In keeping with the package’s go-anywhere aspirations, Mitsubishi has also made some changes to the Outlander’s interior. All-weather floor mats come standard across all seating positions, and even the rear cargo area features rubberized protection to guard against mud and grime.
Of course, anyone who’s considering the Trail Edition will probably be hauling gear that’s too simply too large to fit inside — even with a folding third-row. To that end, Mitsubishi is offering buyers equipment like a Thule Caprock flat-rack roof rack, a Thule hitch-mounted bike rack and a host of compatible accessories like awnings and canoe mounts.
Off-road aspirations
Now, even though the Trail Edition doesn’t come fitted with your usual off-road accessories (like a lift or a skid plate), this year’s Outlander does benefit from some suspension tweaks, and the package makes otherwise optional all-wheel drive a standard feature.
In the case of Mitsubishi’s Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, you’re getting five distinct driving modes. By monitoring vehicle speed, ambient temperature, wheel grip, steering input and yaw, the Outlander’s driving characteristics can be tailored to everything from dry tarmac to slippery snow.