Key Features of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander

Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)

Available Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) is Mitsubishi’s hallmark traction technology, engineered to heighten stability, cornering traction, and straight-line confidence. With selectable drive modes—including Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Normal, and Eco, plus available Mud—S-AWC adapts to surface and driver intent. That means tighter control turning onto a sloped side street, surer footing pulling away from a damp stoplight, and steady composure during highway merges. S-AWC works hand-in-glove with the Outlander’s electric power steering and robust braking systems, including ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist, to keep inputs smooth and response natural. It’s the type of capability you appreciate immediately—and rely on continually—especially when pavement, weather, or rural cut-throughs add a little unpredictability to the route.

7-Passenger Seating

Practicality starts with the space you can truly use. The Outlander seats up to seven, with a third row that folds flat when you need maximum cargo and a 40:20:40 second row that helps you configure seating and storage on the fly. With up to 64.3 cu ft behind the front seats, 30.6 cu ft behind the second row, and 10.9 cu ft with all three rows up (SAE), the cabin flexes easily for strollers, coolers, musical instruments, or a weekend’s worth of sports gear. Rear seat air vents, multiple USB-C ports, and available comforts like heated front seats, synthetic leather suede seating surfaces, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate with adjustable height add genuine day-to-day ease. Families appreciate that the third row is there when you need it—and out of the way when you don’t.

12.3" Smartphone-link Display Audio with Navigation

Clarity is key when you’re driving across town or skirting the expressway around peak hours. The Outlander’s standard 12.3" Smartphone-link Display Audio with Navigation brings crisp mapping, clean menus, and natural voice integration together in one focal point. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Google Android Auto® mean no cord-juggling at start-up, and the available 12.3" full digital driver display can surface turn-by-turn prompts and critical data at a glance. Add a 10.8" Head-Up Display (available) to place key information even closer to your line of sight. The interface experience is backed by Mitsubishi Connect with Safeguard and Remote Services, offering a 24-month free trial (mobile app enrollment required) for added convenience and confidence from your phone—like remote start, vehicle status, and emergency assistance.

Dynamic Sound Yamaha® Ultimate

When Yamaha® meets Mitsubishi, in-cabin audio becomes something special. The available Dynamic Sound Yamaha® Ultimate system uses a 12-speaker, three-way configuration—including three 90mm midrange speakers with reinforced magnetic circuits—to deliver startling realism and balance. Dual amplifiers split low and mid/high ranges for cleaner fidelity, and extensive noise suppression increases panel rigidity for more precise bass and reduced resonance. Sound Meisters at Yamaha® helped tune the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to recreate performances with concert-hall nuance, while clever functions like Speed Compensated Volume (SCV), Rain Compensated Volume (RVC), and Air-Conditioner Compensated Volume (ACV, available on Ultimate) automatically keep sound clear and consistent as conditions change. Choose Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium for an excellent 8-speaker standard setup—or step up to Ultimate for that “private venue” immersion.

MI-PILOT Assist w/ Navi-link

Available MI-PILOT Assist w/ Navi-link integrates Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) to reduce fatigue on longer drives and simplify busy commuting. On marked roads, the system can help you maintain following distance, center the vehicle in-lane, and bring the SUV to a stop and pull away again in traffic. Combined with standard safety features—Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW) w/ Lane Change Assist (LCA), Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (Rear AEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and 11 airbags—the Outlander supports confident driving from every side. For added low-speed ease, the available Multi-View Camera System provides a 360-degree perspective to simplify parallel parking, tight-lot maneuvering, and garage navigation.