2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Quick Review

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed sits in the top tier of the regular, petrol-powered model range, priced from $51,990.

In addition to seven seats (in a 2-3-3 layout) and all-wheel drive, the Exceed is comprehensively equipped with convenience goodies and furnished with luxury touches such as black leather upholstery.

Exceed models are available with either a 2.5L petrol engine or a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

Pricing & Features

The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed has more features than any model with the exception of the Exceed Tourer.

Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, auto tailgate with hands-free functionality, 12.3-inch digital driver cluster, head-up display, black (or light-grey) leather seats, adaptive driving beam, tri-zone climate control, and a 10-speaker Bose audio.

In addition to the Bose system, the infotainment set-up includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth with voice control.

It's two-tone world stepping up to the $54,490 Exceed Tourer, which brings a dual-colour body and (leather) interior, as well as massage functionality for the front seats for some extra pampering.

The Exceed is also available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, though the more economical petrol-electric version comes at a premium, priced from $68,490.

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Safety

The Mitsubishi Outlander holds a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

To help avoid a crash in the first place, the Japanese SUV's advanced safety and driver assistance systems include forward collision mitigation with pedestrian & cyclist detection and junction assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and prevention, and rear automatic emergency braking.

Exceed adds rear cross-traffic monitoring and a more advanced auto high beam system for night driving.

Key Rivals

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed competes in the midsize SUV market, facing off with higher-spec versions of key rivals such as:

• Mazda CX-5
• Honda CR-V
• Toyota RAV4
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Nissan X-Trail

Should I put it on my shortlist?

It depends on your priorities, as some other medium SUVs are more satisfying to drive or provide larger boots.

But the latest Mitsubishi Outlander is the best yet of four generations, and in Exceed guise offers a host of enticing convenience and technology features to go with the Japanese brand's industry-leading 10-year warranty.