| Pros | Cons | What's New |
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Good Fuel Economy | Not so spacious third-row seats | The SUV is completely redesigned for 2014 |
Low reliability | ||
Small cargo space | ||
Not a great navigation system |
$22,995
price166 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
torqueContinuously Variable-Speed Automatic
transmission2.4L 4cyl FWD CVT
engine-
basic warrantyThe SUV segment is an overcrowded market, with plenty of vehicles for the family-conscious population. The Outlander is one of Mitsubishi’s entries in the crossover segment. The Outlander is the more fresh-looking vehicle among the maker’s lineup even after 7 years since its redesign. With a new redesign for the 2014 model, the Outlander with its sporty looks, spaciousness, and impressive maneuverability is not too far off in terms of the looks.
Since the price difference is just $5000 between the base and the top-end model, going for the GT trim is not a bad idea. With a few more fancy features being offered the extra price makes a bit of sense and is not stupid. However, if you are on a budget and do not want to spend more than 25 grand then the SE trim works really well too.
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is offered in three different trims and comes at a starting price of $22,995 this goes all the way up to $27,795 for the top-end GT trim. The Mitsubishi’s price point makes the car go up against the likes of Dodge Journey, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and the Toyota Highlander.
The Outlander is offered in three trims, namely ES, SE, and GT. All of them are capable of seating 7 people, and each trim differs from the others in different aspects such as price and other features. The base ES trim starts off at a price point of $22,995 and the top-end fully loaded GT model is priced at $27,795, The differences between the models are mostly aesthetic, with a mix of comfort and drivetrain options.
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Model |
ES |
SE |
GT |
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Price |
$22,995 |
$23,795 |
$27,795 |
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Key Features |
16-inch steel wheels |
18-inch alloy wheels |
18-inch alloy wheels |
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fog lights |
keyless ignition/entry |
3.0-liter V6 |
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automatic climate control |
dual-zone automatic climate control |
all-wheel drive |
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six-speaker sound system |
heated front seats |
automatic xenon headlights |
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rain-sensing wipers |
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Since the price difference is just $5000 between the base and the top-end model, going for the GT trim is not a bad idea. With a few more fancy features being offered the extra price makes a bit of sense and is not stupid. However, if you are on a budget and do not want to spend more than 25 grand then the SE trim works really well too.
The 2014 Outlander is offered in two different engine configurations and the two different engines give the car different driving characters. The base engine on offer is a 1.6L Inline-4 that churns out 166hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. There is an option to upgrade to the bigger and powerful 3.0L V6 engine that is standard on the GT trim. This engine puts out 224hp and with a standard 4WD drivetrain. The powerful engine is also available as an option with the midrange SE trim for a price of $23,795.
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Model |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
Dodge Journey |
Mazda CX-5 |
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MSRP |
$22,995 |
$19,995 |
$21,395 |
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Engine |
Regular Unleaded I-4 2.4 L |
Regular Unleaded I-4 2.4 L |
Regular Unleaded I-4 2.0 L |
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Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission |
CVT w/OD |
Automatic w/OD |
Manual w/OD |
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Power |
166hp@ 6,000rpm |
173hp@6,000rpm |
155hp@6,000rpm |
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Torque |
162lb-ft@4,200rpm |
166lb-ft@4,400rpm |
150lb-ft@4,000rpm |
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0-60 mph (seconds) |
9.4 |
9.5 |
8.9 |
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Quarter-mile (seconds) |
17.2 |
17.5 |
15.3 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
118 |
125 |
122 |
The Outlander isn’t the most powerful car here. With 173 hp and 166 lb-ft torque on offer, the Dodge Journey is really an impressive SUV. The Outlander, in theory, is down on power and that simply translates to less performance but on the contrary, the Outlander proves itself to be faster in terms of the 0-60mph acceleration and the quarter-mile run.
The Outlander does not fail to impress with its mileage figures. The lower power output helps pay dividends in this regard. If a good SUV with average interior space and good fuel efficiency is what you are looking for then the Outlander is the best choice. A car with higher fuel efficiency also means cheaper fuel bills in the long term. The SUV returns 25 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and combined mileage of 28 mpg.
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Model |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
Dodge Journey |
Mazda CX-5 |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
25 |
19 |
26 |
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MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
31 |
26 |
35 |
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MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
28 |
23 |
30 |
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Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
16.6 |
20.5 |
14.8 |
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Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
415/514/464 |
389/533/471 |
384/518/444 |
As an individual car, it is really good in terms of mileage but pits it against competition and the Mazda CX-5 manages to do better with 26 mpg in the cities, 35 mpg in the highways, and combined mileage of 30 mpg. The Dodge has the least efficient engine in terms of fuel efficiency.
The front seats are a comfortable place to be in, but the second row feels more spacious when compared. The third row is a bit constrained and lacks space. The interior is set up with a bit of soft-touch vinyl bits and is much more improved and better when compared to its previous generations. There are many other features offered in the interior as well.
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Model |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
Dodge Journey |
Mazda CX-5 |
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Seating Capacity |
7 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.6/56.4/40.9 |
40.8/57.5/40.8 |
40.1/57.5/41 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.4/56.1/37.3 |
39.9/56.9/36.1 |
39/55.5/39.3 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
10.3 |
10.7 |
34.1 |
The Mitsubishi Outlander comes with seating for 7, the competition offers seating only for 5. However, when it comes to interior dimensions, they are very similarly matched to each other. All the cars are spacious and do not seem cramped dimensionally. Although, it is worth mentioning that the Dodge has the most legroom in the first as well as the second row. Other interior features include:
The 2014 Outlander does not come with the best infotainment unit in the market. It is difficult to use the navigation system when compared to that of its rivals. Irrespective of this issue, it gets a 7-inch touch screen along with many optional and standard features to ensure the best infotainment experience. Other infotainment features include:
The Outlander holds the Mitsubishi branding on its grille in a simple style. This SUV does not have the traditional tough looks of an SUV and looks more beautiful than Macho. The car comes with 16-inch steel wheels as standard along with an upgradable 18-inch wheel option in the higher trims. You get the sunroof as an optional feature along with rain-sensing wipers and a bunch of other tech gizmos.
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Model |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
Dodge Journey |
Mazda CX-5 |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3274 |
3818 |
3194 |
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Length (in.) |
183.3 |
192.4 |
178.7 |
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Width (in.) |
70.9 |
72.2 |
72.4 |
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Height (in.) |
66.1 |
66.6 |
65.7 |
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Ground Clearance (in.) |
8.5 |
7.3 |
8.5 |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
105.1 |
113.8 |
106.3 |
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the narrowest with 70.9 inches. The Dodge Journey is the longest SUV in terms of length and height and it also is the heaviest car in here. Both Mazda and Mitsubishi share the Ground clearance figure of 8.5 inches. Other key features of the Outlander are:
The Outlander offers really good safety features that make the car safer. Both the NHTSA and IIHS have awarded the Mitsubishi Outlander with their top ratings, that is the SUV got a 5-star rating from NHTSA and the “Top Safety Pick+” award from IIHS. Apart from the ratings, the Outlander also comes loaded with all the standard safety features and some extra optional features to ensure maximum safety. Some of the safety features in the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander include:
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a good car that offers a comfortable drive for affordable pricing, the car is pretty different from the traditional SUVs in terms of looks and might be a good deal. However, this car is not known for having the best safety and reliability ratings and thanks to the car’s rarity getting spares for the car is quite a struggle and time-consuming process.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #15 | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | 120 mph | |||
2014 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #1 | 6.5 sec | 15.1 sec | 115 mph | |||
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Ranked #2 | 6.6 sec | 15.0 sec | 155 mph | |||
2014 Jeep Wrangler Ranked #3 | 6.9 sec | - | - | |||
2014 Nissan Armada Ranked #4 | 7.2 sec | 15.5 sec | - | |||
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #5 | 7.3 sec | 15.4 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #3 | 25 mpg | 31 mpg | 27 mpg | 16.6 gal. | 415/514.6 mi. | |||
2014 Mazda CX-5 Ranked #1 | 26 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | 14.8 gal. | 384.8/518 mi. | |||
2014 Nissan Rogue Ranked #2 | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 377/478.50 mi. | |||
2014 Toyota RAV4 Ranked #4 | 24 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 381.6/492.9 mi. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Equinox Ranked #4 | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | 18.8 gal. | 413.6/601.6 mi. | |||
2014 GMC Terrain Ranked #4 | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | 18 gal. | 396/576 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #16 | 183.3 in. | 70.9 in. | 66.1 in. | 8.5 in. | 105.1 in. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Suburban Ranked #1 | 224.4 in. | 79.1 in. | 76.8 in. | 9.1 in. | 130 in. | |||
2014 GMC Yukon XL Ranked #2 | 222.4 in. | 79.1 in. | 76.8 in. | 8.9 in. | 130 in. | |||
2014 Nissan Armada Ranked #3 | 207.7 in. | 79.3 in. | 77.2 in. | 9.8 in. | 123.2 in. | |||
2014 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #4 | 205.1 in. | 79.9 in. | 77 in. | 9.9 in. | 122 in. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Ranked #5 | 203.7 in. | 78.5 in. | 69.9 in. | 7.2 in. | 118.9 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #26 | 10.3 cu.ft. | 128.2 cu.ft. | 63.3 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Nissan Rogue Ranked #1 | 39.3 cu.ft. | 105.8 cu.ft. | 70 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Nissan Xterra Ranked #2 | 36.3 cu.ft. | - | 65.7 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Ranked #3 | 24.4 cu.ft. | 150.8 cu.ft. | 116.3 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #4 | 18.9 cu.ft. | - | 120.1 cu.ft. | |||
2014 GMC Yukon Ranked #5 | 16.9 cu.ft. | - | 108.9 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #1 | 10.3 cu.ft. | 10.3 cu.ft. | 63.3 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Subaru Outback Ranked #2 | 71.3 cu.ft. | 34.3 cu.ft. | 71.3 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Jeep Wrangler Ranked #3 | 15.9 cu.ft. | 17.2 cu.ft. | 15.9 cu.ft. | - | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Chevrolet Equinox Ranked #4 | 76.9 cu.ft. | 31.5 cu.ft. | 63.7 cu.ft. | 212 ft. | |||
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Ranked #5 | 71.5 cu.ft. | 35.4 cu.ft. | 71.5 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Dodge Durango Ranked #6 | 43.8 cu.ft. | 17.2 cu.ft. | 43.8 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #12 | 1500 lbs. | 1521 lbs. | 3274 lbs. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #1 | 8500 lbs. | 1633 lbs. | 5467 lbs. | |||
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Ranked #1 | 8500 lbs. | 1295 lbs. | 5765 lbs. | |||
2014 GMC Yukon Ranked #1 | 8500 lbs. | 1633 lbs. | 5467 lbs. | |||
2014 Nissan Armada Ranked #2 | 8200 lbs. | 1849 lbs. | 5372 lbs. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Suburban Ranked #3 | 8100 lbs. | 1526 lbs. | 5674 lbs. |
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Posted On: July 15, 2024
I love it, altogether its a fantastic vehicle. The fuel economy is tits money, it's fun to scoot around, jumping lanes not giving a rats patootie. The sound system could be a little better, maybe put a sub in.
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Posted On: July 13, 2024
The mitsubishi outlander sport se. Is the like upgraded version the normal version doesn't have the heated seats or back uo camera to my knowledge. I've put 30,000 miles on it in 7 or 8 months. And hasn't really given me any problems other than than what driving that much does to a car.
