Mitsubishi is often overshadowed by its much larger Japanese counterparts, Toyota and Honda, but the automaker is still around and still offers a handful of vehicles in the United States. The Outlander is a surprisingly strong SUV with a nice cabin and third-row seats that can carry extra passengers in a pinch.
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
The Outlander received a substantial update for the 2025 model year, which brought revised styling, new tech, and a refreshed interior. Changes for 2026 are much more limited and only include a switch from the standard 2.5-liter engine to a new 1.5-liter turbo-four. There’s also a new LE trim, and Mitsubishi offers a couple of special edition models, including a Ralliart trim.
Design
The Outlander’s styling is polarizing, to say the least. It features slim upper LED daytime running lights (DRLs), and the headlights are mounted lower in the front fascia, giving it an interesting but busy look in the front. The rest of the design is more sedate, with a “floating” D-pillar look and prominent Mitsubishi badging.
Powertrain
The new turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine makes 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and either front- or all-wheel drive (FWD or AWD). The engine’s output looks modest on paper and feels that way in motion, but it has enough power for everyday commuting and highway cruising.
Interior
The 2026 Outlander seats up to seven people on standard cloth upholstery. Synthetic and genuine leathers are available, along with heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and more. While the third row is a nice addition, its size limits its ability to carry anyone taller than a third grader, and even then, it can be difficult to access.
Technology
Mitsubishi equips a 7-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other standard tech features include SiriusXM radio, navigation, a Yamaha stereo, dual-zone climate control, and voice command. Higher trims add wireless charging, a 12-speaker Yamaha audio system, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and more USB ports. Mitsubishi’s recently updated infotainment system is easier to use and more intuitive, but it’s still not as responsive or as simple as top systems in the business.
Safety
The 2026 Outlander hasn’t been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yet, but it comes well-equipped with driver-assistance tech. The list includes forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, rear-seat alert, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking. Available features include a rearview mirror camera system, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors, traffic-jam assist, and traffic-sign recognition.
Pricing and Release Date
As of the time of this writing, Mitsubishi hasn’t priced the 2026 Outlander, but it will likely be a bit more expensive than its predecessor, which started at $29,995. The 2026 Outlander should go on sale in late 2025.
