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38Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

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38Mitsubishi Outlander
3.7

320 reviews

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Build Quality
3.6
Value for Money
3.7
Noise Level
3.8
Mark
Mark7 posts
  Outlander

Mitsubishi sold me a car with a faulty fuel gauge. Luckily found out only a few kms after turning off the M4 after midnight. since then have repeatedly washed their hands of doing anything to rectify the situation by blaming the now 3 diabolical service centres who have either refused point blank to address the issue (Camden Valley) or blatantly… Read more

lied straight to my face about doing the diagnostic work that is required (Castle Hill). Third Mitsubishi Ive bought. NEVER AGAIN. If you want any defects fixed understand Mitsubishi will take ZERO responsibility for them. STEER CLEAR!

New D.
New D.QLD
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Aspire FWD

I bought a brand new Mitsubishi thinking I was making a smart investment backed by their so-called 10-year warranty. What a joke. Within months, the paint on the roof started peeling on a new car. When I took it in, expecting this to be covered under warranty (like any respectable company would do), I was told the damage was "caused by bird… Read more

droppings." Yes, seriously Mitsubishi is blaming bird their waste for defective paint on a brand new, warrantied vehicle. After some digging, I found that this is a known issue affecting many Mitsubishi owners. This isn’t an isolated case — it's a clear manufacturing defect. Yet they’re doing absolutely nothing about it, leaving customers stuck with the bill for their own poor-quality paint job. Their so-called 10-year warranty is completely worthless. If they won’t cover obvious defects like this on a brand new car, what exactly is the warranty for? Just a marketing gimmick to lure buyers in. This company clearly has zero accountability, and their customer service is arrogant, dismissive, and completely useless. I regret buying a Mitsubishi and wouldn’t recommend one to anyone. If you value your money and peace of mind, stay far away from this brand. Note 3 panel beaters specialists told that should never happen on new car.

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Loyal to good businesses
Loyal to good businessesVIC43 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM PHEV

What are the limits of a Mitsubishi PHEV? Should I buy one? What should I look for? The best way to think about a plug in Electric Vehicle is to decide if you have RANGE or DISTANCE ANXIETY? We have had liquid fuel vehicles for over 100 years now. Electric cars for longer, and steam tractors and steam trucks for longer still. If you have ever… Read more

run out of petrol and had to walk a few kilometres for fuel you know it is not a nice feeling. You also know about your parents being frustrated when call home to say your car has stopped. If you are an experienced driver perhaps you have taken a spare container of fuel.

Have you ever had range anxiety about your petrol or electric mower? Probabbly not. Have you ever had range anxiety about your battery drill? Probably not. You have another spare battery on charge. Right? Yep. Or you pop down to the petrol station for some fuel for your mower.

So think of your PHEV as an electric vehicle with a tank of petrol. Your mate had a dual fuel ford. Yep. LPG with extended range petrol! Think of the insurance money you will save because you haven't bought that extra special car or SUV. The doors, windows bonnet are all the same as other Mitsubishi Outlanders - so insurance premiums are around $800-$900. Not $2500 for mr DOGE's cars.

Maybe you were thinking of spending $6000 to $10000 on a home solar battery? Just park your PHEV in the driveway. Plug it in on an overcast or sunny day and you save your home finances on purchasing a solar battery.

So the Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander is an electric hybrid ---- different to other hybrids which can't be your home solar battery. different to other hybrids which you still have to watch the petrol gauge. But very like your mate's Ford or GMH dual fuel vehicle which had two gauges and you just flicked a switch to get the extended range. Or perhaps like the diesel off roader with a carry can of diesel in the back.

Oh yes you do have all the gismos for driver and passenger safety and communications. Do YOU have range anxiety? My PHEV family doesn't. Even in the snow! see photos.

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Genghis7777
Genghis777718 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol

Seats 7 uncomfortably; firm ride means all bumps felt by passengers – Experience: Rented for 8 days, driving a round trip between Auckland, Kaiaua, Tauranga, Tauranga, and Auckland, with six of us. Pros: * Seats seven; * Nice accessories such as electric rear hatch; and electric sun roof; * Easy to understand dashboard layout. * Stereo was loud and clear * Climbed hills and cornered windy roads easily. Cons: *… Read more

Our 6'4" son found the row 2 seats impossible to sit comfortably. I'm 6' and found insufficient leg room. Ceiling height was insufficient for our son too. * Anti-collision audio alarms were too quiet and easily drowned out in normal conversation. * Ride was firm and the car jumped around over bumpy roads. * No air conditioning vents for row 3 seats so it got stuffy back there really easily. * Lacked charging ports for devices for row 2 and 3 passengers. * Lack of cabin space means everyone has to pack as little as possible.

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Yuan J.
Yuan J.QLD6 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed Tourer

Best mid-range petrol SUV under 70K – If you're after a suv that's surefooted, great around town or interstate trips, then the Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Tourer/petrol is the vehicle for you. Had ours now a year and a half. Chose the petrol over the hybrid this time around. Does everything it's advertised to do with ease. It's been very comfortable around town in tight spaces, or on… Read more

the open road traveling interstate. The finish inside and out for the price point is excellent. It doesn't have lively race worthy performance, but that's not why it was purchased. But it never struggles on the open road and is happy pulling a modest trailer anywhere with ease. All the ergonomics are well thought out, though the cruise control takes a little getting used to. Using the cruise control on open road the Outlander does everything it's supposed to, maintaining speed without lag ect and the traffic speed limiter behaves well. There is a nice sense of luxury about the interior, although the piano black center console can be prone to scratching easily if one has a habit of throwing their keys down there without care. The rear tailgate auto sensor isn't as easy to use as advertised. So, in short, after looking at some 20 competing brands, the outlander Exceed Tourer Petrol stood out head and shoulders above the rest.

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Kayla
Kayla3 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed Tourer

*WARNING* RUST ON BRAND NEW 2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER!!! – *WARNING* RUST ON BRAND NEW 2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER!!!! We purchased a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Tourer in August 2023 from Von Bibra Helensvale. We noticed visible rust speckles all over the vehicle. Upon taking it back to Von Bibra, they advised it was common surface rust issue which happens on there vehicles. We have now had the car buffed… Read more

and polished three times from Von Bibra and the rust still remains riddled on the car. The attention to detail from the dealership to return the car three times to us confirming the rust has been removed is disgraceful and unprofessional. Absolutely disheartening when you spend 60k on a new car and it’s is far from an acceptable quality. Be aware!!!!!!!!!!

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Rohit
RohitVIC8 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol LS AWD

A very good family car for a very good price – There is enough space for a family, It is a 7 seater but the last two seats are basically to fit the kids but are not suitable for the adults. It came with a 10-year capped price servicing and a 10-year manufacturer warranty. A very good drive with good features (censors can detect any object in close vicinity and apply automatic breaks if the car… Read more

is on the move while reversing, cruise control is there, has a front camera to detect speed signs etc.). This model came with a touch-free boot opening as well but this feature is no longer available with this model. I have been driving this car for about one and a half years now and have never experienced any issues so far. It also comes with road side assistance included with capped price service, you service your vehicle timely and the road side assistance cover gets renewed for another year (Max cover is 10 years I suppose). All in all, I will say it was a very good decision considering the price I wanted to spend to buy a car. Downside: It is a bit challenging for two adults to sit with a car seat in or even without a car seat, 3 average sized adults will find it a bit uncomfortable to sit.

Positive reviews

Thierry
ThierryVIC4 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM PHEV EV EXCEED TOURER

Drivability is good. Cabine noise could be better. Acceleration excellent for the type of car Electronics still ok after one year of use. Spacious enough for my usage and our 3 kids. In terms of economy it is variable. My work back and forth is on the edge of the mileage described for the car. So if I do my 70 km on normal mode which favorise the… Read more

ev side of the car, my petrol consumption goes down to 1.3L. Which means I only have to fill up tank every 5 to 6000 km. Currently, I have tried to be on normal mode for the non Highway part of my travel, about 20kms back and forth and on tarmac mode for the Highway parts. Doing so my fuel economy rose up to 3.1 L/100 km. Which is about 1500 km per tank.

RayM
RayM6 posts
  Outlander 3rd Gen ZL LS FWD

Fantastic family car. Bought a grey second hand 2.0L automatic with 7 seats and 2wd, MY17. Have had it for 6 months now, with no issues. Uses around 6.8L/100km on the highway and around 10L/100km in town. Pros: Spacious, quiet, smooth, folding and sliding rear seats are brilliant, reasonable fuel consumption, accepts 91 RON fuel, 7 seats, Android… Read more

Auto, perfect size compromise between interior space and being able to park easily, reverse camera is excellent. Cons: Has very poor acceleration between around 30 and 60km/h, dealer servicing is quite expensive, has an annoying eco indicator on the instrument cluster, no rear air vents. Overall, my only regret is not buying one sooner. It's brilliant.

Aileen
AileenVIC11 posts
  Verified Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Aspire AWD

Truely an underrated gem! Owned this beauty for a week, and it was truely love at first sight. After my poor old Mazda 3 had been overtaken by the needs of the family, it was time for an upgrade. I came across the Outlander at the dealership where my partner works, and decided to see it in action. The short 10 minute test drive was enough to… Read more

win my heart. As someone who's only ever owned sedans/small cars, you would think the jump to a large 7 seat SUV would be intimidating? Nope. The outlander has the convenience of being large and spacious, but the luxury of not feeling large when driving. The CVT transmission gives a nice smooth drive, without giving off 'big car' vibes. No jolting or noisy gear changes, and a swift acceleration are an anxiety settler for anyone going from such a jump in size. The 20 inch wheels may also seem scary at first, however, it gives the convenience of height, but is still a breeze for my 3 + 5 year Olds to get in and out. Inside gives the simplicity and luxury feeling of a Japanese car. Plenty to offer without being overwhelming. Although, for me, jumping nearly 13 years ahead in vehicles, the tech is still an adjustment period. And the heated seats are a good send in the cold, Melbourne weather. Decided to trial the AWD and drive settings, and took the Outlander down 3km of gravel road. The gravel drive settings promises improved stability on gravel, and delivered exactly that! I was able to travel 110km/h down a gravel road (don't try this at home ;) ) without a single swerve or 'pray to jesus' moment. The Outlander saw that gravel road, and demolished it like it was nothing! Large boot space means no more Tetris Master moments when doing groceries, or questioning if something will fit. You can be assured that there's room for everything including the kitchen sink + more.

Overall an excellent choice for anyone considering a family car. Definitely will not be a regretted choice. Look forward to many years with this beauty.

Negative reviews

Huseyin
HuseyinNSW6 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed

Absolutely shameful. My 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander required a full rear brake pad and disc replacement at just 24,000 km despite normal driving and being serviced strictly according to schedule. At the 30,000 km scheduled service, the front brake pads were assessed as having approximately 80% remaining, indicating that they are in excellent… Read more

condition. This clearly demonstrates that the vehicle has not been subject to harsh driving or brake abuse. If both the front and rear brakes were excessively worn, that might reasonably suggest aggressive usage, however that is not the case here.

After further investigation, I discovered that Mitsubishi has already superseded the rear brake pad part number multiple times, which strongly suggests material or design issues they’re not publicly acknowledging.

Even worse, I was told the rear disc rotors must be replaced every single time the pads are changed. That’s not standard wear and tear, it’s either a serious engineering failure or a calculated money grab.

Under Australian Consumer Law, products must be of acceptable quality, meaning they should be durable, last a reasonable time, and be free from defects.

My warranty claim was flatly denied by Mitsubishi Motors Australia, leaving me with a $1,182 bill for something that should never happen on a modern vehicle. There was no accountability, no transparency, and no customer care whatsoever.

I have now escalated the issue to the ACCC and NSW Fair Trading. This entire experience has destroyed any confidence I had in the Mitsubishi brand. Buyers beware, this is not the quality or support you’re promised.

Samantha G.
Samantha G.QLD22 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol LS FWD

Car is ok to drive but the phone charging plate doesn't work & "Mitsubishi" keep saying it's not their problem. Buy another car any car just not this one unless you check everything thoroughly. Show details

Gtsang
GtsangSA21 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Aspire FWD

I've bought this Outlander new. The head unit had issues at the beginning(Replaced after waiting for a few months). all seems ok except the water jet on the windscreen wiper failed. I though this is a good idea as water won't spray everywhere. But this proven it's a design fault. The left water jet on the wiper failed to spray water after 1 year… Read more

of purchase. I've got this look at 5 times by Australian Motor Mitsubishi. They claimed to have it fixed but failed a day afterward every time. They eventually believe it need to be replaced and raised a warranty claim to Mitsubishi Motor. They've informed me a week after service that Mitsubishi rejected the warranty claim and the whole windscreen wiper need to replace at my cost. I do not believe this part is a consumable like tyre or breakpad. If there's blockages happens, that's mean the design haven't done enough to prevent blockage and do we have to use filtered water for windscreen wiper? Or if debris is there during manufacturing? (This happens at the early stage of purchasing) I've been driving for 40 years and never have a car's water jet blocked. It currently spray water erratically and windscreen only partly clean. This is a concern as it affect the visibility of the driver. Extremely dangerous if urgent clean is needed while driving.

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GippslanderEwan
GippslanderEwanVIC2 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed

After 4 months of ownership we can say the car is fine. It does exactly what a car should do and it comfortable. The electronic safety features drive you mad but I suspect every new car suffers from this thanks to ANCAP. However, what is not… Read more

acceptable is the level of post sale support. I am concerned about the level of personal and drive habit information being collected and the lack of clarity around how its managed. I wrote to their Privacy team as suggested in the documentation to ask exactly what information is collected, who its shared with, where and how it is stored. I also asked about how the car's network security was handled given that its essentially a phone on wheels. Its feasible that the car could be hacked if its not protected. After 4 months of ownership, they have so far failed to respond and I think that's deplorable. I did have a minor issue with their customer portal and that was sorted promptly. The helpful person I dealt with there has been my point of contact and says, the Privacy Team has my request and they will reply soon. 4 months is not soon.

 Follow-up  · Still no response after 5 months. I tried to escalate in vain. There are limited contact options.

Md Shahidul A.
Md Shahidul A.QLD2 posts
  Verified Outlander 3rd Gen ZL PHEV ES

Worst service from Mitsubishi – Worst service from Mitsubishi. Not recommended at all. I will never recommend Mitsubishi to anyone after my recent experience with them. My outlander broke down middle of the road right after 2 yearly service from Toowoomba Mitsubishi dealer. Then Toowoomba Mitsubishi dealer saying we put Diesel fuel but we never put diesel fuel. I have given… Read more

petrol station fuel receipt and video footage as an evidence that we put premium petrol. We always put premium petrol. Both Mitsubishi dealer and Mitsubishi head office refusing to assist even after giving evidence from petrol station video footage, receipt and patrol station manager email confirming fuel type premium petrol fuel. Now Toowoomba Mitsubishi dealer not even servicing my car after my dispute and asking to go to another dealer and Mitsubishi head office also wont help after supplying all evidence. I take my car to different dealer and they are saying fuel type is correct and they still trying to find solution. Matter still not finalised in last 3 months. Worst experience I had with Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi head office do not care about customer at all after purchase. DO NOT buy Mitsubishi.

Roger
RogerVIC4 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol ES FWD

Great Car Value for Money – Bought the Outlander from new in Aug 2022, bought the base model for work only and added tinted windows and leather seats. Can't complain, car runs well, great fuel economy, Mitsubishi service well. Done 75k in 2 years and still going strong. Show details

Various thoughts
Various thoughtsVIC8 posts
  Outlander 3rd Gen ZL PHEV

Mitsubishi delivers again. Purrr fect PHEV – I was lucky enough to get a 2019 hybrid outlander with ten year warranty. People still ask me the distance i can travel. They don't really get Mitsubishis PHEV intention. I never ask a Ford Territory or Subaru Outback owner how far they travel on a tank of petrol. The Outlander is not an electric SUV it is a hybrid! I can have a full tank of… Read more

petrol and a full electric charge at the same time!

I can charge the electric battery on solar, on off peak electricity via the petrol engine (30 minutes of driving). Even via regenerative breaking.

I cant praise mitsubishi enough. They have delivered an all wheel drive SUV with lane assist, active cruise control, accident mitigation etc. etc. This is my second Outlander PHEV and I am sure i will buy another with ADAS.

Whitevaliant
WhitevaliantNSW46 posts
  Verified Outlander 4th Gen ZM PHEV EV EXCEED

Its good points are excellent and it’s bad points aren’t that bad – After having a Prius C for over a decade, it was time to move to something newer and bigger. But how and what? My work has a novated lease program and it doesn’t take long before you realise the potential to save money thanks to government tax breaks for battery powered and plug in hybrid vehicles - but not normal hybrids! Hence, no replacement… Read more

Prius. What the Prius taught me was that, if you drive a lot and want to save serious money on fuel, a hybrid is perfect. Range anxiety? No such thing. The best battery powered deal around is a base model Tesla 3, but I absolutely cannot afford to be left stranded, plus I don’t want my dashboard to be a giant iPad. In fact, I like having buttons I can press and knobs I can turn. I find touch screens to be incredibly distracting. The entertainment system in the Prius C left me inoculated against touchscreen dependency. Don’t get me started. I also like room, power and quiet. Electric seats with memory? Yes please. Climate control a/c? Ditto. Power? Since power and fuel economy usually don’t mix, I was prepared to forego this, but didn’t need to. So a month ago, I get a call from Ryde Mitsubishi. After an eight month wait, (I had been warned mind you), the new car was delivered to my door. I hadn’t even test driven one and my first thought was, “it’s a behemoth”. But a good looking one. I optioned the Pearl white paint and nothing else. It looks fantastic. Open the drivers door and it was a refreshing change from what I had been used to. Soft, padded leather where it counts and durable plastic down low in the door bins where it should be. The dash has buttons, knobs and if you don’t like them, the touch screen doubles up most functions anyway. Start it and the drivers seat moves you closer to the wheel. This function does make it easier to get in and out, but slows the process of getting underway. I turned it off. Press “start”, and a graphic plays, further delaying your departure. If you try to drive away before it’s finished playing, the dashboard will tell you to put your foot back on the brake and start again. The graphic can also be turned off, and I probably will do that at some stage. One you put it in gear and drive away, that’s when the magic happens. It’s quiet. Really, really quiet. The electric motors work smoothly and have a lot of torque to make accelerating effortless. Push it hard and the petrol engine comes on as well. Forward vision is awesome and there are cameras and sensors to keep you aware of your surroundings. The reverse camera is really high def and with 360 degree views, you have no trouble getting right between the lines. There is so much room inside, and the backseats slide back into the boot space to leave immense amounts of space for your second row passengers. The third row though, is for emergencies only. The first thing I did was fold it down, (which creates a flat boot space), and it will never be used again I’m sure. The second row passengers also get built in blinds and privacy glass. Both front seats are electric and both have memory. The tailgate is electric and has one of those foot wavy sensors which actually does come in handy. I bought a plastic tray for the cargo area to protect it from bags of pool salt and beach sand. There are lots of after market bits available. The stereo is by Bose and although the sound quality is great, it all seems to come from the dashboard. Not the room filling experience I have had in other cars, despite having ten speakers. There is radar cruise control with self steering which can be turned on and off with a button on the steering wheel. The self steering works great on a freeway, but throw in some undulating back roads and it gets a bit lost. The maps are powered by Tomtom and are the best I’ve ever used. The heads up display, which is bright even in broad daylight, also shows directions. The dashboard instrumentation can be turned sideways, (kinda), to free up dashboard space for you maps or Android auto/ Apple CarPlay to be displayed better by creating more screen space. There are plenty of YouTube videos on this. On the electric side of things, there are two buttons next to the gear lever. One selects the hybrid modes. Normal, EV only, Save and Charge. The first two are self explanatory, “save” biases the operation to use the petrol engine over the electric motor. I used this whenever I have a highway stretch. The idea is, if you are cruising, you can get good fuel economy from the petrol engine and save some volts for when you get back to the suburbs. The “charge” setting is supposed to charge the battery, especially if you are going uphill, but it doesn’t seem to. The second button is for one pedal driving which is another feature I use almost daily. It won’t get you to a complete stop, but it comes close. There is a hill hold button but I have never felt the need. The car comes with two charging cables, (weep Tesla buyers!), one for 240 outlets and one for commercial chargers that don’t have their own cable. I have used it on pole mounted chargers. I get about ninety k’s per charge, but by using “save” mode, I can go on a hundred kilometre trip and have some capacity left. Fast chargers take about an hour from dead flat to full and some of the pole mounted ones are pretty slow, but I find that you get to know where they are and you get used to topping up here and there. I changed cafes because of EV charger location. You can even set a start timer, so if you charge from home, you can take advantage of off peak rates by delaying the start time. So, bad points? I wish I’d ordered floor mats. Big mistake. They take a month to come from Japan and the aftermarket ones take just as long. Apart from that, I love it. UPDATE: I have now put 30,000ks on this car over twelve months. I still love driving it. I did get a puncture and found out that there is no spare, just a compressor and a can of goo. Apparently the HEV version loses the wheel space because of the battery. Mitsubishi have now revised the suspension, which I didn’t have a problem with in the first place. I’ll give it two more years and upgrade to a new one for sure.

Chris
ChrisQLD5 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed

Hope you like rattles – Bought this Outlander new at the Gold Coast Jan 2024 Quite comfortable,steering a little vague at low speed My biggest concern is the rattles and cracking noises in the dash Been to Von Bibra service centre twice and while they are very obliging and did quiten the noises somewhat they are still rattling which is very annoying and would put me off from buying another Mitsubishi Chris Gold Coast Show details

binchookapparel
binchookapparel
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed

Terrible, unreliable hunk of junk – I bought the my first brand new car just before the arrival of my baby to ensure I had a safe and reliable vehicle to drive her around in. Boy was I wrong. I bought the Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed 2022. The features were vast and impressive! I felt like I was driving a spaceship! Skip forward a few months to a few annoying recalls, fine. 2023 is… Read more

when the real issues started. Issues with brakes, issues with the cpu giving ‘major engine malfunction SERVICE NOW’ error messages as I’m driving down the damn highway! So many other issues with key sensor system, engine issues, major oil leaks. My car was in the Mitsubishi dealership for 110 DAYS in between July 2023 - JAN 2024. To say I’m bitterly disappointed with this car is an understatement. It has done nothing but deliver frustration, leaving me without a car for so many important times, not to mention huge lengths of time. Mitsubishi were honestly terrible to deal with. I tried rejecting the car and the dealership manager patronisingly informed me “that's what warranty’s are for, and mass produced cars are bound to have issues”. I contacted MCAT and Fair Trading and they have no power, the dealership rejected all of my claims that I have a ‘lemon’. Do not buy this car. When it works it’s great but I have spoken to so many other people with the 2022 Exceed and it’s all bad news. If I could give it 0/5 I would.

Tanesha
Tanesha
  Verified Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol ES FWD

Excellent – I really love it,an it drives very good I would recommend anyone to purchase an customer service was very good Show details

crazyroller.mh
crazyroller.mh
  3rd Gen

Great family car – Absolutely a great family car never had any issues for the 2 years we owned it. Would have given the cars 5 stars but Only gripe I had was it had no power up any hills or off the lights and CVT gearbox Show details

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Leo N.
Leo N.12 posts
  Verified Outlander 3rd Gen ZL PHEV Exceed

Things to know before you buy an Outlander PHEV in Australia – I've had the Outlander PHEV Exceed for a couple of months and have discovered a number of things that were impossible to work out before purchase. Overall it's a good car - it's well built and nice inside. We plug it in each night and only use petrol on long trips. We don't regret buying it - however some of the PHEV elements have disappointing… Read more

compromises. Here are some key points I wish I'd known: 1. The third row seats are too small to be useful. A normal size child over 10 doesn't fit in there. Mitsubishi would have been better selling it as a five seater, with a spare tyre under the boot instead of a third row. 2. The car dings loudly when you reverse. Like, loudly. When I leave home at night it disturbs the neighbours. You can't turn it down. It's meant to be a safety feature for pedestrians, but it's excessively loud. A software update by Mitsubishi to turn down the volume would be very appreciated. 3. The Vehicle to Load feature is not very useful. I had a fantasy of taking it camping and running a camp fridge off it, but you can't because of the way it's set up. It has all the elements they're just not put together right. There is a 240V 1500 W power point, but it only works with the car actually running. Which means the screens are on (wasting battery) and at night, the headlights are on (there's no off switch). A software update by Mitsubishi to enable the power point in Accessory mode (ie with the motor off), would make it functional - you could at least keep a fridge running overnight. It needs something like AC mode - the lights are off, the aircon is off, the screens are off - but the powerpoint works. It would be great if they made that available to existing owners! 4. There are two charging ports and neither are as useful as they could be. There is a Chademo port (DC) which is capable of fast charging, but there are very few Chademo chargers in Australia and it is a disappearing standard so there will be less over time. The Chademo port is also theoretically capable of Vehicle to Load. This would have solved the problem of leaving the engine running for V2L but there are no Chademo-to-240 V adapters on the market, and there probably never will be (as it is becoming outdated). So the Chademo port is basically a waste of space. 5. The AC charging point is CCS type 2, which is what you use to plug it into 240 V power every night. It takes about 10hrs to charge. CCS2 charging stations are widely available, but the car's onboard charger is restricted to 3.7kW, which means that even with a 'fast charger' it will take 6 hours to charge. So if you're going on a long trip, and you don't have access to a power point where you park it, you will be running entirely off petrol. You won't be charging at charging stations because of the slow onboard charger. If you don't have a power point in your garage, or you park on road, there is no point buying a PHEV. Save your money and buy a petrol car, or get a full EV and charge it at fast charging stations. 6. The regenerative braking ('Innovative') mode is a waste of time. It uses fuel and it depletes the battery. It's the most inefficient way to drive the car. I don't know how it got past engineering testing. 7. For us the EV range has been shorter than the advertised figure of 84 km. We average about 64 km off a full charge. Still enough to do a day's local driving, but less than expected. 8. The fuel economy on petrol is worse than expected, I guess because of the heavy battery. We are averaging about 9L per 100km when it's on petrol. For comparision, a RAV4 hybrid (which I acknowledge is a smaller car) averages under 5 L/100km. 9. There aren't many of these in Australia. No-one knows much about them. The salesperson told me a few incorrect things. The service department at the dealership couldn't answer some simple questions. Online forums are international and don't necessarily address questions about using the car in Australia. The manual is 600 pages long but still misses a few important points. So you're kind of on your own trying to find information about the EV system.

lerchie
lerchie49 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol LS FWD

Best car ever – This is my 6th outlander and this one like the rest is very very good. Best one yet!!!!! Great features, good ride ,excellent power and fuel consumption 6.7 l/100kms (42 mpg in old language) on highway. So so much room in front ,back seats and luggage compartment. Love the gps and trip computer. Bought from Glen at Cricks mitsubishi nambour. Great mob to deal with

Liz
LizWA4 posts
  Outlander 3rd Gen ZL PHEV Exceed

Incredible PHEV! – We've owned our 2023 Outlander Exceed PHEV for just over 3 months, done 4000km and put fuel in it a total of 2 times. It fits our family of 6 (including 3x big teenagers) with ease and so far has been a very reliable and super high tech/ultra safe addition to our garage. Show details

Kahriva
KahrivaSA4 posts
  Fair Incentive Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed Tourer

Regret buy a Mitsubishi outlander – Before I bought my first Mitsubishi that I thought Mitsubishi was a old car maker company they would make a good car but I was wrong from May 2022, I had waited 6 months exceed tourer in Adelaide,beautiful inside and outside,after owning one week I realised this car is very cheap build,door panels are very soft plastic,dash rattling,wind… Read more

noise,Most big problems are hood fluttering on highway almost open,transmission shuddering when I lowering speed or not accelerating very annoying,when you start the car slightly turn steering wheel can clearly hear a deek sound ,on bumpy road very uncomfortable because they put 20 inch wheel midsize car Less knowledge mitsu workers said everything normal @ i realised that 10 years warranty = 10 years problem and issues ,my first Mitsubishi and will be last one.million times regret buying,if Mitsubishi always ignores quality lost market and profits in Australia.please before buy a mitsu think twice and do more research

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RB
RBQLD19 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Aspire AWD

Game Changer – As an owner of a new 2023 ZM Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire PHEV, I am thrilled with my purchase and driving experience. The hybrid technology seamlessly integrates electric and gasoline power, providing an impressive electric-only range for my daily commutes. In my first 3 weeks of ownership it has travelled 500km and only used 400ml of fuel… Read more

according to the vehicle computer. I utilise my solar system to recharge the vehicle when needed, based on current fuel cost of $2.00 / litre it has cost me less than $1.00 in fuel. Mitsubishi has produced a car with a sleek exterior design and thoughtfully crafted interior making every drive enjoyable. The user-friendly infotainment system keeps me connected, while the comprehensive safety features offer peace of mind. Charging is convenient, and the fuel efficiency is commendable. Mitsubishi has truly delivered a reliable, stylish, and eco-friendly SUV with the 2023 Outlander PHEV Aspire, and I'm proud to be a part of the Mitsubishi family. I can appreciate why this vehicle won the 2023 Car of the Year (in its segment)

Sukhpal Singh
Sukhpal Singh
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol LS FWD

Don't buy this car unless you have lot of time to go their car service for fixes – New outlanders are using cheap plastic material which does not stay in position even after a year. You will find some of parts start moving with wind after few months of driving. The wheels bar are so poor quality and it won't handle any major shock and will cost you lots of dollar to get fixed. The engine will loose power within few years and it… Read more

won't be as powerful as you bought. Not like Toyota engine (although i am not Toyota fan) which last for years.

The service teams has untrained people who will miss things when you get it for service for getting defects means you either have poor quality service or you will have come back again and again because the mechanics miss many things in the first checkups. Poor quality service i would say.

Don't buy car from Mitsubishi, consider other options if you want a car that can last for few years without any trouble and if you want a car for many years then definability never think of Mitsubishi. I know you want to save some money but loosing all the investment in poor product is not called savings.

Wendy
WendyNew South Wales6 posts
  Outlander 3rd Gen ZJ PHEV Aspire

EV Battery is very disappointing – Have a 2015 model and the battery has degraded to 44% , Mitsubishi will do nothing about this and a new battery will cost $14,000-. Potential purchasers of these cars be warned! The rest of the vehicle is great but this major fault makes this vehicle a disappointment. Show details

Darron64
Darron64VIC141 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol LS FWD

It's just a meh, unexciting car – I've been driving one of these vehicles since early May as a loan car, after my vehicle was crashed in to (I drive a Hyundai Tucson). Although I am no car expert, I can say that I have a fairly objective and unbiased understanding of what this car is like to drive, and I have driven it most days. All I can say is that it is underwhelming at best.… Read more

The only two good things I can say is that it is somewhat go-ey if you need a quick take off at lights or an intersection, and the petrol engine is fairly quiet. But that's about it really. I otherwise find it to be a tinny, cheap, plastic build. I like a door that closes with a solid heavy thud (my Tucson does this), but this car sounds like closing a sardine tin. All doors sound like it, even the rear boot trunk. Everything inside feels like cheap flimsy plastic that gives off a funky headache inducing smell during warm weather. It's like a Barbie doll house, that type of plastic. It's so flimsy that I have doubts about safety in a crash. Even the fabric on the seats is cheap and less sturdy in feel than a typical seat on a public train. The stereo is a weird muffled, bassy sound that is terrible at high volume. The rear reverse camera looks so dark to the extent that it's hard to see anything in daylight and I don't know how to adjust the brightness, assuming it's not a camera fault. Even the front headlights look like some horrible yellow colour straight from a 70s Datsun. To be fair it's getting me from A to B while my car is repaired. But I definitely would not buy one of these cars ever, especially considering the price of them compared to other cars in similar price ranges. I would strongly suggest that you test drive a number of other cars before settling on one of these cars for a purchase.

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Leo
LeoVIC3 posts
  Fair Incentive Outlander 3rd Gen ZL LS AWD

Perfect car for a family with children – I have been using my Mitsubishi Outlander baught band new, October 2017. I have never had a problem and very low cost in maintenance. It does 12 to 13 km per litre of petrol for sure as I check most of the time. So far I have run 229,000 km. My mechnic says still I can run onother 200,000 km without any trouble. Show details

Linds
LindsQLD46 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Aspire AWD

Does everything I need – Maybe having bought my car from an excellent dealership helps but my Outlander really has delivered what I need. It is a bit bigger than I need but it has fitted in well. I would like the rear seat windows to wind down more (ask my dog) but most things are well thought out. Only complaint is the adaptive headlights never going off high beam which means that you dazzle other drivers needlessly. I just never use it Show details

Peter
PeterQLD9 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol Exceed

Nice comfortable car. DONT buy the genuine towbar – Have had the car 5 months. It drives nicely and is comfortable, It has a high bonnet though! Getting 6.2 highway & 8.5 around town.(petrol) Pretty happy in general. The GENUINE towbar is RUBBISH. You have to get on your hands and knees to attach the safety chain because the attachment is so far underneath, also meaning the safety chain is too… Read more ·  1

short. (never been too short for any other car I have ever owned!!) same for trailer plug, hands and knees again. Mitsubishi has agreed "its crap" but said, "you know, that's how it is!" REVIEW @ 04/2026 : I am still really enjoying driving this car, I have had 2 issues 1. The leather went slack on the center console and 2. A little silver paint peeled off the front bumper. BOTH of these issues were dealt with in proper fashion and both were replaced without argument. I have found the Mitsubishi dealership to be excellent with their after sales service. The towbar still drags on steeper driveways!!

Clyde
ClydeQLD4 posts
  Outlander 4th Gen ZM Petrol LS FWD

Great family car – Got the original version before the tech downgrade due to semiconductor shortage, there are powergate on the LS. Very reliable to drive around with. Limited 3rd row leg room, but perfect for kids when we need to take on a couple more people occasionally. For the techs packed in, it offers the best value. We are getting 6ish l/km on highway trips. Show details

JohnH
JohnHQLD7 posts
  Verified Outlander 4th Gen ZM PHEV EV GSR

Superb Technology Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2021 – 5 seater Plugs into a standard power point (I am home during the day and my home Solar is charging it for free) Has all the safety technology I could want. I get 49+ Km to a charge Superior locking and safety mechanisms and warnings. Leaves Toyota technology for dead. Comfortable seating. AWD / 4WD. … Read more

https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2021-mitsubishi-outlander-gsr-phev-review/

Only criticisms: 1) the middle seat in the second row would only suit a child. and 2) It does NOT come with a spare. For Australian conditions, this is not good. It does come with a tyre repair kit. I ordered another kit so i carry 2 kits if i ever do a long distance trip.

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