- Mitsubishi has introduced the facelifted Outlander PHEV, which features revised styling and an upgraded powertrain.
- The company also announced the standard Outlander is getting a new hybrid engine that replaces the 2.5-liter four-cylinder.
- The Eclipse Cross eschews navigation for 2026, forcing customers to use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay to get around.
In one fell swoop, Mitsubishi has announced model year updates for their entire US lineup. There are a number of notable changes including a facelifted Outlander Plug-In Hybrid and a revised Outlander that adopts a new hybrid powertrain.
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Starting with the latter, the 2026 Outlander comes equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is similar to the one found in the Eclipse Cross. It features the company’s first mild-hybrid system and promises to “deliver increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque aiding off-the-line acceleration.”
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Mitsubishi didn’t mention numbers, but confirmed the hybrid powertrain will replace the current 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. That isn’t much more than the non-hybrid 1.5-liter, which churns out 152 hp (113 kW / 154 PS) and 184 lb-ft (249 Nm).
Besides going hybrid, the 2026 Outlander gains a new LE trim that slots between the entry-level ES and mid-level SE. Buyers will also find a new SEL Black Edition and a Ralliart model. They’re all scheduled to arrive in the fourth quarter.
The 2026 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid gets the facelift that was introduced on the regular model last year. As a result, the crossover sports a new front bumper, a revised grille, smoked taillights, and new 20-inch wheels.
The upgrades continue inside with a redesigned center console, a new Yamaha audio system, and an available 12.3-inch infotainment system. Buyers will also find heated and ventilated front seats, higher quality materials, and improved sound-deadening – among other things.
The crossover arrives in early 2026 and will feature an upgraded plug-in hybrid powertrain. The company was coy on specifics, but confirmed a larger capacity battery that provides a longer electric-only range. Customers can also look forward to a retuned suspension with revised springs and dampers. They’re joined by updated bushings and stabilizer bars.
Moving onto the Outlander Sport, it carries over and offers a Trail Edition for 2026. The company didn’t say much about it, but suggested the model will have unique wheels and graphics.
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Last but not least, the 2026 Eclipse Cross loses embedded navigation as the company apparently believes most people would rather use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, SEL and SEL Touring trims gain newly standard “Eclipse Cross” hood badging.
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