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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is that all-wheel drive is standard on every trim. This is otherwise a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
1st generation Outlander Sport, late-cycle year after the 2020 styling update.
Mitsubishi positions the Outlander Sport as a small, easy-to-drive SUV with standard AWD, upright seating, and straightforward everyday usability. Its appeal is not cutting-edge performance or a roomy cabin; it is about giving buyers a compact footprint, confident bad-weather traction, and useful safety and comfort features in a simple package. The strongest model-wide differentiator for 2023 is that every trim includes Mitsubishi’s AWC system, which is uncommon at the lower end of this class.
The 2023 Outlander Sport ranges from the simple S with core safety features to the better-equipped SE with heated front seats, added driver aids, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The GT pairs a stronger 2.4-liter engine with leather seats, while the limited RALLIART stands out through red-and-black rally-themed trim rather than added performance.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Mitsubishi made its All-Wheel Control all-wheel-drive system standard on every trim, ending the prior split between 2WD and AWD versions.
Styling
The limited RALLIART trim joined the lineup with black wheels, red-and-black exterior details, and red-stitched cabin trim. The 2022 BE, GT Special Edition, and SE Special Edition trims did not continue.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp | 168 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 49.5 cu-ft | 49.5 cu-ft | 49.5 cu-ft | 49.5 cu-ft | 49.5 cu-ft | 49.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Does every 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have all-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2023 Outlander Sport trim has Mitsubishi's All-Wheel Control all-wheel-drive system as standard equipment, including the base S.
Is the 2023 Outlander Sport RALLIART a performance model?
No. The 2023 RALLIART is an appearance-focused limited edition with black wheels, red-and-black body details, and red-stitched cabin trim. It uses the same 2.0-liter engine as most of the lineup.
Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport redesigned?
No. The 2023 Outlander Sport is a late-cycle version of the first-generation model, with no major changes to its body structure, suspension, cabin layout, or basic engine lineup.
Is the 2023 Outlander Sport worth considering over the 2022 model?
The 2023 model makes more sense if standard all-wheel drive or the RALLIART appearance package matters to you. Otherwise, it is largely familiar, with the same basic cabin, chassis, and 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engine split as 2022.
Which 2023 Outlander Sport has the larger engine?
The 2023 Outlander Sport GT has the larger 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The S, ES, LE, SE, and RALLIART use the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
4.0
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
(103 reviews)
“It is a very reliable car. It rides well. It is easy to maintain and is well built.”
“It is not a very smooth ride. Feels very heavy. Is okay to drive. Good value for the money. Needs to have navigation standard but doesn't.”