2020 Outlander Interior
Mitsubishi is playing catchup with its competitors when it comes to the interior of their compact crossover SUV: once you step inside the cabin, you're greeted by a slightly dated space that doesn't feel as well planned or built as its competitors. So it might not impress from a visual and design standpoint, but the Outlander does offer a decent amount of standard features: the base model gets standard heated front seats, remote keyless entry, and dual-zone climate control. When you step up to the SE, you get a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Soft-touch seats become available on the SE, and top-spec GT models are offered with a standard heated steering wheel and multi-view camera system. All but the base trim get push-button start.
2020 Outlander Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Seven adults can be squeezed into the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander without any major complaints unless those seven people play for the Harlem Globetrotters. We were pleased to note that the Outlander is offered with standard third-row seating. How does this Japanese SUV fair in terms of interior space? Not too bad, actually, but its competitors offer more. Headroom measures in at 40.6 inches in the front, dropping to 39.9 inches on models fitted with sunroofs. The second row provides 38.4 inches falling down to 37.2 when fitted with a sunroof, and all the way in the back, you get 35.7 inches. The all-important legroom measurement reads as follows: in the front, there's 40.9 inches of space, and second-row passengers get a respectable 37.3 inches. All the way back in the third row, you're offered 28.2 inches. Both the Kia Sorento and Nissan Rogue offer more space.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Interior Dimensions:
| Mitsubishi Outlander Trims | ES | SE | LE | SEL | SP | GT | SEL | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. | 39.9 in. | 40.6 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 40.6 in. | 39.9 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 37.2 in. | 38.4 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
Are you a fan of Nappa leather or carbon-fiber? Well, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers none of those. Instead, you get a very simplified choice of fabric, soft-touch material, and leather on the seats. Base model cars get material seats that feel hard-wearing and should be the go-to for those who plan on taking their Outlander outside city limits. SE, LE, and SP models get an attractive combination of soft-touch and material seat upholstery, which offer good comfort and look pretty good too. If you want leather, you'll have to stretch to the SEL or GT. All models get to choose between a plain black or beige interior color. Whereas the competition has moved towards soft-touch plastics, the Outlander still clings to dated hard plastics finished off in matte black. You also get fake aluminum accents around the air vents and a scattering of gloss black around the infotainment system.
2020 Outlander Trunk and Cargo Space
Trunk and overall cargo space might not be of much significance when you're dealing with a two-seater convertible or tractor, but when it comes to the world of SUVs, it is absolutely imperative that you offer as much space as possible without compromising passenger space. Unfortunately, the Outlander can't match the competition. Behind the third row, you get a usable 10.3 cubic feet of trunk space, but the Kia Sorento offers an extra cubic foot of space. Fold the third-row seating, and that space opens up to 34.2 cubic feet (33 with a sunroof). This time the margin between the Kia Sorento, Nissan Rogue and Outlander widens by a more significant number; the Kia offers nearly four cubic feet of space more and the Rogue offers even more. With all the seats folded behind the first row, you'll get 63.3 cubic feet (61 with a sunroof), which is almost ten less than the Sorento. Small-item storage, on the other hand, is pretty good: passengers get seatback pockets, front and rear bottle holders, a center console storage bin, third-row cup holders, a glove box, and even an underfloor cargo area storage space.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2020 Outlander Infotainment and Features
Features
Younger buyers are expecting more and more from manufacturers who are desperately competing for Millenial money, and rightfully so - the more competition, the better the vehicle; at least, that's how it's supposed to work. The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander is fairly well equipped in base form, and top-spec models can start to feel quite premium. Standard features on base models include LED daytime running lights, manually adjustable front seats, a single front USB port, rearview camera, as well as remote keyless access, cruise control, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system. Moving one step up the trim ladder will bag you auto headlights and a set of foglights, rain-sensing window wipers, an eight-way power-adjustable driver, a passenger seat in soft-touch fabric, and a leather-wrapped shift knob amongst others. SEL models are the first in the lineup to get leather seats, a driver's seatback pocket, and silver roof rails. Things start to get serious when you move up to the GT trims: you'll now get standard LED headlights, a more powerful sound system, multi-view camera system, Mitsubishi's advanced S-AWC drive-mode selector, and safety features such as adaptive cruise control.
Infotainment
The base model gets a seven-inch display, including HD radio compatibility, AM/FM audio, Bluetooth streaming as well as steering wheel mounted audio controls, a six-speaker sound system, and a front USB port. This system offers all the basics but unfortunately misses out on advanced services. SE models and above get a larger eight-inch display, but, more importantly, enjoy standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. SiriusXM satellite radio, steering wheel voice recognition control, and rear USB ports are also thrown in for good measure. The GT trim model enjoys the rich tones of a Rockford Fosgate sound system with a 710-watt amplifier and a ten-inch subwoofer. There's no navigation on offer, but we prefer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto enabled navigation, anyway.