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Mitsubishi · model year 2026
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 127 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #127 of 289 - 98 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #98 of 479 - 168 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #168 of 521 - 06 Mitsubishi cars
Every model year, newest first #6 of 1,149 - 820 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #820 of 1,172 - 376 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #376 of 2,158
Against hybrid cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD is a small SUV with front-wheel drive, a gasoline hybrid powertrain, and a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It returns 28 MPG combined, with 26 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. Its listed yearly fuel cost is $2,400, and tailpipe CO2 is 314 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 28 MPG combined from a gasoline hybrid powertrain
- 31 MPG highway rating
- Small SUV body with front-wheel drive
- Automatic AV-S8 transmission
Watch for
- 26 MPG city rating is below its highway figure
- Annual fuel cost is listed at $2,400
- Tailpipe CO2 is 314 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive SUV Highway commuters who can use the 31 MPG rating Buyers comparing gasoline hybrid SUVs by fuel use
The Outlander 2WD makes sense for buyers who want a small SUV without moving to all-wheel drive. Its gasoline hybrid powertrain returns 28 MPG combined, with a useful 31 MPG highway rating. Plan around the $2,400 yearly fuel figure, especially if most trips are in town, where the rating falls to 26 MPG. The 314-gram-per-mile CO2 figure is another part of its running profile. This is a straightforward choice when body style and front-wheel drive matter more than chasing a lower fuel-use number.
What it is
This 2026 Outlander is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It uses a gasoline hybrid system, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic AV-S8 transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 28 MPG combined. The split is 26 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,400. Tailpipe emissions are 314 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 28 MPG combined figure when comparing this Outlander with other small, front-wheel-drive SUVs. Its city and highway ratings show how the result changes with driving conditions: 26 MPG in town and 31 MPG on open roads.
Who it suits
It suits a driver who wants an SUV body and front-wheel drive while keeping combined fuel use at 28 MPG. The highway rating favors drivers whose miles are mostly outside city traffic.
Trade-offs
The 31 MPG highway rating is higher than its 26 MPG city rating, so frequent urban driving will use more fuel than the combined figure suggests. Its gasoline operation also carries 314 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the Outlander 2WD if a small SUV format, front-wheel drive, and a gasoline hybrid system fit your routine. Its 28 MPG combined rating gives a clear running-cost reference, while the $2,400 annual fuel estimate frames the budget. City-heavy use will track closer to 26 MPG, and highway travel can approach 31 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 314 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD's combined MPG?
It is rated at 28 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The Outlander 2WD is rated at 26 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost is listed for a year?
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,400.
What kind of drivetrain does it use?
It has front-wheel drive and is classified as a small sport utility vehicle 2WD.
Is the Outlander 2WD a hybrid?
Yes. It uses a gasoline hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
What transmission does it have?
It uses an automatic AV-S8 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 314 grams per mile.
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