Mitsubishi Outlander LS Vs ES. Which One?

CrypticM on 14/02/2022 - 12:32
Last edited 14/02/2022 - 12:44 by 1 other user

Hello all…need some help in deciding.

I am in process of buying used Mitsubishi Outlander. Browsing though online portals and talking to dealers I realized 2020 ES is coming at same price as 2017/2018 LS with similar mileage.

My question is is it better to get latest version with lower trim or old version with high trim(especially in this Outlander case). I tried searching for answers on this topic and couldn't find much and dealers not helping either. Can someone help me in deciding.

Why just outlander? Because I liked it and this is the only car in my budget with 7 seater config. I need 7 seater occasionally.

Thanks in advance.

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  SBOB on 14/02/2022 - 12:45

  Is there much diff in price between a 2020ES and the new model ES?
  The outlander was pretty much the same car for like a decade, and only just got a complete re-design.
  So both 2020 and 2017/2018 are going to be pretty similar cars. 2020 likely an extra safety feature or 2.

  With the price of used cars currently, a new model might not be that much more $

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    CrypticM on 14/02/2022 - 13:05

    Not sure about 2020 and older ES version.

    My question is should I go to LS with older version or ES with latest.

    It sound vague but I couldn't find any reason for these are being at same price.

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      SBOB on 14/02/2022 - 13:06

      +1

      but 2020 ES isnt the latest

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    bargain crazy on 14/02/2022 - 13:58

    I think the 2020 one had an aircon for rear seats and earlier version didn't. So that could be a deciding factor?

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      highon2str on 14/02/2022 - 14:04

      2017 does not have A/C in the back seats and it can get uncomfortable in there on hot days

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  oscargamer on 14/02/2022 - 13:02

  -5

  Have you looked at ldv d90?

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  Evoque10 on 14/02/2022 - 13:21

  It probably comes down to the warranty.
  I believe the 2020 ES has 7 years warranty?

  How much are they currently btw?

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    CrypticM on 14/02/2022 - 13:44

    around 29-30K.

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      Evoque10 on 14/02/2022 - 14:12

      All good then…

      I would definitely get the ES just for the sake of warranty and newer model.
      I owned the 2020 LS version and it's great

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  [Deactivated] on 14/02/2022 - 13:46

  -3

  Neither. I have no idea why anyone would buy a Mitsubishi when alternatives like Kias exist.

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    CrypticM on 14/02/2022 - 13:47

    Kia sorento (which is the only one with 7 seater) is too big to my taste. Kia sportage is coming only in 5 seater.

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      [Deactivated] on 14/02/2022 - 18:27

      -4

      Buying a small 7 seat car is the dumbest thing I've heard today, unless your kids don't have legs.

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        CrypticM on 14/02/2022 - 18:44

        +3

        Thanks for opinion. Guess what I too read a dumbest opinion today.

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    TEER3X on 14/02/2022 - 14:09

    More expensive surely

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  QuicheLorraine on 14/02/2022 - 13:47

  +7

  I'd get the MY20 ES over the older LS. MY20 ES has creature comforts like auto headlights and wipers etc that used to be reserved for LS (mid range) and up.

  MY20 models also have;
  -8 inch touch screen (over 6 inch on older model)
  -more comfortable seats over MY17/18 models
  -rear air vents that were only introduced from MY19 onwards I think
  -More safety equipment that used to be reserved for higher models.

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    CrypticM on 14/02/2022 - 13:48

    +1

    thanks mate. this is what i am looking for.

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      TEER3X on 14/02/2022 - 14:11

      +2

      There's also the fact it's a newer car, even at the same mileage, you should always go for the newer car (all else being equal), cars get old too, it's not just the miles that count.

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    dannyboi on 14/02/2022 - 16:32

    Typically cars of the same model but newer model year will come with more improvements to sound deadening as well.

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  spackbace on 14/02/2022 - 16:40

  ES is likely an ex-hire car, so note that the warranty will have limitations.

  Higher spec models have usually been privately owned

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    ol mate on 14/02/2022 - 16:57

    +1

    In my experience (3 rental Outlanders, so not a great sample size), I've had 2 rentals that were LS (second spec) and 1 that was ES (base) spec. Similar sample size with i30/Corollas (Active's instead of Go's, Ascent Sport instead of Ascents in the ZRE182).

    From what I've seen, rental car companies like to mix it up between the base and second spec models (a lot of Prado GXLs vs GXs around at the moment) because the price difference they pay (after discounts, etc.) is usually recovered (or sometimes even more) when the cars are sent to auction.

    So I don't think this is the best reasoning for going for a base vs 2nd spec. If it was a ES vs Exceed, however…

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    pegaxs on 14/02/2022 - 22:09

    My work Outlander is ex rental and is an LS.

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      spackbace on 15/02/2022 - 00:36

      F

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  Euphemistic on 14/02/2022 - 18:16

  For me, I’d probably go with the newer vehicle with less kms if planning on long term ownership. I’d pick the older one if it had a feature the new one doesn’t that I wanted eg leather seats or sunroof etc.

  End of the day, it doesn’t make a lot of difference, but at sale time you might have slightly less depreciation with the newer vehicle - is better resale price.

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    Euphemistic on 14/02/2022 - 19:38

    Add to that, does one have better safety features? Pick the best safety features.

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  Hugh G Rection on 08/06/2022 - 06:44

  unless you have small children or amputee friends, the backseats are useless. my friend got it because because she is a family of 6, and after a few years trade it in for a toyota tarago. it is very tight in there too.

  the new outlander has been completely made over and way better then older models. unfortunately the 3rd row is still useless. you also get a 10 year warranty and 10 years of service with capped prices so they don't rape you.