Does the 2026 Outlander continue to offer 7 seats as standard, and how does its space compare to competitors?
The 2026 Outlander is one of the few mid-size SUVs in Canada to offer third-row seating as standard equipment (at no additional cost) — a value proposition that sets it apart from the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, which are exclusively 5-seat vehicles. The third row offers approximately 720 mm of leg room — comparable to the Hyundai Santa Fe — and comfortably fits children under 12 and adequately accommodates teenagers for trips under an hour. Third-row access is facilitated by the Easy Tumble second-row mechanism, which folds and slides in a single motion. Cargo space with all three rows deployed is 145 litres — sufficient for small bags only. Folding the third row (a 60-second operation) frees 733 litres, and full rear seat fold provides 1,779 litres — highly competitive figures for the segment.