEL”
	18” Alloy Wheels	18” Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Homelink	Power Sunroof with Sunshade and Tilt feature
	7” Touchscreen Infotainment with Bluetooth	7” Smartphone Link Display Audio System with Apple Car Play and Android Auto	Blind Spot Warning, Lane Change Assist	9 Speaker 710W Rockford-Fosgate Music System
	Dual Zone Auto Climate Control	SiriusXM Radio	Rear Cross traffic Alert	3.0L Engine and Paddle Shifters
	LED DRL	FAST Key Passive Entry	Power Remote Tailgate	LED high and Low Beam Headlights
	Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold	Fog Lights	Power Folding Side View Mirrors	Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters
	Shark Fin Antenna	Turn Indicators on Side Mirrors	Leather Seating	LCD Color Multi-Information Display
	Power Windows with Driver Controlled Auto Up/Down

The base ES trim gets features like a big 7” Touchscreen Infotainment System, Dual Zone Climate Control and LED DRL’s, which makes it one of the most well-loaded SUVs in the segment.

Trim to Choose

The base 2 trims miss out on a lot of standard and safety features. Thus, we would suggest you buy the SEL trim as it packs in a lot of modern features like Apple Car Play and Android Auto along with the safety features.

With three powertrains that include a class-exclusive PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) model, the Outlander has something for almost everyone—unless zippy acceleration and engine refinement are important, that is–Caranddriver.com

 Engine and Transmission

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with 2 Engine options. The ES, SE and SEL Trims get a 2.4L Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated Motor that belts out 166Hp at 6,000rpm and 162lbs-ft of Torque at 4,200rpm. This Motor is paired to a CVT Transmission that delivers power to the Front Wheels. This Engine feels very strained and runs out of juice when revved hard or pushed to the limits. The Pronounced Rubber band Effect from the CVT worsens the Case for this Engine and dampens the overall driving experience.

Models	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S	Chevrolet Equinox L	Honda CR-V LX	Mazda CX-5 Sport	Hyundai Santa Fe SE	Kia Sorento L	Nissan Rogue S	GMC Terrain SL	Subaru Forester 2.5i	Ford Escape S suv
MSRP	$25,690	$25,190	$24,795	$25,345	$25,345	$26,545	$26,980	$25,795	$26,195	$24,295	$25,100
Engine	2.4L i4	2.0L I4 Intercooled TSI	1.5L I4 Turbocharged	2.4L I4 i-VTEC	2.5L I4	2.4L I4	2.4L I4	2.5L i4	1.5L i4 Turbo Gas/Ethanol	2.5L Flat 4	2.5L i4 Regular Unleaded
Transmission	Continuously variable automatic	8 Speed automatic	6 Speed automatic	CVT	6 Speed automatic	8 Speed automatic	6 Speed automatic	CVT	9 Speed automatic	CVT	6 Speed automatic
Horsepower	166 hp@ 6000rpm	184hp@ 4400rpm	170hp@ 5600rpm	184hp@ 6400rpm	187hp@ 6000rpm	185hp@ 6000rpm	185hp@ 6000rpm	170hp@ 6000rpm	170hp@ 5600rpm	182hp@ 5800 rpm	168 hp@ 6000rpm
Torque	162 ft-lbs@ 4200rpm	221ft-lbs@ 1600 rpm	203ft-lbs@ 2000rpm	180ft-lbs@ 3900rpm	186ft-lbs@ 4000rpm	178ft-lbs@ 4000rpm	178ft-lbs@ 4000rpm	175ft-lbs@ 4400rpm	203ft-lbs@ 2000rpm	176ft-lbs@ 4400rpm	170 ft-lbs@ 4500rpm

For people wanting a more enthusiastic performer to have the option of going for the 3.0L V6 that belts out 224Hp at 6250rpm and 215lbs-ft at 3750rpm. This engine is mated to a 6 Speed electronic Transmission and is only available in the Top of the Line GT Trim.

Acceleration

The Dull 2.4L Inline 4 Engine does not do well in terms of outright acceleration from a standstill. Rivals like the Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape and Kia Sorento offer a far better performance despite similar body structures and size.

Models	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S suv	Ford Escape S suv	Chevrolet Equinox L suv	Honda CR-V LX suv	Mazda CX-5 SPORT suv	Hyundai Santa Fe SE suv	Kia Sorento L suv	Nissan Rogue S suv	GMC Terrain SL suv	Subaru Forester suv
0-60 MPH	9.2	N/A	7.1 sec	N/A	7.7 sec	8.7 sec	8.9 sec	7.3 sec	N/A	6.8 sec	9.6 sec
Quarter mile	N/A	N/A	16.7 sec	N/A	16 sec	16.7 sec	16.7 sec	N/A	N/A	15.4 sec	17.3 sec
Engine	2.4L i4	2.0L i4	2.5L i4 Regular Unleaded	1.5L I4 Turbocharged	2.4L I4 i-VTEC	2.5L I4	2.4L I4	2.4L I4	2.5L I4	1.5L I4 Turbocharged	2.5L flat4
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3329	3721	3552	3274	3307	3541	3591	3810	3456	3449	3499
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	6.5	7.7	7.3	6.3	N/A	6.3	N/A	N/A	6.1	N/A	N/A

In terms of Emission though, the Naturally Aspirated Unit of the Mitsubishi ranks pretty high when it comes to the least emission figures emitted by a compact SUV.

Ride and Handling

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with a reworked suspension and chassis design which, Mitsubishi designers say improves the riding experience inside the SUV. Steering offers a lot of feedback and inspires confidence while taking turns at high speeds.

The Outlander isn’t the most comfortable SUV in its class but does offer adequate cushioning and bolstering for short trips. One of the highlights of the Outlander has to be its silent ride. The cabin offers good noise insulation from the Outside and the dull engine noise seeps in through only when it’s revving past 5000rpm.

In terms of handling, the Outlanders meet most expectations and do its best, to ensure confidence-inspiring handling on highways or city roads. The Tires offer good grip while cornering at decent speeds while they tend to offer little less grip Off-Road.

Braking

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has one of the smallest brake rotors in this comparison on the front. On the Rear, however, it’s the other way around. This means that the pressure to impact balance isn’t the best but it tends to provide good stopping power when needed.

Model	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S suv	Ford Escape S suv	Chevrolet Equinox L suv	Honda CR-V LX suv	Mazda CX-5 SPORT suv	Hyundai Santa Fe SE suv	Kia Sorento L suv	Nissan Rogue S suv	GMC Terrain SL suv	Subaru Forester suv
Brake Front (in.)	11.6	13.4	12.8	N/A	11.1	11.7	12.6	12.6	11.7	11.6	11.8
Brake Rear (in.)	11.9	11.8	12	N/A	10.2	11.9	12	12	11.5	11.2	11.3
60-0 MPH (ft.)	121	N/A	112	N/A	115	136	130	N/A	N/A	130	129

In terms of Brake Feel though, they tend to be spongy at times but they aren’t overly sensitive. In terms of stopping distances as well, the Mitsubishi stops from a 60MPH to 0MPH in 121ft, which is at par with the other SUVs in the segment.

In the previous sections, we have seen that the 2.4Lengine of the Mitsubishi Outlander isn’t the most refined or powerful engine to drive in the segment. Mitsubishi has however done this to improve one of the more important parameters of the SUV, the MPG figures.

The Outlander offers a respectable 27MPG to the Gallon on an average. This, coupled with the massive 16.6Gallon Fuel Tank gives a Combined Average Range of around 415 Miles, which is one of the best in Class.

Model	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S suv	Ford Escape S suv	Chevrolet Equinox L suv	Honda CR-V LX suv	Mazda CX-5 SPORT suv	Hyundai Santa Fe SE suv	Kia Sorento L suv	Nissan Rogue S suv	GMC Terrain SL suv	Subaru Forester suv
MPG (city)	25	22	21	26	26	25	22	22	26	26	26
MPG (highway)	30	29	29	32	32	31	29	29	33	32	30
MPG (combined)	27	25	24	28	28	28	25	25	29	28	28
Range (city/highway) (miles)	415/498	337 / 444	330/455	387 / 477	364 / 448	370 / 459	414 / 545	414 / 545	377 / 479	387.4/447	431.6/547.8
Tank Capacity (gal)	16.6	15.3	15.7	14.9	14.0	14.8	18.8	18.8	14.5	14.9	14.9

The Powerful 3.0L V6 motor, however, compromises the Fuel Efficiency in favor of a better performance. The V6 delivers 22MPG on an average and gives an overall range of 350Miles, which is still a respectable number.

While it isn't the most utilitarian car in its class, the Outlander does have some versatile features such as third-row seating and decent tow ratings–Edmunds.com

Seating and Comfort

One of the Main Highlights of the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander is its Seating Ability. The Outlander can seat 7 People, as it comes in a 7 Seater Configuration as standard. The 3^Rd Row however is best suited for kids as they are quite cramped and compact in terms of the area they offer.

Model	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S suv	Ford Escape S suv	Chevrolet Equinox L suv	Honda CR-V LX suv	Mazda CX-5 SPORT suv	Hyundai Santa Fe SE suv	Kia Sorento L suv	Nissan Rogue S suv	GMC Terrain SL suv	Subaru Forester suv
Passenger capacity	7	7	5	5	5	5	5	7	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.6/56.4/40.9	39.6/57.0/40.2	39.9/55.9/43.1	40.0/57.2/40.9	40.1/57.9/41.3	39.7/57.1/41.0	41.2/59.1/44.1	39.5/59.1/44.1	41.6/56.6/43.0	41.2/58.2/43.3	40.0/57.2/40.9
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.4/56.0/37.3	39.1/55.9/36.5	39.0/55.2/37.3	38.5/55.5/39.7	39.2/55.6/40.4	39.0/54.8/39.6	39.2/58.3/40.9	39.3/58.0/39.4	38.5/55.9/37.9	39.6/57.2/39.4	38.5/55.6/39.7

In terms of the Comfort, the Seats do a decent job of providing comfort to all the passengers in the cabin. We could, however, have loved a better cushioning of the seats and a higher Seating layout. Passengers seating at the front and 2md row, won’t complain much about the area on offer as it at par with the rest of the competition.

Infotainment

Mitsubishi has updated the Infotainment System of the New Outlander and added Apple Car Play and Android Auto in its existing Infotainment System as an option. A 7” Touchscreen System also comes as Standard across the Range.

However, this is whether the good points end. Intuitive and Easy To Use won’t be the first words that would come to your mind when you start using this infotainment system. They offer a considerable amount of Lag while usage and becomes even cumbersome while changing the audio settings or connecting other devices.

The Following are some of the features that can be found in the Infotainment System of the Outlander

• Android Auto and Apple Car Play Compatibility
• 7” Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation
• SiriusXM Radio with 3 Months Subscription
• Bluetooth, Front, and Rear USB Ports
• Rockford Fosgate Music System
• Bluetooth Telephony and Connectivity to Multiple devices

Cargo Capacity

Comparing with other Crossovers in the Segment, the Outlander offers a good amount of storage space behind its third row and ranks among the very few Crossovers in the segment that can boast of this fact.

Model	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Ford Escape S suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S suv	Chevrolet Equinox L suv	Honda CR-V LX suv	Mazda CX-5 SPORT suv	Hyundai Santa Fe SE suv	Kia Sorento L suv	Nissan Rogue S suv	GMC Terrain SL suv	Subaru Forester suv
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	10.3/34.2 behind 2nd Row	34.0	37.6	29.9	39.2	30.9	35.9	11.3	39.3	35.4	29.6

From a common perspective, the Outlander offers around 34.2 cubic feet of Space. This is among the highest in the segment and can take a lot of stuff with it. The Kia Sorento manages to beat the Outlander by a very small margin in terms of the Cargo space but that isn’t a substantial loss.

Interior Features

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with a good set of Standard Interior Features. It may not be the most utilitarian of the lot but it does pack some really usable features like Big Door Pockets, Center Console Cup Holders and more.

• Dual Zone Climate Control System
• Power Adjust Front Seats
• Heated Front Seats
• Rear Seat Infotainment System
• Leather Upholstery
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Keyless Ignition
• Available 3 Rows of Seating

Profile is the Outlander’s best angle, with a pleasing-if-anonymous crossover SUV shape–TheCarConnection.com

Design and Dimensions

The Exterior Design of the 2020 Outlander has seen some changes as compared to its previous year model. Mitsubishi has added a lot of Chrome into the Front Fascia of the SUV that includes the Front Grill and some extent of the Bumper. 18” Alloy Wheels now come as standard. The Rear End of the 2020 Outlander has also received some styling tweaks that include a redesigned bumper and a lot of chrome additions. The Mitsubishi Outlander ranks as one of the “Not So Small” compact crossovers in the segment. Spanning over 184 inches in length, the Outlander does make you feel it’s a present from the outside. The 67.3 inch of Height allows more room to be liberated inside in terms of the headroom on offer.

Model	Mitsubishi Outlander ES suv	Volkswagen Tiguan S suv	Ford Escape S suv	Chevrolet Equinox L suv	Honda CR-V LX suv	Mazda CX-5 SPORT suv	Hyundai Santa Fe SE suv	Kia Sorento L suv	Nissan Rogue S suv	GMC Terrain SL suv	Subaru Forester suv
Curb weight (lbs.)	3329	3721	3552	3274	3307	3541	3591	3810	3456	3449	3499
Length(in)	184.8	185.1	178.1	183.1	180.6	179.1	187.8	189.0	184.5	182.1	182.3
Width(in)	71.3	72.4	72.4	72.6	73.0	72.5	74.4	74.4	72.4	71.5	72.4
Height(in)	67.3	66.3	66.3	65.4	66.1	66.2	66.1	66.3	66.3	68.1	65.4
Ground clearance (in)	8.5	7.9	7.8	N/A	7.8	7.5	N/A	7.3	7.8	8.7	6.9
Wheelbase (in)	105.1	109.8	105.9	107.3	104.7	106.2	108.9	109.4	106.5	105.1	107.3
Track width (in) F/R	60.6/60.6	62.2/61.8	61.5/61.6	62.2/62.2	62.9/63.5	62.8/62.8	64.3/64.7	64.3/64.7	62.8/62.8	61.6/61.8	62.2/62.2

One of the standout points of the 2020 Outlander, is its superb 8.5 inches of Ground Clearance. Mitsubishi has ensured that the Outlander doesn’t suffer any hiccups while traversing the road less taken by providing good ground clearance. This allows the Outlander, to wade through Rocky Terrains easily and glide through big speed humps without much concern of scraping the underbelly of the compact crossover.

Exterior Features

The Exteriors of the Mitsubishi Outlander has a good set of features that matches the competition and better them in some areas. Some of the Exterior Features have been listed below.

• Rear View Camera
• LED Daytime Running Lamps and Rear Tail Lights
• Heated and Powered Outside Mirrors
• 18” Alloy Wheels
• Fog lamps
• Power Glass Sunroof
• Auto On/Off LED Headlamps
• Shark Fin Antenna

Features like Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer with Defroster and Roof Carrier come in Standard across all trims while Silver Roof Rails can be opted for only in the SEL and above trims.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander comes stacked, with Safety equipment and features that are offered in other rivals as well. We do however feel that the Standard Safety Equipment on offer could have been higher as the rivals offer those as standard.

Some Safety features include

• ABS with ESC and Driveline Traction Control
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Tire Pressure Warning System
• Multi-View Camera System
• Side Curtain, Front, and Thorax Airbags
• Blind Spot Warning and Lane Change Assist
• LED Auto Headlamps
• Forward Collision Mitigation
• Adaptive Cruise Control

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Honda CR-V

There is no denying the fact that the Honda CR-V is one of the Best SUVs in the segment. It flaunts an easy to understand infotainment system and best in class storage space. The CR V additionally has a rich lodge that offers two lines of seating and has enough space to oblige grown-ups. The Outlander, however, offers the Luxury of allowing 7 people to sit inside it with relative ease and comfort. What also sets the Mitsubishi ahead of the Head in terms of the Standard equipment on offer, which is higher than CR-V.

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is one of the most Sportiest SUVs in the segment. The Mazda offers one of the Best 2^nd Row Seating arrangement in the class as well. When it comes to the off-road ability, both the SUV’s are nearly matched and have potent 4WD systems. The Outlander, however, trumps the CX-5 in terms of the creature comforts on offer as a Standard fitment, good gas mileage and an ability to tour with 7 people on board.

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is the American Answer to what is essentially a market dominated by European, Korean and Japanese SUVs. The Equinox offers good fuel efficiency and way more space in the Interior for both the 1^st Row and 2^nd Row of passengers. The Outlander, however, can Seat 7 People in it and has a better equipment list in terms of creature comfort and safety as standard than the Chevy.

With The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, the company has tried to woo customers with its All-New Styling on the Exteriors, Features on offer and Gas Mileage. The Outlander also offers one of the Safest cabins in the class and has been a top safety pick for the IIHS for 2020 as well. The Infotainment System and the base 2.4L Engine are among the weakest points of the Outlander as other competitors offer a more powerful engine, with a lot more power and torque on tap. But with a good Gas MPG Figure, Decent Cargo Space, Stylish Exteriors and a Standard 7 Seater configuration, The Outlander certainly is one of the most practical SUVs in the Segment.