- Mitsubishi's new Outlander Diamond Trail adds a Rock mode to its Super All-Wheel Control system.
- The camera system remains available up to 30km/h, compared with 10km/h in the existing setup.
- Canadian sales are scheduled for the first half of 2027, with pricing still to be announced.
Mitsubishi has given the Outlander a more purposeful set of trail tools, led by a new Rock driving mode and cameras that stay switched on at higher speeds.
The 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition will make its debut at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, running from 3 to 6 November. Canadian sales are planned for the first half of 2027, although Mitsubishi has yet to announce pricing or New Zealand availability.
Traction and a better view
Rock mode changes how the Super All-Wheel Control system manages braking, suppressing wheel slip more quickly when the vehicle encounters uneven terrain. The driver also gets a display showing steering angle, wheel slip and traction information.
The camera system's operating limit rises from 10km/h to 30km/h, while adjustable hill descent control helps manage speed on the way down. Those changes sit alongside revised bumpers: the approach angle increases from 18.3 to 20.5 degrees, and the departure angle improves from 22.2 to 23.1 degrees.
Black alloy wheels wear Nexen Roadian ATX all-terrain tyres. Inside, dark grey seats have water-repellent upholstery and khaki stitching, while the exterior pairs Trail Green paint with a white roof.
Factory model and show builds
Mitsubishi is taking three Diamond Trail examples to SEMA. One demonstrates the standard vehicle with genuine accessories and a Thule roof box; the other two carry aftermarket modifications for different kinds of camping trips.
The bike-and-trailer build has a 38.1mm suspension lift, while the rooftop-tent vehicle is lifted by 63.5mm. Both modified examples use larger BFGoodrich tyres, equipment that Mitsubishi lists separately from the factory model's Nexen tyres.
