The all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is far better-looking than it has a right to be, coming from the company that brought us some stylistically questionable rides in the not-so-distant past.

This bodes well for the refresh of the 2025 Outlander that comes very soon. Mitsubishi is expected to show off refinements such as tweaked styling along with an updated cabin with Yamaha sound.

although a small third-row seat is exclusive to the Mitsubishi. Acceleration is leisurely but the continuously variable transmission is responsive, and the Outlander managed 25 mpg overall.

The first thing you'll likely notice is the pleasant pink hue covering the Outlander's upholstery, one of a series of new interior colors. Mitsubishi also tweaked the layout of the center console ...

Mitsubishi’s legendary S-AWC was on our test model 2022 Outlander, and we found it to live up to its expectations. This is one of the better all-weather and light-terrain systems on the market ...

But things are a bit different over at Mitsubishi. The Japanese automaker considers the Outlander—a compact SUV that competes in one of the most mainstream segments there is—to be its flagship.

Other than price, Mitsubishi doesn't really stand out much in 2025. Last year, I reviewed the plug-in hybrid version of the Outlander and I found it to be a perfectly serviceable PHEV with a lot ...