New for 2020: The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander doesn’t get many changes to the metal. But there are some improvements underneath that help make this one an even stronger value for buyers who want a low price, big space, and loads of active safety features. Previously, the safety suite was available on the Outlander’s higher trims only. As of 2020, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warnings, and auto high beams are now standard ES trim upwards. The second row of seats has been re-sculptured for better comfort. Plus, the optional 8.0-inch infotainment gets a new interface and revised controls.
Mitsubishi’s signature has long been value-priced vehicles and one of the longest warranties in the business. That 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain offering is a tough one to ignore, no matter where you were originally shopping.
But that doesn’t mean that’s all the Mitsubishi Outlander has going for it. This seven-seater comes with four- and six-cylinder engines. And if you only need seats for five you can get a plug-in hybrid that is still the only one of those available in the class.
Plug-in buyers also get access to a new Premium Interior package that adds diamond-quilted leather. On GT, a new Mitsubishi Power Sound System replaces the old Rockford-Fosgate-branded system. It should offer better audio quality than the old one. Though, it trades that model’s subwoofer for some extra cargo space in the back.
The Outlander starts from $24,895 for a front-drive 2.4-liter ES model and runs all the way to $42,095 for a PHEV GT with the Premium Interior pack.