9. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander | MT Score: 8/10
Standing out as one of the smallest and cheapest vehicles on the market to offer a third row of seating, the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander might not be best for most, but it offers a compelling package for many. Driving dynamics and ride are both quite pleasant, while the third row is a class-exclusive feature. The reason no other vehicle in its size class has a third row is obvious once you see the one in the Outlander: We're hesitant to call such a tiny space an actual seat. If you need to haul small children back there, it might just be enough, though moving more than five people in an SUV would best be accomplished with something larger. We should point out that our rankings are based on the 2024 Outlander; for 2025, the Mitsubishi is improved by way of a new sound system, a retuned suspension, and other small usability tweaks, though those changes only apply to the underpowered gas-only Outlander. The plug-in hybrid version doesn't receive those upgrades until 2026.
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9. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Pros, Cons, and Specs
ProsCabin looks upscaleCompetent everyday crossoverTwo years free limited maintenanceConsNon-PHEV is gutlessTiny third row"Different" exterior stylingSPECIFICATIONS
Base Price
$29,890
Engines
2.5L 181-hp/181-lb-ft I-4; 2.4L 248-hp/332-lb-ft plug-in hybrid I-4
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/comb)
23–24/28–31/25–27 mpg (64 MPGe comb. for PHEV)
Cargo Space (behind 2nd/1st row)
12/78 cu ft