5 Things That I Hate About The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander

Today I go over the 5 things that I do not like about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander!

[gustavojoseperezlopez]

Wow… you don’t like the transmission, you don’t like the engine, dislike the front desing, the 3rd row space and the safety system too. So, what you like about the Outlander? 😂😂

[philipdumont]

You don't buy an Outlander because you want a 3rd row or want to race the Indianapolis 500 😊

[imsofrugal]

I just bought the 2023 SEL with the 2-tone exterior and the same interior as this one and I absolutely love it.
I don’t plan on racing in it, so it’s fast enough for me.
I’m 5’2” weighing 140lbs and I was able to sit in the 3rd row comfortably. I even had my husband sit in front of me and adjusted the seat to his comfort level and I was still fine.
Replacing the headlights isn’t a big issue.
I’m new to the CVT, but I don’t have a problem with it.
After driving my Audi A7 for 11 years and with the switch up between our other sports cars, I don’t see the problem/issue you have.

[richardneedles]

Thanks for the review! -- I bought my 2023 Outlander PHEV (SEL Premium) 4 weeks ago - local dealer had 7 Outlander PHEVs on the lot. I got it for $1, 200 UNDER MSRP and the dealer gave me $31, 500 for my 2018 Acura TLX -- I paid $18, 000 plus tax for the Outlander. I have driven 1, 040 miles -- getting 72 MPGe. I am plugging it in every night for my daily commute and weekend errands. It feels "luxurious" inside -- premium leather, panoramic roof, 360 camera, power folding side mirrors, heated, steering wheel, heated seats, hands-free tailgate, head up display, Bose speakers AND massaging seats! If I take a longer drive, I will have no "range anxiety." Plus, the Outlander has a 10-YEAR WARRANTY. ONE BIG NOTE: the owner's manual clearly states that the 3rd row is ONLY for people under 5' 3." I do not need a 3rd row, so I "tri-fold" it. This opens up a HUGE, DEEP storage well. And, I can stack duffel bag items on the folded 3rd row! The RAV4 Prime may have better overall mpg, but the 18-month wait and $12, 000 "dealer adjustment" are outrageous. One local dealer wanted $65k for loaded Prime with MSRP of $52k. I did not consider Kia or Hyundai brands -- "Kia boys" have stolen 3, 000 of them in my area (and assaulted drivers in the process). This is a real issue. Lastly, my home solar panels will be installed in 6 weeks along with a Level 2 charger in my garage. The Outlander PHEV is the PERFECT choice for me in 2023. Final note: the local dealer now has 14 Outlander PHEVs on the lot and offering $1, 250 off MSRP. Availability, luxury, value and price -- a great vehicle to "step into" electrification!

[dorado]

Mitsubishi and other manufacturers put CVT's in vehicles for a reason...give them a call or do a search and find out the benefits. Then provide people with the advantages and disadvantages of CVT so buyers can make their own informed buying decision...instead of giving your own biased, negative opinion of CVT's.

[michaelpawelski]

I own 3 Mitsubishi's 2017 to 2022. I have had zero trouble with all of them, maintenance only. Two have over 100k miles. If your not happy buy something else. Please coment Ben Hardy.

[krlosv]

Mitsubishi gives you 100, 000 miles warranty that includes the CVT transmission. I don't see Mitsubishi losing a lot of money on CVT transmission repairs unlike the Korean car manufacturers that lose tons of money of their automatic transmissions. The 3rd row is meant for kids and that it why they are a compressed SUV and not a Yukon.

[cjschu]

READ BEFORE YOU BUY! When it comes to the the mi pilot assist. You have to have it in cruise for it to activate and keep you centered. Then everytime you switch lanes via turn signal it will beep at you when you enter the other lane and it locks on to the lines again. So left turn signal, switch lanes, locks on with green steering wheel lit... BEEP. Then pass the car and go back to the right lane, locks on.... BEEP. No where to turn that off and super annoying with no volume control either. Also, when the Mi Pilot active you can't turn off the alarm for when you drift to a line on either side. This is usually the persons doing over the assist but it will give you a BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP when that happens and you can't turn that off either. So if those types of alarms bother you then this is not the car for you. I like my previous car which was a Hyundai and I could have the steer lane assist on all the time, cruise or no cruise and shut the annoying sounds off. I regret buying this car because of this...

[thejedaru]

I've got 2023 Outlander Phev in Sydney. I have no issue or drama regarding the 5 you donnot like. One I donot like about my Outlander it has no spare tire and front seats ventillatio.

[warcrabcyber]

Nothing is wrong with the cvt, it drives smooth and simulates gear changes Just like an automatic,

You act is if everyone uses torque converter automatics, subaru, nissan, Mitsubishi, honda uses Cvt, toyota uses cvt in some of their cross overs such as the corolla cross,

mazda uses automatics
ford automatic transmissions are quite bad
Kia / Hyundai uses dual clutch which is quite bad

If you want a faster outlander, you can just get the phev version which does 0-100 in 7 seconds.

The third row is optional, you don't have to use it, no reason to complain about it.
The rav 4, crv, Hyundai tucson does not even have a third row option.

[jeriyonka]

This my 2nd Mitsubishi. My first one was 2006 gallant very reliable always got my oil changed from Walmart and other service never had a problem and it’s still running fine. Now I just bought 2023 outlander and the only thing that I don’t like about Mitsubishi is dealing with sales people other than that Ilove how it drives and love the technology specially the parking assist.

[Dan-ilpl]

I have a 22 SEL SAWC and I am completely happy with it. Zero issues so far (other than the navigation ) in the 1st 1.5 years. I hate the Navigation system. It never or rarely recognizes what I am saying correctly when trying to set directions...I just stick with Android Auto. Other than that everything works as it should, its comfortable, quiet, handles well, gets great mpg 26.8 average with a mix of around town and quick hwy jaunts....30-31 on trips. Would I prefer a conventional automatic yes, but I think they programmed the fake shift points fairly well. (as far as reliability of the CVT I have had two Mitsubishis with CVT that I drove over 100k miles, a Lancer and an Outlander, and never had any CVT issues so I would assume this will be the same. I think the engine power is fine overall. Putting it in Tarmac helps it at least feel a bit quicker. Will it win any drag races...no but that is not what most people buy it for. I did test drive the PHEV recently and there is a big difference in power they say 0-60 is 6.5 in power mode and it definitely felt that quick. I heard they may do a Ralliart version of the PHEV with close to 300HP also. On the adaptive cruise control I have used it several times on trips and have had no issues with jarring movements. performed quite smoothly actually. I have the Black Diamond paint and get quite a few compliments from strangers in parking lots when she is clean.

[RichardJoashTan]

@1:43 I love the design, and those who complain it, SHUT UP. It IS the most beautiful of all.

[JuanRodriguez-luyk]

Also automatic breaking system
Pilot assit and senser lighting indication alert functions. Make up the pilot control full assist systems.

[JuanRodriguez-luyk]

I would like to say. All the reasons why the dislikes don't make sense. I will explain. 1 The cvt trasmition has been around since 2006. I personally had it on my vw Jetta and all my other cars since then. That's why it saves so much more Gas and energy. 2 The feasther crews control stopped in 2021. With the feature pilot control. That's why it shakes to worn you and wake you from falling asleep. Before this the roadsides had hard riveted pavement to wake you up. 3 The three different lighting systems are for more covering visibility. That works all together with all the pilot control systems and navigation capabilities. 4 The 3rd roll sitting it's a obtion because it's hardly ever use and take space. It's really ment to put a child. Not really for a full adult person. It's probably one of the saves place of sitting in the car. I'm 6 feet tall and 280 lbs and I'm able to sit back there in case of an emergency.

[rmasco]

You left out th fact that the back seat moves forward giving the 3rd a little bit more room.. still tight but a little misleading with the zero leg room you showed

[mw]

I have 2023 2.5 Outlander only agree with 3rd row seats. I love cvt and car has enough power. I used to have Ford ST before that and I know what mean fast car. Outlander has enough acceleration - just changed mode to TARMAC. Best value to price at the moment.

[mrBDeye]

Everyone loves their Outlander ❤
Mitsubishi makes great cars.

[elgringo]

In Panama. Just took delivery on our 2024 yesterday.

Some thoughts:

20" tires look nice but suck on the many potholes that plague the highways down here. Gotta be extra vigilant.

My wife uses iphone and I use android. We noted that when her phone connects via apple carplay, radio and connected Bluetooth audio is muted. Only option (we've found so far) is to disable or kill Carplay on her phone to permanently disconnect from car so radio and my bluetooth audio will work. Still researching that issue.

In Panama, Outlanders do come with spare and jack. That was good news.

Performance wise. Cant remember the last time I needed 0-60 in under 8 seconds so that little 4 banger with the CVT is fine for us.

Interior is pretty nice compared to our 2011 Nissan Pathfinder so no complaints there 😉.

[P_double_H]

My experience with CVTs have unfortunately been great. I say unfortunately because I don't like how it drives and I was expecting it to break already. They always work as if a clutch is slipping down there. My 2016 outlander has had absolutely no issues and I've put 100k miles in it already. For my next car I will stay away from a CVT car. I would love to buy a Montero if Mitsubishi decides to bring it to the US.

I guess I'm dreaming too much.