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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a mainstay model in the SUV segment, and with a new year confirmed for the model, there’s much in the way of rumors that have run rampant in the industry over what Mitsubishi will bring to the table in the new year.
In today’s 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander preview, we’ll be going in depth to get you what you can expect out of next year’s Outlander, which is set to bring plenty of new changes to keep the Outlander fresh as it prepares to do battle for another year in the SUV Segment.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander stands out in the compact crossover segment with a surprisingly upscale interior for its price (we expect it to stay on par with its 2025 predecessor) and the rare inclusion of a third row, albeit a small one—something no rival in its class offers.
Following last year’s refresh, Mitsubishi has left the styling unchanged but swapped out the 2.5-liter four-cylinder for a new turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. The lineup now includes a new LE trim positioned between the base ES and mid-range SE, while the SEL Black Edition and sporty Ralliart models return.
The SE trim remains the best value, and pairing it with the SE Tech package adds appealing features like a 12-speaker Yamaha audio system, panoramic sunroof, and digital gauge cluster. All-wheel drive costs $1800 across most trims but comes standard on the range-topping Platinum Edition.
Starting in 2026, every Mitsubishi Outlander will feature the brand’s first mild hybrid system, marking a notable shift in the compact crossover’s performance and efficiency strategy. This new setup pairs a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, an arrangement that will also be adopted in the upcoming 2026 Eclipse Cross. While Mitsubishi has yet to release official output figures, expectations are that it will at least match the outgoing 2.5-liter inline-four’s 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, if not surpass them.
The mild hybrid system should deliver smoother acceleration and more responsive low-end torque compared to the naturally aspirated engine it replaces. In its previous form, the Outlander reached 60 mph in 8.6 seconds according to MotorTrend testing—a modest figure that still kept pace with similarly powered rivals like the 190-hp Honda CR-V (8.7 seconds) and the 187-hp Mazda CX-50 (8.5 seconds). Improvements in both acceleration and refinement are anticipated with the new electrified powertrain.
The Outlander boasts much in the way of solid additions to keep things fresh as it enters the new year. With a hybrid system in the works, the 2026 Outlander looks to build on its goodwill by being one of the best dark horse options in the 2026 model year. Stay tuned for more from St Pete Mitsubishi as information comes out!
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