The all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover utility vehicle (CUV) just made its debut, dropping in as a rival for the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain.
Under the skin, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander rides on the same platform as the new-for-2021 Nissan Rogue, and runs the same engine as the Rogue as well, with a 2.5L I4 producing 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. The four-banger connects to a CVT with eight-speed sport mode feeding the front wheels. An electronically controlled 4WD system with multiple drive modes is also offered.
The Outlander was restyled for the 2022 model year with C-shaped styling elements in the nose. The CUV features a tall, upright stance, with a broad front grille punctuated by the automaker’s “Dynamic Shield” fascia design. There’s also a straight belt line and squared rear end, with an upturned fin pillar towards the rear hatch section. Oval headlights in the corners of the front bumper utilize LED elements, while 20-inch wheels sit in the corners.
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is outfitted with a selection of active safety systems, such as MI-PILOT Assist, which will match the vehicle speed displayed by traffic signs, as well as automatically move the vehicle forward in stop-and-go traffic. Further safety features include Lane Keep Assist, Automatic High Beam, Hill Descent Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, and Trailer Stability Assist.
The cabin was upgraded with new materials and more space, and comes with adjustable second row seating, as well as a 4/2/4 split for cargo. Seating capacity is once again pegged at seven. A three-zone automatic climate control keeps things comfy, while a 9-inch center display is offered (8-inch center display as standard). A 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display is also optional (7-inch multi-information unit standard). The interior also features a smartphone holder and wireless charging, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
It’s also worth noting that the Outlander PHEV model will continue in its current form for the 2021 model year.
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Comments
Looks pretty nice except for something being off on the front-end. Interior appearance (don’t know about materials/quality) is a couple classes beyond Equinox and Terrain.
the brutal front end is hyundai palisade inspired.
The interior of the Equinox looks cheap and outdated compared to this. You spend the most time inside of your car, it must be a nice space. GM should redesign it.
Exactly! And why this new Mitsubishi is important to the equinox. The equinox is due for an update and with the new arrival in the segment, that should only hasten the update. I’m not a fan of Nissan-Renault group for long term reliability however.
Cheap, hard seats with diamond stitching don’t equal quality interior. I still take an Equinox over a Rogue rebadge in which the Rogue wasn’t a good place to start anyway.
how do you know they are hard seats?
Cmon guy. Did you ever sat inside a Equinox? Cheap hard gray plastic everywhere. 2010 gauges. It’s spacious and solid however. I’m a GM guy but not a fool. CRV, RAV4, Tiguan and Escape have such a nice quality interiors, far better than Chevy’s.
Same with the plastic fantastic imports you drool over. Even the Escape interior isn’t all that and it’s new. Flashly designs on cheap materials isn’t great.
I agree with Guestt. Have you sat in a Rogue? The interior through 2020 is all hard black fake-leather plastic that shows off dust, plus cheap-feeling glossy black plastic around touch points, like the radio, that show fingerprints.
The 2021 Rogue/2022 Outlander is merely the interior the Altima got in 2019.
Mitsubishi needs some new designers. That front end is nothing short of heinous.
Love m’y 2021 Equinox Premier. Has everything and more in it. Leather seats are luxurious and equally comfortable. Have had Equinox 2009, 2014, and 2018, now 2021. Also had a 2014 Suburban. For me perfect size all the bells and whistles and easy to drive.
I agree that the Suburban is the perfect size
Complete with fake exhaust, gun slit running lights in front, diamonds in the seats, tacked on iPad in the dash and whacky front end appearance. Another choice in the crushing sea of CUV boredom!
Why would this even be news 29th place in sales. Mitsu is dead money.
When Mitsubishi makes a much better interior than you, then that should be the very least clue that you have fallen waaaaaaaaaaaaay behind that Department a long time ago and MUST step up your interior game ASAP in every single vehicle you offer.
It doesn’t even have a good side!