If there’s anyone out there rooting for Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) to continue their road to success, it’s us. The company’s Outlander is the best-selling Mitsubishi in years, and quite good (especially the PHEV version). However, Outlander has been really on-road-focused, despite the company’s storied off-road and rally history. And while that’s where the overwhelming majority of Outlanders will be, if buyers want something more rugged looking, then give them something more rugged looking. Behold: The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Trail Edition.
While not Mitsubishi’s first effort into making a more off-road-styled vehicle (that title goes to 2024 Outlander Sport Trail Edition, it’s the first Outlander (non-Sport) to get the treatment. And what is the treatment, you ask?
What Makes the 2025 Outlander Trail Edition Special?
According to Mitsubishi’s press release, the Outlander Trail Edition includes the company’s excellent S-AWC all-wheel drive system, exclusive 18″ wheels, many black trim details, black side protection trim, all-weather floor mats, a black hood garnish, a blacked-out grille, and Trail Edition badges. Trail Editions will also include a premium Yamaha audio system with eight speakers, combo synthetic black leather and suede seating surfaces, heated seats, panoramic roof, and a bunch more.
There will be a myriad of dealer accessories, too. Ironically, this includes 235/60R-18 Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail all-terrains. I’m not sure why they’re not standard on a “Trail Edition,” but they’re not. Want a mountain-themed body-side graphic to show you’re outdoorsy? They’ll sell you that. They’ll also have a Thule Caprock flat roof rack and a variety of Thule accessories, as well. I do love me some Thule racking.
“Outlander has been a reputational, sales, and brand-level home run for Mitsubishi Motors since we launched this new-generation model in 2021,” said Mark Chaffin, president and CEO of MMNA. “With updates to interior styling, drivability, and now the addition of the fantastic Trail Edition to widen interest in the vehicle even further, the 2025 Outlander absolutely must be on every compact SUV shopper’s list.”
Having a more off-road-looking Outlander is a great move, non-standard all-terrains … maybe not so much. Somehow, I think many Outlander Trail Editions will have the all-terrains on at the dealership anyway (with the cost added into the price). Speaking of …
How Much Will the Mitsubishi Outlander Trail Edition Cost?
Mitsubishi says the MSRP for this more adventurous Outlander will start at $39,295. It also includes all the upgrades to the ’25 model, including revised steering feel, improved and redesigned interior (which is quite good), new wireless device charging, and a larger center console.
I’d be remiss not mentioning the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, but also the five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, and seven-year/100,000-mile corrosion warranty. Mitsubishi has a five-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance plan and a two-year/30,000-mile maintenance program, too.
I’m glad Mitsubishi is offering the Trail Edition, although I’m perplexed by the non-standard all-terrains. Other companies offer up a more adventurous version of their crossovers—Nissan Rogue and Pathfinder Rock Creek, Chevrolet Traverse Z71, Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition, and of course, the Subaru Wilderness cars—so it’s good that Mitsubishi will have one too (so long as you opt for the all-terrains).
