2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD

The CarCody take

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD is a small sport utility SUV using a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic AV-S6 transmission, and four-wheel drive. It returns 26 combined MPG, with 23 city and 29 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,600, and tailpipe emissions are 344 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive Mixed city and highway driving

What it is

This 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA small sport utility vehicle 4WD class. It uses four-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and an automatic AV-S6 transmission. It belongs to the Outlander family; see Mitsubishi cars for related models.

The numbers

The defining figure is 26 combined MPG. EPA city mileage is 23 MPG, while highway mileage is 29 MPG. Your actual result will depend on how much of your driving matches each cycle, but the combined figure gives one number for mixed use.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates $2,600 a year for gasoline. That is the fuel budget tied to its official mileage estimate, not a purchase or ownership price. Tailpipe output is 344 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.

How it compares

Use 26 combined MPG as the main line when comparing this Outlander Sport with similar 4WD small SUVs. Its 23 city and 29 highway figures show how the result changes between stop-and-go streets and faster roads.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a driver who wants four-wheel drive and prefers one compact gasoline vehicle for mixed city and highway trips. The 29 MPG highway figure favors road-heavy use more than its 23 MPG city figure does.

Trade-offs

Four-wheel drive comes with a 26 MPG combined rating and a $2,600 estimated yearly fuel bill. The automatic transmission keeps the drivetrain choice simple, while the 2.0 L four-cylinder supplies the gasoline powertrain.

Verdict

Choose the Outlander Sport 4WD if four driven wheels matter and your budget can absorb its stated fuel spend. It makes the most sense for mixed driving where highway mileage helps offset the lower city number. If your priority is reducing annual gasoline use, compare its 26 combined MPG and 344 grams per mile with alternatives before deciding.