The Mitsubishi Outlander gets a refreshed exterior and interior for 2025.

There are four different versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander for 2025: ES, SE, SEL, and Platinum Edition. The Platinum Edition trim is only available with the all-wheel drivetrain while all other trims can be had in either front- or all-wheel drive form. It's offered with a single engine a 181-horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

The Outlander may not present as a hard-core off-roader, but it has enough toughness and ground clearance to get through loose, rocky trails and the occasional forest road. S-AWC models (with all-wheel drive) include an electronically controlled center coupling and an open rear differential.

The system is supplemented by an active front differential that helps get the torque split correct between front wheels, which is especially helpful in low-traction situations like ice, snow and mud.

The ES trim features a rear spoiler, turn signal indicators in the side mirrors, LED headlights and daytime running lights, 18-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, satellite radio, an 8-speaker sound system, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation, cruise control, wireless device connectivity, and 3 USB ports.

The SE trim adds a power liftgate, heated side mirrors, LED fog lights, 20-inch wheels, power driver seat, HD radio, adaptive cruise control, a garage door transmitter, wireless device charging, and push button start.

The SEL includes a power sunroof, roof rails, power folding side mirrors, power front passenger seat, heated rear seats, sport pedals, driver seat memory, ambient lighting, 5 USB ports, and a 12.3-inch gauge cluster.

The Platinum trim sites at the top of the lineup with a video-feed rearview mirror, cooled front seats, leather upholstery, separate rear climate controls, 12-speaker sound system, head-up display, heated leather steering wheel and a traffic sign information system.

Standard safety features include parking sensors, lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection, front pedestrian detection, a driver attention alert.

The Outlander is in a crowded field, up against best-sellers including the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape and the Subaru Forester. Against these, the Outlander offers a comparable exterior but manages to pack seating for more people inside. Interior space and fuel efficiency are both big strengths. Mitsubishi also says that the Outlander is one of the most fuel-efficient utility vehicles offered in the North American market with standard 7-passenger seating (it gets an EPA estimated 30 mpg highway).

Seating space for up to seven; good fuel economy from 4-cylinder engine; active-safety options; smooth ride; all-weather capability