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Mitsubishi Outlander
Offers optional 7-seats or advanced 5-seat PHEV fuel-saving systems with S-AWC 4WD.
Highest ratedBest value
Subaru ForesterMitsubishi Outlander
Mandai score
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 895 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
Width
1,815 mm
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
Height
1,730 mm
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
Ground clearance
220 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
Top speed
204 km/h
195 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
Tank size
63 L
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Ground clearance
220 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
- 50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
- Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
- CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.