Last updated August 4, 2026
The Mitsubishi Outlander lineup starts with ES, then moves through LE and SE for more comfort and everyday technology. SEL and the older XLS are the upscale comfort choices. RALLIART is a rally-inspired appearance model rather than a higher-output performance version, while GT and SP form an older sport-styled branch. The plug-in-hybrid branch appears under familiar names such as ES, SE, SEL, GT, 40th Anniversary, and Platinum Edition, though this grouping also contains gas-only entries, so check the powertrain on a used example. Black, Launch, Special, Platinum, and 40th Anniversary editions add distinct styling or high-content packages. Trail Edition is the outdoors-themed all-wheel-drive model, without a lifted suspension or locking differential.
The Base Model trim level is ES, the straightforward entry point built around seven-passenger seating and the Outlander's core comfort, media, and safety equipment.
Best for: Shoppers who want the essential three-row Outlander experience without paying for appearance or luxury upgrades.
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The Performance trim level is RALLIART, a rally-inspired appearance version with standard all-wheel drive and sport body trim, not a separate high-output or track-focused model.
Best for: Drivers who like Mitsubishi's rally look and want all-wheel drive with useful SE-level technology.
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Compared with ES, RALLIART adds standard all-wheel drive, rally-inspired styling, a panoramic roof, a power liftgate, and stronger highway driver assistance.
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The Mid-Level trim level includes LE and SE: LE is the comfort bridge above ES, while SE is the technology-focused choice with more camera, driver-assistance, and cargo-access equipment.
Best for: Daily family drivers who want heated seating and added convenience, with SE fitting those who also value a fuller technology package.
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This is not a direct upgrade from RALLIART. LE and SE follow a conventional comfort-and-technology path instead of emphasizing rally styling and standard all-wheel drive.
203 in stock
The Premium Comfort trim level includes SEL and XLS: SEL is the modern upper-comfort Outlander, while XLS is the older polished V6 model with upscale cabin and convenience touches.
Best for: Shoppers who care more about leather, climate comfort, and an upscale cabin than sport-themed styling.
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Over LE and SE, this level adds richer cabin materials and more comfort equipment; modern SEL examples bring leather, three-zone climate control, memory settings, digital gauges, and a panoramic roof.
65 in stock
The Sport Styling trim level includes GT and SP: GT is the premium older plug-in hybrid, while SP is the gas model with a darker look and a more aggressive body kit.
Best for: Used shoppers drawn to the older Outlander's dressier or more athletic-looking versions.
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This is a separate older branch rather than a universal step above SEL or XLS. GT emphasizes premium plug-in-hybrid comfort, while SP emphasizes gas-model appearance.
5 in stockThe Plug-in Hybrid trim level groups 40th Anniversary, ES, ES Fleet, GT, LE, Platinum Edition, RALLIART, SE, SEL, SEL Black Edition, and SEL Platinum Edition; it is mainly the chargeable all-wheel-drive branch, but LE and RALLIART are gas-only within this grouping.
Best for: Drivers who can charge at home and want electric commuting with a gas engine for longer trips, while checking the exact badge and powertrain carefully.
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This broadens the older GT plug-in-hybrid idea into a full branch ranging from entry to luxury equipment. It is not one linear step, and some grouped members use the gas mild-hybrid powertrain instead.
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The Special Editions trim level includes 40th Anniversary, Black Edition, Platinum Edition, SE Black Edition, SE Launch Edition, SE Special Edition, SEL Black Edition, SEL Launch Edition, and SEL Special Edition, each pairing familiar Outlander equipment with a distinct styling or high-content theme.
Best for: Shoppers who want a more distinctive look, commemorative details, or bundled premium equipment not found on the regular trim beside it.
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This is not a single upgrade over the plug-in-hybrid level. Each edition branches from an existing gas or plug-in-hybrid trim and adds a particular appearance, comfort, or technology theme.
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The Off-Road Focus trim level is Trail Edition, an outdoors-themed SE-based Outlander with standard all-wheel drive and trail-inspired detailing rather than dedicated hard-core off-road hardware.
Best for: Drivers who want all-weather traction and an adventure look without needing a lifted suspension or locking differential.
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Compared with the style- and luxury-led special editions, Trail Edition shifts the theme toward outdoor use with standard all-wheel drive and trail detailing, but it does not add a unique off-road suspension or powertrain.
3 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Base Model | Performance | Sport Styling | Off-Road Focus | Plug-in Hybrid | Premium Comfort | Special Editions |
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| Includes | LE, SE203 in stock | RALLIART1 in stock | GT, SP5 in stock | Trail Edition3 in stock | 40th Anniversary, ES, ES Fleet, GT, LE, Platinum Edition, RALLIART, SE, SEL, SEL Black Edition, SEL Platinum Edition338 in stock | SEL, XLS65 in stock | 40th Anniversary, Black Edition, Platinum Edition, SE Black Edition, SE Launch Edition, SE Special Edition, SEL Black Edition, SEL Launch Edition, SEL Special Edition43 in stock | |
| Main focus | Comfort and technology | Entry value | Rally-inspired appearance | Older premium or dark styling | Outdoor theme and AWD | Electric commuting plus gas backup | Upscale cabin comfort | Limited-run style or equipment |
| Powertrain scope | Latest: 177-hp gas or 248-hp PHEV | Latest: 177-hp gas or 248-hp PHEV | Latest: 177-hp gas | SP gas; 2022 GT PHEV | Latest: 177-hp gas | Latest: 177-hp gas or 248-hp PHEV | Latest: 177-hp gas or 248-hp PHEV; older XLS V6 | Latest: 177-hp gas or 248-hp PHEV |
| All-wheel-drive story | Varies; PHEV uses AWD | Latest gas: FWD; PHEV: AWD | Standard S-AWC AWD | GT PHEV: twin-motor AWD | Standard S-AWC AWD | PHEV: AWD; gas entries vary | Latest gas and PHEV: AWD | Latest gas and PHEV: AWD |
| Cabin character | Heated synthetic leather | Core seven-seat cabin | SE-level technology | GT quilted leather; SP style-led | Heated synthetic leather and suede-style trim | Entry seating to leather and massage | Leather and added climate comfort | Varies; often premium-themed |
| Camera and driver assistance | SE adds 360-degree camera and highway assist | Rear-area safety on newer ES | Adaptive cruise and lane centering | GT multi-view camera; SP collision and blind-spot alerts | Adaptive cruise and lane centering | Varies; upper trims add highway assist | Modern SEL adds highway assist | Many add 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise |
| Roof upgrade | Not trim-defining | No defining roof upgrade | Panoramic roof | Power sunroof on SP | Panoramic roof | Panoramic roof on upper members | Panoramic roof on SEL | Panoramic roof on many editions |
| Electric driving range | Latest PHEV: 38 miles; gas: — | Latest PHEV: 38 miles; gas: — | — | 2022 GT PHEV: 24 miles; SP: — | — | Latest PHEV: 38 miles; gas entries: — | Latest PHEV: 38 miles; gas: — | Latest PHEV: 38 miles; gas editions: — |
ES is the entry trim. On newer Outlanders it still covers the essentials, including seven seats, smartphone integration and rear-area safety features. Gas and PHEV versions may share the ES name, so the badge alone does not identify the powertrain.
In the newest gas lineup, LE adds heated front seats, upgraded synthetic leather and suede-style upholstery, wireless phone charging, keyless entry and fog lights. It is a comfort-focused step above ES, not the trim with SE's fuller camera and highway-assistance equipment.
On newer gas Outlanders, SE adds the larger technology step: a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, power-folding mirrors and a power liftgate. LE already covers useful comfort items such as heated seats and wireless phone charging.
In recent lineups, SEL shifts the focus from technology to comfort. It adds leather seating, three-zone climate control, a digital instrument display, driver-seat and mirror memory, and a panoramic roof while retaining SE's highway driver assistance.
SE is the technology-focused middle trim in recent gas and PHEV lineups. It combines heated seating and wireless phone charging with a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, lane centering and a power liftgate without requiring the more comfort-heavy SEL.
SEL is the straightforward target in recent years. It pairs leather-appointed seats and a panoramic roof with three-zone climate control, a digital instrument display and driver-seat memory. Some upper special editions build on that equipment with additional cabin technology.
No, the newer RALLIART is mainly a sport-appearance gas trim. It uses the same turbo mild-hybrid powertrain and basic suspension design as other gas Outlanders. Its meaningful additions include standard S-AWC, a panoramic roof and sport-styled body trim.
No, it is better viewed as an outdoors-themed SE. In newer models it adds standard S-AWC, distinct exterior detailing and a panoramic roof, but it does not have a listed suspension lift, locking differential or unique off-road powertrain.
The answer depends on the year. Some Black Editions mainly add a dark appearance to SE or SEL equipment. The newest gas Black Edition is more equipment-focused, adding items such as ventilated front seats, a head-up display, digital rearview mirror and upgraded Yamaha audio.
On newer PHEVs, ES is the entry equipment level, SE adds heated synthetic leather seating, a 360-degree camera, highway driver assistance and a power liftgate, and SEL adds leather, three-zone climate control, seat memory, a digital instrument display and a panoramic roof.
GT is the top trim of the older-body 2022 PHEV. It keeps the same plug-in-hybrid hardware as lower PHEV trims but adds LED lighting, diamond-quilted leather, a heated steering wheel, a multi-view camera and household-style power outlets.
These names mark limited equipment or appearance variations, mainly from 2022 onward. Launch Editions add high-content features to early redesigned models, while Black Editions emphasize darker styling. The permanent cabin, camera and driver-assistance equipment matters more than badges or removable trim.
On older V6 Outlanders, XLS is the comfort-focused upscale trim, with a V6, keyless access and dressier cabin and exterior details. GT sits above it as the version associated with Mitsubishi's more advanced all-wheel-drive system and a sportier flagship role.