Mitsubishi Outlander 0–60 Times
The Mitsubishi Outlander 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 29 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Mitsubishi Outlander is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 84.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mitsubishi Outlander is the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, which took 12.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.60 seconds at 72.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 29 verified production tests of the Mitsubishi Outlander, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.62 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.70 seconds at 83.82 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.50sec 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC · stock
Average 0–60 8.62sec Across 29 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70sec @ 83.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 12.40sec 2003 LS
Across 29 verified production runs, the Mitsubishi Outlander ranges from 6.50 to 12.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.62-second average.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Performance Overview
Mitsubishi’s Outlander performance profile spans 2003 to 2025 across 28 verified tests, tracing the model’s shift from a slow-starting compact crossover to a quicker, electrified family SUV. Early first-generation results were defined by the 140-hp 4G64 four-cylinder and naturally aspirated gasoline power, with the 2003 LS taking 12.4 seconds to reach 60 mph while the 2003 XLS improved that to 10.6 seconds.
The second generation brought the Outlander’s largest step forward. Naturally aspirated four-cylinder and V6 options expanded output to 168–230 hp, and the 2007 XLS V6 cut 0-60 mph to 8.9 seconds before the 2010 GT V6 reached 60 mph in 7.0 seconds and posted the line’s quickest quarter-mile, 15.5 seconds at 89.1 mph. Third-generation models continued with gasoline and added plug-in hybrid variants, though the best 0-60 figure came from the 2017 GT V6 at 7.6 seconds.
In the current 4th Gen, the Outlander ranges from 181-hp gasoline versions to 248-hp plug-in hybrids using the PR25DD platform. That has produced the model’s all-time quickest result, with the 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph, which is also the current-generation best and defines where the Outlander stands today.
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Mitsubishi Outlander 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 4th Gen
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| 4th Gen | 2021–present | 8.05s | 6.50s — 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC | 10 | The 4th Gen generation (2021–present) averaged 8.05 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 181 to 248 hp across 2.4L I-4 + Elec, 2.4L I-4 + Elec 18.1-kWh, 2.5L I-4 configurations. |
| 3rd Gen | 2012–2021 | 9.01s | 7.60s — 2017 GT V6 | 8 | The 3rd Gen generation (2012–2021) averaged 9.01 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2017 GT V6 at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 166 to 224 hp across 2.0L I-4 + Elec 2x60-kW 12.0-kWh, 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 2006–2012 | 7.76s | 7.00s — 2010 GT V6 | 7 | The 2nd Gen generation (2006–2012) averaged 7.76 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2010 GT V6 at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 168 to 230 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| 1st Gen | 2001–2006 | 11.57s | 10.60s — 2003 XLS | 3 | The 1st Gen generation (2001–2006) averaged 11.57 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2003 XLS at 10.60 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
4th Gen 2021–present
Avg 0–60 8.05s
Fastest 6.50s
Tests 10
2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC
The 4th Gen generation (2021–present) averaged 8.05 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 181 to 248 hp across 2.4L I-4 + Elec, 2.4L I-4 + Elec 18.1-kWh, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
3rd Gen 2012–2021
Avg 0–60 9.01s
Fastest 7.60s
Tests 8
2017 GT V6
The 3rd Gen generation (2012–2021) averaged 9.01 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2017 GT V6 at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 166 to 224 hp across 2.0L I-4 + Elec 2x60-kW 12.0-kWh, 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6 configurations.
2nd Gen 2006–2012
Avg 0–60 7.76s
Fastest 7.00s
Tests 7
2010 GT V6
The 2nd Gen generation (2006–2012) averaged 7.76 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2010 GT V6 at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 168 to 230 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6 configurations.
1st Gen 2001–2006
Avg 0–60 11.57s
Fastest 10.60s
Tests 3
2003 XLS
The 1st Gen generation (2001–2006) averaged 11.57 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2003 XLS at 10.60 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
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Mitsubishi Outlander 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
29 production tests · 13 years ▾
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50 sec
Production Tests 1
#12
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC (Premium Pack)
8.40sec 0–60
16.50s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 174 hp
- Torque
- 206 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,034 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 30 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 29 production runs
How we verify Mitsubishi Outlander performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mitsubishi Outlander trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mitsubishi Outlander 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mitsubishi Outlander performance FAQs
10 questions The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Premium Package S-AWC has recorded 0-60 mph runs of 8.5, 8.9, and 9.4 seconds. That puts the current gas-powered Outlander in the mid-to-high 8-second range to 60 mph, depending on the test source and conditions.
The quickest Outlander on record is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC, which reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. That makes it the fastest Outlander ever tested, ahead of earlier V6 models and other plug-in hybrid trims.
The fastest stock Mitsubishi Outlander is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2023 Outlander PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC at 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 28 recorded tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified Outlander faster than that benchmark.
The 4th Gen Mitsubishi Outlander, covering 2021 and newer models, averages 8.05 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The quickest version is the 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC at 6.5 seconds, making this the fastest Outlander generation so far.
The 3rd Gen Mitsubishi Outlander, sold from 2012 to 2021, averages 9.01 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. Its quickest version is the 2017 GT V6 at 7.6 seconds, showing a clear step up over the slower four-cylinder trims from the same generation.
The 2nd Gen Mitsubishi Outlander, built from 2006 to 2012, averages 7.76 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. The fastest example is the 2010 GT V6 at 7.0 seconds, which remains one of the strongest non-hybrid Outlander acceleration results on record.
The fastest Mitsubishi Outlander GT V6 reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. Across 5 GT V6 tests, the trim averages 7.22 seconds to 60 mph, making it one of the quickest recurring Outlander nameplates and the strongest performer among the older gasoline-only models.
The plug-in hybrid is quicker. The fastest Outlander PHEV, a 2023 PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC, does 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. By comparison, the 2025 gas-only SEL Premium Package S-AWC has been tested at 8.5, 8.9, and 9.4 seconds, while the best GT V6 run is 7.0 seconds.
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Premium Package S-AWC has recorded 0-60 mph times of 8.5 seconds, 8.9 seconds, and 9.4 seconds. Those are all stock tests for the 181-hp, 181-lb-ft AWD gasoline model, with the quickest verified run coming in at 8.5 seconds.
Across 28 Outlander tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.71 seconds at 83.9 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 15.5 seconds at 89.1 mph, set by the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT V6. The 2025 SEL Premium Package S-AWC has run 16.6, 16.8, and 17.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mitsubishi Outlander can do, not a single marketing claim.
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