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If you are considering a compact or mid-size two-row SUV, but would really love to have a third row for those odd times that you need to carry more than five passengers, look no further than the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL. This $44,645 SUV is very well equipped, and it comes with two bonus seats in the rear that we found convenient in the real world.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Facts and Figures
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL is a three-row SUV that the EPA classifies incorrectly as “small.” We don’t know what the EPA is thinking, calling this vehicle small, given that it is clearly midsized. It is similar to the Nissan Rogue in terms of size. It features 125.5 Cu Ft of passenger volume. By contrast, a 2025 Toyota RAV4 offers 98.9 cu ft. There is either 11 or 30 cubic feet of cargo volume, depending on whether you have the third row up or stowed. There is a whopping 64.3 cu ft if you drop the second row flat.
The headrests for the third row are easily removable, and they store neatly under the cargo floor.
Real World Use of the Outlander’s Third Row
During a trip to Colorado, we rented an Outlander and used its third row seat for both children and young adults. It’s well-suited to short trips to dinner, an event, or a game.
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This third row is not designed to accommodate everyone. The five other seats are for those with limited mobility or greater than average height and weight. When in use, there is ample legroom for all passengers, but seat adjustments are necessary. Remember, this is a local trip feature, not a cross-country touring bus-type of seating arrangement.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Price and Value
The 2025 Outlander we tested came in under $45K. It included an oversized power sunroof with a power sunshade, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The all-wheel drive system has multiple settings for many types of adventures. What’s missing? No spare tire. The Outlander comes with a longer-than-usual warranty, with the powertrain warranty spanning 10 years or 100,000 miles.
Conclusion – Third Row For the Win
Based on our real-world use, the Outlander from Mitsubishi is a very practical vehicle that gives you what amounts to a free third row for occasional use. We love this vehicle, and hope readers will give it consideration when shopping.
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John Goreham is the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association and an expert vehicle tester. John completed an engineering program with a focus on electric vehicles, followed by two decades of work in high-tech, biopharma, and the automotive supply chain before becoming a news contributor. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE int). In addition to his eleven years of work at Torque News, John has published thousands of articles and reviews at American news outlets. He is known for offering unfiltered opinions on vehicle topics. You can connect with John on LinkedIn and follow his work on his personal X channel or on our X channel. Please note that stories carrying John’s by-line are never AI-generated, but he does employ grammar and punctuation software when proofreading and he also uses image generation tools.
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