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Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Mitsubishi Outlander
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander BLACK EDITION 7 SEAT (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
55L
259 to 264 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$42,260 - $58,360
$37,740 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless to drive
- Quiet cabin ambience
- Long, conditional new-car warranty
Misses
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Touchscreen looks small among rivals
- Unsettled yet firm ride on 20-inch wheels
Colours Available
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Toyota RAV4 review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander review
While its 2.5L four-cylinder and CVT combo is far from earth-shattering, it's hard to look past the value the Mitsubishi Outlander offers.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 163kW | 135kW - 185kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 245Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 103.4 | 97 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
