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Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Mitsubishi Outlander
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2024 Toyota
RAV4
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
55L
264 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,260 - $58,360
$37,740 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient on the road
- Long conditional warranty
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Pricey in GSR form
- Basic infotainment system
- Tight third row
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD Hybrid 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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Jack Quick
8.1
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a versatile family SUV with few direct rivals, but the GSR flagship is a bit superfluous.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 11.8 - 12 | |
