The Mitsubishi Outlander line-up will be updated for 2018 with drive-away pricing and the reintroduction of the entry-grade ES.
Announced on the eve of the arrival of Mitsubishi’s all-new Eclipse Cross small SUV and following the release of the 18MY Outlander, the 18.5MY (Model Year) version of the mid-size SUV stalwart kicks off with the five-seat Outlander ES 2WD (two-wheel drive).
Priced from $27,990 drive-away and powered by a 110kW/190Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (7.0L/100km), the five-speed manual variant includes a reversing camera, 7.0-inch infotainment system with digital radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, seven airbags and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Next up is the Outlander ES CVT, adding seven seats and a 124kW/220Nm 2.4-litre petrol engine (7.2L/100km) to the deal for $30,990 drive-away.
Mitsubishi’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) adds forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and reversing sensors to the 2.4-litre range for $2500, while all-wheel drive variants attract a $4000 premium (see price list below). Add ADAS to the all-wheel drive ES and you’ll pay $37,490 drive-away.
Stepping up to the Outlander LS brings auto headlights/wipers and Mitsubishi’s ADAS safety gear for $33,990 drive-away in 2WD form. The same equipment is also offered on AWD LS petrol five-seater for an extra $5000 over its 2WD sibling.
Turbo-diesel (110kW/360Nm and 6.2L/100km) Outlander LS variants are $3000 dearer again.
Finally, the top-spec Outlander Exceed seven-seater comes with AWD as standard and is available with the choice of Mitsubishi’s 2.4-litre petrol or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines priced from $43,990 and $46,990 drive-away respectively.
The Exceed range adds additional safety equipment including ultrasonic misacceleration mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree camera, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a tilt/slide sunroof.
Unique in its segment, the Outlander range is also offered with an AWD petrol-electric plug-in hybrid variant in LS and Exceed grades.
Not subject to drive-away pricing, the five-seat PHEV range is priced at $50,490 and $55,490 (plus on-road costs) respectively.
The 18.5MY Outlander range is in dealerships now.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander pricing (drive-away):
ES 2WD 2.0P 5MT five-seat – $27,990
ES 2WD 2.4P CVT seven-seat – $30,990
ES ADAS 2WD 2.4P CVT five-seat – $33,490
ES AWD 2.4P CVT five-seat – $34,990
ES ADAS AWD 2.4P CVT five-seat – $37,490
LS 2WD 2.4P CVT seven-seat – $33,990
LS AWD 2.4P CVT seven-seat – $38,990
LS AWD 2.2D 6AT seven-seat – $41,990
Exceed AWD 2.4P CVT seven-seat – $43,990
Exceed AWD 2.2D 6AT seven-seat – $46,990
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV pricing (plus ORCs):
PHEV LS 2.0H CVT five-seat – $50,490
PHEV Exceed 2.0H CVT five-seat $55,490