Source-led automotive research / published 2026-10-17

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander mpg: 2WD is not S-AWC.

The short answer

Does S-AWC change 2025 Outlander fuel consumption?

Mitsubishi's US 2025 2.5L gasoline Outlander lists 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg in 2WD and 24 / 30 / 26 with S-AWC. The manufacturer also lists up to 2,000 lb towing with the specified factory-installed hitch.

Applicable to: US 2025 Outlander 2.5L gasoline ES, SE and SEL; not Outlander PHEV or another model year.

01 / Direct answer

Manufacturer-specified figures by configuration

These are manufacturer-referenced values for the named configurations only. Read the exact source for your engine, trim and market instead of carrying a measurement across model names or model years.

Original manufacturer-referenced figures, scoped to each named configuration. Source links open the official publication.
Vehicle configurationPublished valueContext and limitsManufacturer evidence
Outlander gasoline 2WD27 mpg combinedEPA 24 city / 31 highwayView original source ↗
Outlander gasoline S-AWC26 mpg combinedEPA 24 city / 30 highwayView original source ↗
Maximum tow with factory-installed hitchUp to 2,000 lbPayload and equipment may reduce the ratingView original source ↗
02 / Before you use these values

Match the exact vehicle.

Check 1

Match 2025 gasoline, not PHEV or a different year.

Check 2

S-AWC and 2WD EPA ratings are distinct.

Check 3

Maximum towing depends on factory hitch, load and individual vehicle equipment.

03 / Verification and next answers

Where the numbers came from

Mitsubishi Motors North America's original 2025 Outlander FAQ EPA fuel-economy and conditional towing-rating notes.

Primary evidence (1 source)

  1. Manufacturer source 1mitsubishicars.com ↗

    3 exact configuration rows supported

This page is an original explanation of limited factual specifications. CarFactBook has not inferred an exact VIN, fitted replacement part, global-equivalent manual or unpublished service quantity.

Source count: 1. The original manufacturer's vehicle-specific manual and labels take priority if your exact car differs from these listed reference configurations.

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