Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2018 new car review

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander there’s a new twin-blade grille with black mesh insert and silver garnish and new front bumper as well as new rear bumper and new 18-inch alloy wheel design to set it apart from last year’s Outlander. There’s also a number of smaller specification upgrades across various models that we’ll go into detail later.


What do you get?
There are no shortage of Outlanders to choose from with 10 in the conventional range (with either a petrol or diesel engine) plus the plug-in hybrid line-up.
We’re driving the mid-grade LS equipped with the 2.4-litre petrol engine, continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive.

Standard gear includes a keyless ignition, auto headlights and wipers, a cargo blind, 7.0-inch touchscreen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, digital radio, a reversing camera and dual-zone climate control. For 2019 there’s new leather-look seat trim for the LS.
Safety is well covered with forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning systems all standard.

What’s inside?

Aside from the new look on the outside there are a number of small changes to the interior of the latest Outlander. There’s an electric park brake for automatic models, rear seat air vents, one-touch power windows, four-way power adjustable seats and new seat cushions. They’re all minor changes that don’t make an obvious difference to the overall impression of the interior.

Indeed the cabin design of the Outlander remains rather simple and plain.
The saving grace of the Outlander is, and always has been, its space. The LS comes standard with a seven-seater configuration which makes it a good choice for families that need the added flexibility.

Room in the third row is tight, but that’s understandable as the Outlander is a mid-size SUV rather than full-size, so it gives families the ability to carry family and friends for short trips when the need arises.

Under the bonnet

The 2.4-litre petrol engine carries over from the old model, producing 124kW of power and 220Nm of torque. It’s a shame Mitsubishi focused primarily on the cosmetics of the Outlander as the engine could be improved.

It does an adequate job, but nothing more. The combination of a naturally-aspirated engine with modest performance and a CVT makes for a noisy experience on road, especially under acceleration. Mitsubishi claims changes to the exhaust manifold have reduced noise but from behind the wheel it doesn’t feel that obvious.

Fuel economy hasn’t been improved either with the engine still using a claimed 7.2-litres per 100km, which is behind the class-leaders but not dramatically so.

On the road

Mechanically Mitsubishi has tweaked both the suspension and steering for the 2019 Outlander.

The steering now has a quicker rack that the company claims improves response and feel for the driver. The suspension features larger front struts and new rear shock absorbers to make it more comfortable.

Has it worked? The good news is the updated Outlander is an improvement over the old model, feeling more responsive when you take a corner, and the suspension changes are aimed to help body control. Dynamically the Mitsubishi is still very much in the middle of the mid-sized SUV pack.

Verdict

If you’re looking for a seven-seater option on a budget - the Mitsubishi Outlander on offer at Group 1 Mitsubishi is hard to beat.


2018 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD specifications
Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol
Power: 124kW
Torque: 220Nm
Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive
Fuel use: 7.2L/100km



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