2021 Mitsubishi Outlander debuts with third-row seating

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) launched the 2021 Outlander via Amazon Live, and sales will start in North American regions later this year.

The fourth-gen Mitsubishi Outlander Philippines is based on the Nissan Rogue (known as X-Trail in the local market). However, it still bears the signature design cues that are commonly associated with the Mitsubishi brand.

In case you’re wondering, this fourth-gen Outlander is different from the ground up especially when you compare it to the current available Philippine-spec model.   

The all-new 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander fourth-generation

Upfront, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander sports the latest version of the Japanese marque’s “dynamic shield grille,” and according to Mitsubishi, the lower bumper with its trapezoidal opening pays tribute to the Lancer Evolution X.

It also gets a pair of thin LED daytime running lamps with integrated signal lamps higher up the front fascia. Meanwhile, the fog lamps and the high and low beams are found on the side flanking the grille. The latter is of course reminiscent of the Xpander and Xpander Cross’ design. 

The rear end of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander

Towards the side, one can see that the new Outlander gets more aggressive. There are now deeper character lines, and the wheel arches look prominent. There’s also an abundance of glass in the front section, but the D-pillar has grown a bit in size. From the side, one can also see that this model rides on a modern-looking set of 20-inch wheels.

Under the hood, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander is powered by the new 2.5-liter gasoline engine, which is paired with a continuously variable transmission. The said transmission also gets a simulated eight-speed sport mode. Of note, this is the same engine found on the new Nissan Rogue.

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The new Outlander model from the side

At the most, the 2021 Outlander’s engine can make up to 181 horsepower and 245 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels, or to all four wheels depending on the variant.

Both variants come with the Brake Active Yaw Control technology, which to put simply, provides steering for the front and rear wheels.

In order to do its job, the steering system detects several variables and applies the right amount of driving force to each pair of wheels. As Mitsubishi claims, this optimizes grip, braking force, among others.

And speaking of safety, the 2021 Outlander, at least for the North American market, comes with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and a whopping eleven airbags.

There’s also a family-focused user app that provides added functionality, and security (tracking and usage logs) on top of the usual security features.

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The 2021 Outlander's cockpit bears some similarities with Nissan Rogue

Inside, the Outlander now offers seating for up to seven people. This is a potential game-changer for the Outlander because we’re convinced that it’ll prove to be even more attractive to family-oriented buyers.

There’s also a wealth of storage space, and the new 12.3-inch or 9-inch touchscreen offers Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and many other capabilities. 

Overall, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander took a step up in space and practicality. It’s also significantly more aggressive-looking than its predecessor. The most important feature, at least when it comes to Asian markets, is the third-row.

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A glimpse inside the new Outlander showing its passenger seating

For now, though, Mitsubishi is yet to release any word on when the new Outlander will make its way to other markets, including the Philippines. So, if you’re excited about this new model, keep reading here on Philkotse.com for more updates.