Mitsubishi Outlander Review
2017-2023
The Mitsubishi Outlander (GF/GG 3rd gen facelift and GN 4th gen series) is one of Kenya's most practical executive crossovers. Offering optional 7-row seats on petrol models or advanced 5-seat PHEV fuel-saving systems, landed prices range from KSh 2.6M to KSh 5.8M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- 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
- PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
- CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.
Most popular: Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
5 doorsPetrol, Plug-in hybridAutomatic, CVT
At a glance
- Model
- Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5 or 7
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
- Engine sizes
- 1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
- Transmission
- CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
- Drivetrain
- FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
- Ground clearance
- 190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined). Tank: 60 L (about 810 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,026 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,436 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 16,812
- Full tank (60 L)
- KES 13,618
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
- Setup
2.0L (4J11) / 2.4L (4B12) / 2.5L (PR25DD) NA petrol (150–181 hp), INVECS-III CVT, 7 seats.
Package tiers
Outlander trim levels progress from well-equipped M/G packages to luxurious S-Edition and GN flagship models.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| 20G / 24G | Mid comfort | 18-inch alloys, fabric/synthetic leather, power tailgate, e-Assist safety, 7 seats. |
| PHEV G Premium / S-Edition | Flagship luxury | Leather seats, Bilstein shocks, Rockford audio, sunroof, CHAdeMO DC fast-charge, 5 seats. |
About the Mitsubishi Outlander
All 2.0L MIVEC (1,998 cc), 2.4L MIVEC (2,359 cc), and 2.4L PHEV (2,359 cc) engines stay strictly below 2,500 cc, qualifying for KRA's standard 25% excise duty tax rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
