Mitsubishi Outlander Third generation
Mitsubishi Outlander (Third generation) was built from 2012 to 2024. Powertrain: Petrol: 2.0 L 4J11 SOHC MIVEC I4; 2.4 L 4B12 DOHC MIVEC I4; 2.4 L 4J12 SOHC MIVEC I4; 3.0 L 6B31 SOHC MIVEC V6; Petrol PHEV: 2.0 L 4B11 I4;…. Battery: 12 kWh Li-ion (MY2016–2018); 13.8 kWh Li-ion (MY2019–2021). Size: 4,695 x 1,810 x 1,710 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1395 - 1820 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
Mitsubishi unveiled the third-generation Outlander at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The production version of the Outlander was debuted in Russia in July 2012, and was introduced in other European markets in September 2012. While the new vehicle was introduced to North America at the November 2012 LA Auto Show it was not available for purchase until early 2014. North American Outlanders continued on the second-generation platform through model year 2013. However, the third generation Outlander are not sold in the Philippine market due to poor sales, in favor of the third-row Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
Reception
The Outlander PHEV was selected as one of the top five finalists for the 2014 World Green Car of the Year.
Battery incident
In March 2013, the battery pack of an Outlander PHEV at a dealership in Yokohama overheated and melted some of the battery cells, after the vehicle had been fully charged and stood for one day. Nobody was injured in the incident. The battery packs are produced by GS Yuasa, the same company that supplies the batteries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, whose entire fleet was grounded in January 2013 for battery problems. Mitsubishi did not issue a recall but halted production and sales until it determined the cause of the battery problems.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)28 mpg = 8.4 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 2 listed variants (27 to 28 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km12.608.4 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1260consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Outlander
- Fourth generation · 2021-present; 2026 (Rogue Plug-in Hybrid)
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Can I import a Mitsubishi Outlander (Third generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Mitsubishi Outlander (Third generation) is inside the age window for United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2037); Canada (2027); Australia (2037). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Mitsubishi Outlander (Third generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.0 L 4J11 SOHC MIVEC I4; 2.4 L 4B12 DOHC MIVEC I4; 2.4 L 4J12 SOHC MIVEC I4; 3.0 L 6B31 SOHC MIVEC V6; Petrol PHEV: 2.0 L 4B11 I4; 2.4 L 4B12 I4; Diesel: 2.3 L 4N14 DI-D DOHC MIVEC I4 turbo; electric motor: Meiden S61 / Y61 AC Synchronous Permanent Magnetic Motor (PHEV Version); battery: 12 kWh Li-ion (MY2016–2018); 13.8 kWh Li-ion (MY2019–2021).
How big is the Mitsubishi Outlander (Third generation)?
4,695 mm long and 1,810 mm wide and 1,710 mm tall, on a 2,670 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Mitsubishi Outlander (Third generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 2 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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