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Which used Mitsubishi Outlander should you buy?

When new, the Mitsubishi Outlander was available with 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines, which while nothing to write home about, got the job done. The diesel in particular is worth considering if you regularly tow caravans or heavy trailers.

What really set the SUV apart from many of its rivals at the time was the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which initially used a 2.0-litre petrol engine, although this was changed in 2019 to a 2.4-litre petrol.

As well as being a big novelty, especially when it was first introduced in 2014, it was also very inexpensive to run for a car of this size, with its low CO2 emissions helping to slash the annual tax bill when compared with the petrol or diesel variants.

Those low running costs helped make the Mitsubishi Outlander one of the UK’s most popular plug-in hybrid cars.

Be aware that there are some concessions to be made by opting for the plug-in over the combustion-only models: while the petrol and diesel cars could be had with seven seats, the hybrid was strictly a five-seater due to the way the battery pack is positioned under the boot floor.

Read our full Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review

 

What used Mitsubishi Outlander trim levels are available?

Given the multiple powertrain choices and long life cycle, it’s no surprise that there’s a lengthy list of Mitsubishi Outlander trim levels. You can check out the key equipment on each version below.

Mitsubishi Outlander GX2 / 2

The entry-level model started out as the Mitsubishi Outlander GX2, which was only available as a petrol or diesel five-seater. For the 2017 model year, the car was rebranded to the more succinct Mitsubishi Outlander 2. Equipment highlights included:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Stability control
  • Hill-start assist
  • Front, side and curtain airbags
  • Dual-zone climate control (from 2017)
  • LED daytime running lights (from 2017)

Mitsubishi Outlander GX3 / 3

Stepping up to the Mitsubishi Outlander GX3 grade meant buyers had access to a wider selection of equipment. This is also the entry-level Mitsubishi Outlander trim for the seven-seater models. In 2017, this trim was rebranded to the Mitsubishi Outlander 3. 

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone air-conditioning
  • Front foglights
  • Bluetooth
  • Push-button start (from 2017)
  • Electronic parking brake (automatics only, from 2017)

Mitsubishi Outlander GX4 / 4

The Mitsubishi Outlander GX4 is where the model starts to feel a bit more upmarket inside in comparison with the less expensive models, with some high-end kit joining the spec list (see below). As with the other GX-branded trims, this spec was renamed the Mitsubishi Outlander 4 in 2017, which also saw the introduction of more advanced technology.

  • Keyless start
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable heated seats
  • Built-in sat-nav
  • Reversing camera
  • Adaptive cruise control (GX4s)
  • Lane departure warning (GX4s)
  • Surround view parking camera (from 2017 on)
  • Blind spot monitoring (from 2017 on)
  • LED headlights (from 2017 on)
  • Apple CarPlay (from 2017 on)
  • Android Auto (from 2017 on)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (from 2017 on, 4s models)
  • Automatic headlights (from 2017 on, 4s models)

Mitsubishi Outlander GX5 / 5

At launch, the Mitsubishi Outlander GX5 was the flagship model and predictably well equipped. The 2017 rebrand to the Mitsubishi Outlander 5 saw even more desirable kit added.

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Powered tailgate
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Digital radio
  • Heated rear seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • More powerful stereo

Mitsubishi Outlander Verve

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s trim levels were tweaked again in 2020. The entry-level car was now the Mitsubishi Outlander Verve, which had a revised spec list. It was only available as a five-seater.

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth upholstery,
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Cruise control

Mitsubishi Outlander Design

Moving up to the Mitsubishi Outlander Design spec from the Mitsubishi Outlander Verve introduced a seven-seater layout (bar the five-seater-only plug-in hybrid version) and additional equipment. 

  • Eight-inch touchscreen display
  • Reversing camera
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic headlights
  • Automatic windscreen wipers

Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic

Despite the name, Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic models didn’t make the SUV any nimbler to drive, although they did add some extra amenities and safety features to the spec sheet. 

  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Blind-spot monitoring

Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed

Sitting at the top of the pecking order during the car’s final few years on sale, the Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed trim offered a wide suite of appealing tech and equipment.

  • Built-in sat-nav
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Powered tailgate
  • LED headlights
  • LED front foglights

Is a used Mitsubishi Outlander a good buy?

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a rugged, family-sized SUV workhorse which counts the Subaru Forester and another Japanese model, the Toyota RAV4, among its rivals.

While the Mitsubishi Outlander wasn’t among the best SUVs you could buy when it was originally on sale, the car does have attributes that help make it a more tempting prospect as a used purchase.

Equipment levels are decent across the board. It’s also good value-for-money, thanks to heavy depreciation of new models.

While the most affordable cars tend to be early examples, paying extra for a younger Mitsubishi Outlander could be a good idea, especially if it still has some of its original five-year warranty cover left.