The SUV gets a rugged-looking Trail Edition alongside its final ICE-only powertrain before going hybrid in 2026
- Mitsubishi added the Outlander Trail Edition to the 2025 model year SUV lineup.
- This marks the first “off-highway styling” package offered for the Outlander.
- It features plastic cladding, black decals, new wheels, and all-weather floor mats.
Apparently, adding black trim and a dash of rugged styling still moves the needle. Automakers have caught on, and now nearly every SUV gets an “adventure” makeover that’s more mall lot than mountain pass. Mitsubishi’s latest entry into the costume party is the 2025 Outlander Trail Edition, a dealer-dressed appearance package hoping a few plastic bits will fool buyers into thinking it’s trail-ready.
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This new version is described as an “off-highway styling and equipment package” for the popular Outlander, aimed at appealing to buyers with a more outdoorsy lifestyle. It made its first appearance during a special event in early 2025 and has since launched in the U.S. market.
Rugged Look, Same Foundation
Visually, the Trail Edition stands out thanks to extra cladding around the wheel arches, lower bumpers, and doors, all of which contribute to a more outdoorsy presence. Black decals on the hood and sides, along with a Trail Edition badge on the tailgate, add to the theme. Mitsubishi has also blacked out the mirror caps, door handles, Dynamic Shield grille, and window trim to complete the stealthy look.
Another highlight is the optional Thule-branded Caprock rack that can be combined with accessory mounts for kayaks or cargo boxes, and hitch-mounted bicycle racks available at Mitsubishi dealers. More importantly, the Outlander Trail Edition rides on an exclusive set of black 18-inch wheels with a basket-weave design which can be wrapped in grippy Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail tires.
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Inside, the Trail Edition features all-weather floor mats and a cargo area liner, both branded accordingly. Standard equipment includes synthetic black leather and suede seats, heated front seats, a power panoramic sunroof, and an eight-speaker Dynamic Sound audio system by Yamaha. Other convenience features include headlight washers, heated windshield wipers, five USB-C ports, and Mitsubishi’s Mi-Pilot Assist suite of driver assistance features.
Off-Road Looks, On-Road Setup
Aside from the optional all-terrain tires, the Trail Edition doesn’t receive any mechanical upgrades over the standard Outlander. It continues with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a CVT and Mitsubishi’s standard S-AWC all-wheel-drive system. The suspension remains unchanged, meaning this version is better suited to gravel paths than rocky climbs.
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Worth noting, the 2025 model year will be the last to offer this non-electrified powertrain. The 2026 Outlander will be powered either by a new turbo 1.5-liter engine with a mild-hybrid system, or the recently upgraded plug-in hybrid setup.
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Trail Edition is priced at $39,295, which puts it $1,360 above the SE trim level it builds on. Competitors in this niche include the Nissan Rogue Rock Creek Edition, Subaru Forester Wilderness, Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, and Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition.
