The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport returns basically unchanged.
Why, in such a hotly contested segment, Mitsubishi doesn’t update the Outlander Sport is a head-scratcher. The last redesign was in 2012, and the last major refresh was in 2016.
Among its rivals clogging the small SUV bullpen are the Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Subaru Crosstrek, and Nissan Rogue Sport.
We like Outlander Sport for its abundance of standard features, affordable price, and long warranty.
Mitsubishi separates Outback Sport into five trim levels: S, ES, LE, SE, and GT. There are also Special Editions of the SE and GT grades.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard on the lower trims. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the GT and optional ($1,550) on the ES, LE, and SE grades.
Providing thrust in all but the GT is a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine.
A 168-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder powers the GT.
Both engines engage an automatic transmission to spin the wheels.
By the government’s estimates, fuel economy with the FWD 2.0L is 24 miles per gallon in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg in combined driving. Opting for AWD drops each number by 1 mpg.
The estimates for the AWD 2.4L are 23 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined.
A 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year or 60,000-mile basic warranty provide the factory protection.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport S (starting at $21,445)
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander S Sport is available, starting at $21,445.
S comes with 16-inch steel wheels and LED exterior lights (auto on-off headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights).
Also standard are heated outboard mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, cloth seating, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, and single-zone automatic climate control.
Cruise control, remote keyless entry, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and hill-start assist are also included.
The infotainment system has a 7-inch touchscreen, a 4-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, a USB port, and HD radio.
The driver aids are forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and high-beam assist.
Mitsubishi doesn’t offer any factory-installed option packages for Outlander Sport.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the S base price brings the total to $22,640. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $407 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport S models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport S includes:
- LED exterior lighting – This includes headlights with auto on-off, taillights, and daytime running lights (DRLs). LEDs illuminate a wider and longer area than regular incandescent lights. That means they are also easier for other drivers to see.
- Rain-sensing wipers – It automatically engages the wipers when the system senses moisture on the windshield. The wiper speed adjusts according to the volume of the rain. Finding this feature at this price point is rare.
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind. It then automatically dims the reflection of those lights.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES (starting at $23,445)
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES starts at $23,445.
ES only adds 18-inch wheels and LED fog lights.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the ES base price totals $24,640. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $443 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE (starting at $24,395)
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE starts at $24,395.
LE adds an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, two more USB ports, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It also adds some appearance elements like red-accent stitching in the cabin.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the LE base price equals $25,590. If you put no money down and finance for 60 months at 3% interest, it works out to $460 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander LE models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander LE includes:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allows your smartphone to interface with your vehicle. Not only can you access the music on your phone, but you can also send messages, receive messages, make calls, and so forth through your vehicle’s media system.
- Heated front seats – These help warm you in colder temperatures.
- 8-inch touchscreen – This is a larger touchscreen incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE (starting at $25,695)
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE starts at $25,695.
SE loses some of the LE appearance elements. SE does add power-folding outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, a 6-speaker audio system, voice recognition, and more USB ports.
Keyless entry with push-button start, blind-spot monitoring, lane-change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert are also included.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the SE base price brings the total to $26,890. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $483 per month. See Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE includes:
- Keyless entry – If the key fob is on your person, the doors automatically unlock when you touch the door handle. Push-button start is paired with keyless entry.
- Mirrors with integrated turn signals – These are power outboard mirrors with turn-signal repeaters installed on their outer shell.
- Blind-spot monitoring – This radar-based system warns of traffic approaching your flanks. It also includes rear cross-traffic alert to warn of vehicles crossing behind you when in reverse.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE Special Edition (starting at $25,195)
The point of this trim level is a mystery. It’s basically the SE without blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-change assist.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the SE Special Edition base price equals $26,390. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $474 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Special Edition models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT Special Edition (starting at $27,545)
The GT Special Edition builds on the SE Special Edition. It adds the 2.4-liter engine, AWD, a 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather seating, a drive-mode selector, and Homelink.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the GT Special Edition base price equals $28,740. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $516 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT Special Edition models for sale
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT Special Edition includes:
- 2.4L engine – This is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque.
- AWD – Mitsubishi calls its AWD system All-Wheel Control (AWC). You can lock it into FWD or AWD, in which 60-percent of torque goes to the rear wheels. There is also an AWD Auto setting, which automatically sends engine torque to the set of wheels with the most grip.
- Homelink – This universal transceiver offers programming for your automatic garage door, as well as other functions like your home’s interior light operation.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT (starting at $28,045)
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT starts at $28,045.
The GT and GT Special Edition are fairly redundant, which is why only $500 separates them. The GT adds back blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-change assist.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the GT base price brings the total to $29,240. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $525 per month. See 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT models for sale
