Three-row SUVs are increasingly becoming popular, but the biggest drawback is that they’re often obnoxiously overpriced and terribly inefficient. And did I mention they’re also some of the most challenging to operate because of their size? Yet, the Mitsubishi Outlander stands as an exception.
That’s because this compact crossover SUV doesn’t just cram in a third row to offer seating up to seven passengers; it’s also the most fuel-efficient 3-row SUV I’ve tested all year. What makes it even more appealing is the $47,235 as-tested price for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 1.5T S-AWC trim I specifically drove for a week.
