2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD

The Mitsubishi Outlander is all-new for 2022, and the aggressive design is a clear departure from the old one and unique from the other vehicle in Mitsubishi’s stable. Although it does share some of the same visual cues as the new 2022 Eclipse Cross. The company calls the Outlander design concept “Bold Stride,” and that’s certainly fitting. The frontend look will set this SUV apart from the others on the road. Interestingly, those large wide lights that sit at the edges of the fenders are actually the headlamps. The slim lights at the top that are in line with the grille are the marker and turn signals. This is one vehicle that will be easy to recognize in your rearview mirror. As you move around to the side and rear of the new Mitsu, however, the design becomes more traditional. To our eye, Mitsubishi has done a good job differentiating the Outlander’s look from the Nissan Rogue. On the inside, designers gave the Outlander an upscale look with materials that appear to be a cut above typical SUVs in the class. The dash panel is soft-touch, and the steering wheel is thick-rimmed. The company tried to make the buttons and knobs feel notably robust too. We really like the real aluminum that comes on the two upper trims and the quilted leather seats too. Unlike the 5-passenger Rogue, Mitsubishi made sure Outlander seats seven just like before. Still, this likely won’t be a third row adults will want to spend much time in. Compared to the old Outlander, the cabin itself is two inches wider and rides on a longer wheelbase. That means there’s more legroom for the first two rows of seating. That second row can be flipped and folded with a one-touch lever now. And once the second and third rows are down, there’s 80.3 cubic feet of cargo space — 13.9 cubic feet more than the old model. That’s the equivalent of adding the trunk space from a midsize sedan. Mitsubishi is proud to report that the seating position is slightly higher than before, and there’s more adjustability through the seat itself as well as the tilting and telescoping steering wheel. The Outlander uses two gauge clusters, depending upon the trim level. Lower-priced models have analog gauges and a 7-inch information display, while upper trims offer a fully digital 12.3-inch display. Some models offer a head-up display too. Similarly, there’s a choice of an 8.0-inch infotainment screen or a 9.0-inch screen setup with navigation. The new Outlander uses the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that’s found under the hood of the Nissan Rogue. It makes the same 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque and connects to the same continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with a sport mode with eight “speeds” to shift through. Like before, front-wheel drive is standard on the Outlander, and Mitsubishi’s uniquely-tuned Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system is optional. And there are now drive modes to help dial in the right amount of traction for the road condition. Front-drive models have five modes (Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow), and the all-wheel-drive models have a sixth “Mud” mode. Though the Outlander shares a chassis with the Rogue, the Mitsubishi’s suspension has its own tuning. And it’s one the company says offers more stability and roll control over the old Outlander. Plus, there are larger disc brakes at each corner too. So, the new Outlander should ride, handle and stop better than the old model. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Awarded Highest Safety Rating by IIHS A TOP SAFETY PICK+, Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV among safest vehicles on the road.