Does the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the ES FWD.
- All 20 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $257 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES FWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| ES AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| LE FWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| LE AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SE FWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SE AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| RALLIART AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Trail Edition AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Black Edition FWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ES | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| Black Edition AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Black Edition | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| PHEV Black Edition AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| PHEV ES AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| PHEV SE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
| PHEV SEL AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $711 | $844 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander | ES FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Select AWD | Regular |
| 2026 GMC Terrain | Elevation FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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