Mitsubishi Announces New Off-Road Variant of Outlander in 2026

Mitsubishi Motors North America has confirmed another new model coming to its lineup — an off-road-focused version of the Outlander SUV. The vehicle is scheduled to arrive during the company’s 2026 fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

This follows Mitsubishi’s earlier announcement in May 2025 that it plans to introduce an all-new battery-electric vehicle for North America. Both models are part of the brand’s broader “Momentum 2030” business plan, first shared with dealers in 2024. That plan outlines Mitsubishi’s product and retail strategy for the next several years, starting with the recently updated 2025 Outlander.

The new off-road-oriented Outlander will expand on the recently introduced Trail Edition package. How different this will actually be from the Outlander is unknown. Will it be a trim package ora vastly different model? It’s expected to feature new bodywork, drive modes, and performance upgrades designed for off-road use, along with interior materials tailored to that purpose. Mitsubishi says the model will make further use of its Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, which has roots in the brand’s rally experience.

Details such as the name, specifications, pricing, and launch timing will be shared closer to its release.

“Two exciting announcements to discuss upcoming vehicle launches proves the strength of our Momentum 2030 business plan, plus the hard work and commitment from our colleagues at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan and our dealer partners across the U.S.” said Mark Chaffin, MMNA’s president and CEO. “When we announced our Momentum 2030 plan publicly, we set ambitious goals for ourselves. The plan is underway right now, with the new 2025 Outlander already on sale, with an updated Outlander Plug-in Hybrid coming soon, the debut of a new mild-hybrid powertrain in the 2026 Outlander and with today’s announcements of two more all-new vehicles coming in fiscal year 2026. This is just the beginning, with more new vehicles and more news coming.”

Chaffin continued, “There has never been a better time to consider a new Mitsubishi vehicle. We are proud to partner with nearly 330 Mitsubishi Motors dealer partners across the U.S. who are committed to customer satisfaction, to delivering a great vehicle at a fair price, and to building a long-term customer relationship. Our Momentum 2030 plan is going to build upon that with more dealers in more markets, and we’re already seeing interest from some of the largest dealer groups in the country to join us on our journey.”

The Momentum 2030 roadmap focuses on four main priorities: moving toward electrification, expanding and updating the product lineup, modernizing the retail experience, and growing the dealer network and sales volume.

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