2021 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Review

The 2.4L MIVEC four-cylinder petrol produces 124kW and 220Nm, paired with a CVT automatic driving the front wheels in standard LS form. AWD was optional. The drivetrain is unstressed and reliable, though the CVT generates audible drone under hard acceleration. Around town and on the highway at steady cruise the powertrain is quiet and easygoing.

Verdict: A modest but proven petrol drivetrain that prioritises smooth daily driving over headline output.

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander LS carries a claimed 7.2L/100km combined for the 2WD petrol. Real-world figures sit higher in urban use. The 60L tank delivers a sensible touring range. The engine accepts 91 RON unleaded, which keeps running costs predictable.

Verdict: Reasonable economy for a naturally aspirated petrol SUV of this vintage.

The cabin reflects the ZL platform's long production run. Standard equipment on the LS includes an 8-inch Smartphone Link Display Audio screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, dual-zone climate control, and cloth seats. The 477L boot is generous for the segment. Material quality is functional rather than premium, and the design language is recognisably older than newer rivals.

Verdict: A practical, well-laid-out cabin that shows its age against the segment's newer entrants.

At 4,695mm long and 1,810mm wide, the Outlander has a workmanlike road presence. The LS rides on 18-inch alloys with LED daytime running lights and roof rails. The styling carries forward from the 2018-2019 refresh of the ZL generation and now looks honest rather than fashion-forward.

Verdict: A sensible, unfussy design that has aged honestly on the used market.

Safety features on the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander LS include:

• Forward collision mitigation (autonomous emergency braking)

• Lane departure warning

• Automatic high beam

• Reversing camera with rear parking sensors

• Cruise control (standard, not adaptive on LS)

• Seven airbags including a driver's knee airbag
The Outlander holds a 5-star ANCAP rating awarded under 2014 protocols. Adaptive cruise control was reserved for higher trims.

Verdict: A solid safety package for the trim, with AEB standard and seven airbags, though adaptive cruise sits above this grade.

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Australia sits in the mid-twenties on the current used market for good-condition petrol LS examples. Mitsubishi offered a conditional 10-year warranty during this period that required ongoing servicing within the Mitsubishi network, on top of a 5-year baseline. For used buyers, the baseline has typically expired and the 10-year conditional component depends on service history. Confirm dealer records before purchase. To compare current mid-size SUVs, browse available cars on the Cars4Us national listing.

Verdict: Strong used-market value, with the warranty position dependent on confirmed service history