Crossover SUVs are always top choices across North America, and the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2025 Mazda CX-50 enter into the market as fierce competition. Compared to the CX-50, the Outlander, one of the most popular SUVs in Ontario, offers exceptional reliability, a superior AWD system and a more spacious cargo area for buyers. Below, we’ve highlighted key comparisons between these two outstanding crossovers. Read on with our team at Cornwall Mitsubishi to see why the Outlander comes out on top.
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Why Buy Mitsubishi?
Best Warranty Protection
When it comes to peace of mind, Mitsubishi offers one of the longest warranties in the entire automotive industry to protect your vehicle. Even though Mazda’s unlimited mileage 5-year powertrain warranty sounds decent, it’s half the duration of the Outlander’s 10-year/160,000 km coverage. Let’s break it down:
Mitsubishi Outlander
- 10-Year/160,000 KM Powertrain Warranty: It covers the engine, transmission and drivetrain for twice as long as Mazda.
- 5-Year/100,000 KM New Vehicle Warranty: It protects nearly every part of your Mitsubishi, from infotainment to air conditioning.
Mazda CX-50
- Unlimited KM 5-Year Powertrain Warranty: Unlimited mileage sounds great until year 6, when you’re on your own.
- Unlimited KM 3-Year New Vehicle Warranty: It’s almost half the duration of Mitsubishi’s.
Mitsubishi Reliability
Mitsubishi protects your drives for 5 years with unlimited kilometers roadside assistance. But you’ll probably rarely need it, thanks to Mitsubishi’s J.D. Power reliability ranking (beating Mazda and 32 competitors), your Outlander is engineered to avoid breakdowns altogether. But if a flat tire strikes on the highway or a dead battery leaves you stranded in the snow? Give Mitsubishi a call to unlock 24/7 free service, including:
- Free Towing
- Battery Boosting
- Tire Change
- Fuel Delivery
- And more
In contrast, Mazda owners start paying out of pocket after just three years.
Design
Exterior Design
The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander impresses with its sculpted and dynamic exterior design. It features eye-catching LED headlights that cut through the darkness, a large panoramic sunroof that provides a wider view of the sky and an aerodynamic chassis that enhances stability. Overall, these purposeful designs not only turn heads on the street but also embody the Outlander’s confident stance and driving capabilities.
The CX-50 focuses on its rugged persona with raised ground clearance, chunky fender flares, skid plates and reinforced roofline outfitted for trails and paved roads alike. However, the standard 17-inch wheels on the base trim feel more budget commuter than off-road warrior, and its boxy chassis sacrifices some aerodynamics.
Cargo Space
The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander maximizes practicality with 1,822 litres of cargo space when the second and third rows are folded. In contrast, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 offers only 1,595 litres with its seats folded, which will hit limits fast.
Performance
Engine Specs
Both of the SUVs provide similar engine performance. The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander comes standard with a 2.5L 4-cylinder DOHC engine featuring Electric Intake VVT and Hydraulic Exhaust VVT, which boasts 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 is also equipped with a 2.5L engine, which produces 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque.
Fuel Economy
The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander consumes fuel at 9.7L/100 km city and 7.9L/100 km highway, which nearly matches the 2025 Mazda CX-50’s highway efficiency at 8.0L/100 km without relying on a turbocharged engine. Moreover, the CX-50’s turbo engine forces air induction, which can burn more gas in stop-and-go traffic.
Technology
Both of these two SUVs provide drivers with the latest innovation. Some technology features on the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander include:
- 12.3-Inch Full Digital Driver Display
- 8-Inch HD Touchscreen
- Wireless Carplay/Android Auto
- Mitsubishi Connect
- Bose Premium Sound System
- MI-PILOT Driver-Assistance & Safety Techs
- Wireless Charging Pad
- Six Drive Modes
Technology features on the 2025 Mazda CX-50 include:
- 10.25-Inch Screen
- Bose Sound System
- Wireless Charging Pad
- Mazda Connected Service
- Wireless Carplay/Android Auto
- Available 360-Degress View Monitor
- i-Activsense Safety Features
Shop the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander at Cornwall Mitsubishi
After comparing, it’s clear that the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander is the winner. Now, it’s time to make it yours at Cornwall Mitsubishi. Our experts are here to assist with any trade-ins and financing questions. Browse our new or pre-owned Outlander inventory online, then visit our dealership to experience how smooth the Outlander’s naturally aspirated engine is.