Big Upgrades Without the Price Shock
- Exterior Updates
- New Front Cabin Experience
- Yamaha Audio Sound System is a HIT
- Powertrain Unchanged
- Driving Impressions
Most New Exterior Updates Are Perfect
For 2025, the Mitsubishi Outlander receives a mid-cycle refresh that refines its bold styling while maintaining its reputation as a value-packed three-row SUV. Following Mitsubishi’s “Bold Stride” design philosophy, the updated Outlander features a restyled front grille, a steel-reinforced hood, and a refreshed lighting setup. The front LED lights now have a sleeker appearance, and the rear gets smoked-style LED taillights, adding to the SUV’s modern look.
New 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels, the largest in its class, give the Outlander an even stronger road presence. The 2025 model also introduces Moonstone Grey Metallic to the premium Diamond colour lineup, offering a deep, multi-layered finish that enhances the vehicle’s sophisticated aesthetic.
Interior Refinements Elevate Comfort and Convenience
Step inside the 2025 Outlander, and you’ll notice several thoughtful updates designed for a more premium feel. The center console has been reworked for improved functionality, making daily use more intuitive. New LED ambient lighting enhances the cabin’s upscale atmosphere, while the available 12.3-inch digital driver display and standard 12.3-inch infotainment system ensure essential controls are within easy reach.
Buyers now have the option of a Brick Brown interior or a light grey synthetic leather with suede-like fabric inserts, both of which add a refined touch to the cabin. Another welcome addition is wireless Android Auto, which joins the already standard wireless Apple CarPlay. Mitsubishi has even revised the wireless charging pad to better accommodate different phone sizes and shapes.
Perhaps the biggest news inside the 2025 Outlander is the introduction of North America’s first in-car Yamaha Ultimate 12-speaker audio system. This cutting-edge system transforms the Outlander into a private concert hall on wheels, delivering an immersive, crystal-clear sound experience. Yamaha and Mitsubishi engineers collaborated closely, refusing to compromise on audio quality. Significant sound-deadening materials were integrated into the cabin to enhance speaker performance, eliminate vibrations, and block out external noise. A newly designed sealed inner door skin allows the entire door cavity to function as a speaker enclosure, maximizing audio fidelity. Whether you’re enjoying music, podcasts, or audiobooks, this system ensures a listening experience unlike anything previously available in this segment.
Pricing: A Small Increase for Big Upgrades
Despite the many refinements, Mitsubishi has kept pricing relatively stable. Depending on your trim level and market, the 2025 Outlander’s MSRP has increased between $1,000 and $1,600 compared to last year.
- MSRP USA: $29,645 + tax & options
- MSRP Canada: $35,598 + tax & options
For the added features and improvements, this price bump remains reasonable, ensuring the Outlander stays competitive in the three-row SUV segment.
Cargo Space and Practicality
Mitsubishi has retained the Outlander’s versatile interior layout, ensuring practicality remains a strong selling point. With all three rows in use, the Outlander offers 10.9 cubic feet (308 liters) of cargo space. Folding down the third row significantly expands storage capacity, making it an excellent choice for families and road-trippers alike.
New for 2025, heated second-row seats are now available, adding extra comfort for passengers. As for the third row, it’s best suited for small children, though sliding the second-row seats forward provides additional legroom if needed.
The Engine is Unchanged for 2025
Under the hood of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander you’ll find a 2.5L, 4 cylinder with a CVT transmission. Performance stats remain the same at 181hp with 181 lb-ft of torque.
The Outlander also maintains its 2,000-pound towing capacity, making it capable of hauling small trailers, boats, or extra gear for weekend adventures.
Driving Impressions in California Mountains
Mitsubishi took real-world feedback and made key refinements to the 2025 Outlander’s driving dynamics. One of the most noticeable upgrades is the improved cabin insulation.
Road and wind noise are dramatically reduced, creating a near-silent interior—so quiet that you might be tempted to drive without music. But with the Yamaha Ultimate in-car sound system delivering studio-quality audio, turning it off isn’t an option.
Steering feel has been recalibrated, offering a heavier, more confident response that improves stability at higher speeds. I personally prefer this weighted feel—it gives a better sense of connection to the road and confidence behind the wheel.
Tackling tight turns in the California mountains, I found the Outlander’s handling to be responsive, with minimal body roll despite its size. However, I pushed the brakes hard on a downhill stretch (several times), and they began to heat up noticeably. The vehicle remained stable, and I never felt out of control, but it’s worth noting for those who might drive more aggressively in hilly conditions.
Visibility remains a challenge in certain areas. The 12.3-inch infotainment screen—while a welcome upgrade—sits high on the dashboard, slightly obstructing my forward view. Side and rear visibility are also limited, especially around the B-pillar (when looking over my left shoulder) and C-pillar (when looking over my right shoulder) which is not uncommon for 3-row SUVs.
Thankfully, the digital rearview mirror is a game-changer, providing a crisp, unobstructed look at what’s behind. Watch this nexts 3 Minutes Thursday to see the outstanding resolution.
Final Thoughts
Mitsubishi didn’t just refresh the Outlander—they refined it in all the right places. From the ultra-quiet cabin to the high-end Yamaha audio system and improved steering feel, this SUV punches above its class.
The slight price increase is justified by the premium upgrades, making the 2025 Outlander one of the most well-rounded three-row SUVs in its segment. If you’re looking for a stylish, practical, and tech-packed family hauler, this one deserves a spot on your shortlist.
Juliana @AutomotiveWoman
