The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $37,648 including freight and delivery charges, while the Outlander PHEV starts at $50,748.
Comfortable ride and spacious cabin, great warranty, decent EV-only range (Outlander PHEV).
Above-average price, slow level 2 charging speed (PHEV), unimpressive fuel economy (PHEV).
New products are forthcoming, but for the 2025 model year, Mitsubishi’s lineup consists of only three models, and all three are crossovers. The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is one of them, and it’s by far the best of the trio.
The compact crossover segment in which it competes rounds up almost 20 models available for sale in Canada, so slices of the lucrative pie are pretty slim for some manufacturers. Fortunately, the Outlander has a lot going for it, and like any vehicle, a few shortcomings as well.
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is available with one of two powertrains, which the brand actually splits into two separate models on its website. The “regular” Outlander is equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5L inline-four that develops 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, sent to all four wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission. For the record, the Outlander is built on a platform shared with the Nissan Rogue, incorporates many interior components borrowed from Nissan, and this and engine and transmission combo was developed by Nissan. However, the S-AWC all-wheel drivetrain is Mitsubishi’s work, which includes rear wheel-to-wheel torque vectoring to improve handling and maximize grip on slippery surfaces.
Meanwhile, the Outlander PHEV, or plug-in hybrid, relies on a 2.4L inline-four engine, two electric drive motors and a 20 kWh battery pack, for a combined output of 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. S-AWC is also on board, though tuned specifically for the hybrid powertrain.
Fuel consumption ratings are as follows:
| Model | City/Highway/Combined L/100 km | Combined Le/100 km | EV-Only Driving Range (km) |
| Outlander | 9.7/7.7/8.8 | – | – |
| Outlander PHEV | 9.2/8.7/9.0 | 3.6 | 61 |
During our test of a non-hybrid Outlander GT Premium trim, we managed an average of 8.6 L/100 km.
For the 2025 model year, deciding which powertrain to choose is important, because the non-hybrid Outlander received a mid-cycle refresh, while the Outlander PHEV will get these changes for 2026. The non-hybrid Outlander benefits from revised front and rear styling, new alloy wheel designs and paint colors, retuned suspension and steering, a revamped cabin with new materials and controls, better sound insulation and a new sound system from supplier Yamaha.
There are several trim levels on offer as well, including ES, SE, LE, SEL, GT, GT Premium and Noir—the latter being exclusive to the Outlander PHEV. They obviously include incremental levels of comfort, convenience and tech features, and the base ES is equipped with 18-alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, heated front seats, cloth seat upholstery, dual-zone climate control, automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring. However, the non-hybrid Outlander gets a 12.3-inch infotainment system touchscreen as standard while the PHEV gets an 8.0-inch touchscreen, or a 9.0-inch display from the LE trim level upwards. The “regular” Outlander also offers a Yamaha sound system with 8 or 12 speakers, while the PHEV gets a 9-speaker Bose stereo in the GT and above variants.
Meanwhile, the most luxurious variants are equipped with active cruise control with stop and go functionality, ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats, rear-door pull-up sunshades, semi-aniline leather, rain-sensing windshield wipers, head-up display, navigation and more, in addition to the panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, heated steering wheel and power-adjustable front seats that are available in mid-range trim levels. Massaging front seats are found in the range-topping Outlander PHEV variants, but not in the non-hybrid Outlander.
In Canada, 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander pricing ranges from $37,648 to $49,548 with the non-hybrid powertrain, and from $50,748 to $62,648 for the Outlander PHEV. The brand also mentions $599 in dealer fees on its website. Compact crossover competition includes the Buick Envision, the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Equinox EV, the Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape, the GMC Terrain, the Honda CR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the Jeep Compass, the Kia Sportage, the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-50, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the Nissan Rogue, the Subaru Forester, the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Why You Should Buy a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander
- The Outlander offers a quiet and comfortable ride, and it’s the only compact crossover equipped with three rows of seats for a capacity of up to seven passengers. Yes, that rearmost row isn’t all that spacious, but it’s tolerable for short trips.
- Fully charged, the Outlander PHEV’s electric-only driving range is rated at 61 kilometres, allowing owners to leave home, run errands and pick up the kids at day-care, and come back home without burning a drop of fuel. On longer trips, the Mitsu is one of the rare PHEVs equipped with a DC fast charge port to recharge the battery pack at 80% of its capacity in as little as 38 minutes at a max speed of 50 kW. The charge connecter type is CHAdeMO, meaning a CCS adapter might be required at some quick charge stations.
- Mitsubishi’s flagship crossover offers a wide selection of trim levels to choose from, with upscale interior design, fit and finish. In fact, some high-end variants are downright luxurious, like the GT Premium we recently tested. The infotainment system is also user-friendly.
- Like all Mitsubishi models, the Outlander is backed by a solid warranty with 10-year/160,000 powertrain coverage (whichever comes first), and even the PHEV’s battery pack has longer warranty coverage than what the competition offers.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander
- The Outlander isn’t the most engaging to drive in the segment. We can blame its sheer size and weight, the non-hybrid engine’s efforts to maximize fuel economy over all-out performance, and the PHEV engine’s lack of liveliness. Then again, driving excitement isn’t a compact crossover’s mission anyway.
- While the non-hybrid Outlander’s fuel economy ratings are mid-pack in the compact segment, the Outlander PHEV is the least efficient among those equipped with a hybrid powertrain. If we’re frequently covering long distances or highway jaunts without being able to plug in, the Mitsu isn’t the most efficient choice.
- The Outlander PHEV makes sense for short commutes and being able to charge at home. However, because of the 3.5 kW on-board charger, topping up the battery pack from empty takes 6.5 hours, according to the manufacturer. That’s not quick. The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage PHEVs are equipped with a 7.2 kW charger that can fully charge their battery packs in two hours.
- The Outlander doesn’t come cheap. It carries one of the highest base prices in the segment, and the plug-in hybrid variants cost between $51K and $63K. At least it costs a little less than the Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid.
Final Word
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander shines as a versatile, solid and easy-to-live-with family vehicle. The non-hybrid variants aren’t the most fuel-efficient in their category, but they get the job done and they’re the only ones with three rows of seats. The mid-cycle refresh brings some welcome improvements as well, such as the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and the Yamaha sound system.
The Outlander PHEV is a good choice, but it depends on our daily commute, as described above. It’s also a more expensive vehicle overall, though the range-topping trim levels do feel pretty luxurious.
Simply put, the Outlander doesn’t excite the senses, but doesn’t have any serious flaws preventing it from being a recommended purchase. It’s also backed by one of the best warranties in Canada. Is it our hands-down favourite in the compact crossover category? Nope, but it’s still a good choice nonetheless.
