2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

　　

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　Mitsubishi's recent lineup of vehicles has not been one of our favorites. The subcompact Mirage is inexpensive but undesirable, and the Outlander Sport SUV is, well, best to just not say anything about that one. Thankfully, there's a lot of good stuff to say about the redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. It's a dramatic improvement over its predecessor and could be worth looking at if you're shopping for a small SUV.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$141/mo  for Outlander ES

　　Outlander ES

　　ES 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $26,995 MSRPES 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $28,795 MSRPSE Launch Edition 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $29,995 MSRPSE Launch Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $31,795 MSRPSE 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 12/21 (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $30,045 MSRPSE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $30,045 MSRPSE 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 12/21 (2.5L 4cyl CVT) (Most Popular) - $31,845 MSRPSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $31,845 MSRPBlack Edition 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $30,895 MSRPBlack Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $32,695 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $32,845 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $34,645 MSRPSEL Special Edition 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $33,145 MSRPSEL Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $34,945 MSRPSEL Launch Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $35,345 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Mitsubishi upgraded the new Outlander just about everywhere. The steering gives you a better feel for the road, the handling is more secure, and the interior is quieter and more comfortable. Interestingly, this new Outlander is based on the also-new-for-2021 Nissan Rogue; the two SUVs have the same engines and share other mechanical features. But Mitsubishi definitely puts its own spin on the vehicle, with Land Rover-inspired styling and a third-row seat. That third row is tiny, so something like a Honda Pilot would be a better choice if you really need an SUV with three rows of seating. Still, only a few small SUVs offer a third row, and it can come in handy in pinch.

　　Key rivals to the Outlander include the related Rogue, the Honda CR-V, Kia Sorento and Volkswagen Tiguan. What should you get? Read our Expert Rating below for our full breakdown of the new Outlander.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Outlander drive? The Outlander's low point is its powertrain. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has decent power specs, but it's rather gutless in real-world driving. At the zzdcar test track, our all-wheel-drive test Outlander accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. That's pretty slow, and you'll notice it when trying to make a pass on the highway. A Honda CR-V, for comparison, covers 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds.

　　Otherwise, the Outlander is mild-mannered. The steering wheel has a decent amount of heft to it, and the body stays fairly composed when taking mountain curves at speed. It's not a sporty choice like the Mazda CX-5, but the Outlander will go around a corner without making your passengers queasy.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Outlander? The Outlander rides comfortably over a variety of road surfaces. The front seats are also nicely padded and can keep passengers comfy even on long road trips. We also like that the Outlander is one of the few vehicles in this class with available climate controls for rear passengers. The heated seats get quite toasty in the highest setting. Wind and road noise is unobtrusive, but you'll definitely notice the engine noise when you accelerate (which can be quite often, depending on your driving style or level of road incline).

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