All-new, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander looks like no Mitsubishi that’s gone before.
An upscale, 7-passenger cabin complements its bold, jaw-dropping exterior.
Part of the Alliance, which includes Nissan, Renault, and several other brands, Mitsubishi enjoys access to their technology, engineering, and parts bins. Most notably, Outlander shares a platform, engine, and other bits and pieces with the Nissan Rogue.
Considered a compact SUV, Outlander is actually a tad bigger than most segment rivals like the Toyota RAV-4.
Similar in exterior size to the Rogue, the new Outlander’s cabin is larger, and its wheelbase is longer than the previous Outlander model. Its third-row seat, however, is best left to smaller children.
Mitsubishi offers the Outlander in ES, SE, and SEL grades.
Generating thrust is the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine shared with the Rogue. It makes 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. An automatic transmission with paddle shifters ushers engine power to the wheels.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard. Optional on all three Outlander grades is S-AWC. That’s Mitsubishi speak for all-wheel drive (AWD), but it’s actually more than that.
Standing for Super All Wheel Control, S-AWC manages the driving and braking of all four wheels.
The S-AWC provides six modes: Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, and Mud. There is also a Lock button. Lock simulates a locked-differential setting by locking equal amounts of torque to all four wheels. This is for hardier off-roading.
According to government estimates, FWD Outlander’s fuel economy is 24 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg in combined driving.
Spending the extra $1,800 for S-AWC has minimal influence on mileage. With AWD, the numbers are 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES (starting at $25,795)
The ES is nicely outfitted. The ES is rich in standard content like LED front lights (headlights with auto on-off, high beams with assist, and daytime running lights) and power outboard mirrors with LED turn signals.
Also standard are 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, push-button start, cruise control, hill-start assist, and fabric seating surfaces.
The infotainment content includes an 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, a 6-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Among the driver aids included in the base price are forward-collision warning with emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane-changing assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear emergency braking.
Other standard driver aids are driver-attention alert, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors.
If you spring for AWD (S-AWC), the $1,800 premium includes headlight washers and a front wiper de-icer.
Adding the Convenience Package will set you back $1,000. It includes 20-inch alloy wheels and Mitsubishi Connect. The latter is a Smartphone app with various safety and remote services.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the ES base price totals $26,990. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $485 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES Includes:
- LED front lights – These include auto on-off headlights, automatic high beams, and daytime running lights.
- Suite of driver aids – Included are forward-collision warning with emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane-changing assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear emergency braking.
- Infotainment system – AppleCarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE (starting at $28,845)
To the ES content, SE adds 20-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, heated outboard mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a hands-free power liftgate,
The other standard fare is a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and faux-leather seating surfaces.
SE infotainment upgrades include a 9-inch touchscreen, satellite radio capability, Mitsubishi Connect, HD radio, a wireless charger, and two USB ports.
Other SE content includes a multi-view camera system, keyless entry, lane-departure prevention, front parking sensors, and traffic-sign recognition.
MI-PILOT Assist is also included in the SE base price. It’s a hands-on-wheel, eyes-on-road driver-assist system helping to steer and brake the vehicle.
We think the SE is the real value trim level. The additional $3,050 base price brings with it a lot of extras.
The SE Tech Package ($2,300) adds a 12.3-inch digital color driver display, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, a power panoramic sunroof, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Mitsubishi is offering those same Tech Package upgrades as the limited-edition SE Launch Package for $1,150. This deal is good for RWD or AWD SE models.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the SE base price brings the total to $30,040. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $540 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Includes:
- Hands-free tailgate – With the key fob on your person, swiping your foot under the rear bumper automatically engages the power liftgate.
- Multi-view camera – Also known as a 360-degree camera, this system provides a birds-eye view of the area around the vehicle.
- MI-PILOT Assist – A partly autonomous system, it keeps the vehicle centered in the lane while maintaining a consistent distance between your vehicle the vehicle ahead. It provides full stop-and-start.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL (starting at $31,945)
Building on the SE’s standard content, the SEL adds power-folding outboard mirrors and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory for seat and outboard mirrors.
Other SEL standard content includes a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated rear seats, 12.3-inch digital color driver’s display, tri-zone automatic climate control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
An SEL Touring Package ($2,700) adds a heated steering wheel, semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, 10.8-inch head-up display (HUD), a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and a power panoramic roof.
Mitsubishi is offering a limited edition SEL S-AWC Launch Package. Over and above the $1,800 for AWD, the package costs another $1,600.
It contains all the features of the SEL Touring Package plus silver roof rails and heated rear seats.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the SEL’s base price totals $33,140. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest equals a monthly payment of $595. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Includes:
- 12.3-inch driver display – Fully customizable, this high-resolution screen can showcase navigation, entertainment options, and more.
- Tri-zone automatic climate control – Separating the vehicle into three areas (front right, front left, and rear), it allows setting the temperatures in each. It then automatically maintains those preset temperatures.
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind. It then automatically dims the reflection of those lights.
