What gas does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander take?

It depends on the engine: regular gasoline for the 2.0L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 2.0L 4-cylinder and 2.4L 4-cylinder; premium gasoline for the 3.0L 6-cylinder.

Key takeaways

  • 7 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander.
  • Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
  • None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionDriveRated fuelE85
2.0L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridsingle-speed (direct drive)AWDregular gasolineNo
2.0L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps)4WDregular gasolineNo
2.0L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps)FWDregular gasolineNo
2.0L 4-cylinder5-speed manualFWDregular gasolineNo
2.4L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps)4WDregular gasolineNo
2.4L 4-cylinderCVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps)FWDregular gasolineNo
3.0L 6-cylinder6-speed automatic4WDpremium gasolineNo

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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