Mitsubishi Reveals The Redesigned 2022 Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander has been an important model for the Japanese carmaker for a long time now. The SUV was due for an update since 2014, the Outlander now has not only gone through a big update but an entire overhaul.The 2022 Outlander is also the first Mitsubishi model in the U.S. to take advantage of the company's recent induction to the Nissan-Renault Alliance. The result is a crossover that combines Mitsubishi styling and tuning with mechanical bits shared with Nissan.On the outside, the Outlander looks remarkably similar to the Engelberg Tourer concept shown at Geneva two years ago. It has huge lower headlight units, strong character lines, and a distinctive upright rear pillar.Compared to the old model, the new Outlander is a bit larger in every dimension. The wheelbase is longer as well. Mitsubishi claims that the extra wheelbase has added another inch each for the front and rear legroom.Inside, it also mirrors that of the concept with the full-width air vent design, and squared-off dash, controls, and even steering wheel center. The Outlander gets particularly striking interiors in the SEL Touring and SEL trims with diamond-stitched leather.Those models also get real aluminum trim. Lower models get either cloth or suede accents with piano black trim. The Outlander also boasts the unique feature of having a third row of seats. Various premium amenities will be available, too, such as a 12.3-inch instrument panel, 10.8-inch head-up display, three-zone climate control, heated rear seats, Bose sound system, and a panoramic sunroof.Under the skin, the Outlander uses a shared platform developed by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Another shared item is the engine, the 2022 Outlander is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 181 horsepower and 245 Nm of torque.The four-cylinder is coupled to a CVT and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Even if the engine is shared, Mitsubishi has given the Outlander unique suspension tuning as well as drivetrain and driver aid tuning. One clear example of that is in the number of drive modes available. The Outlander gets five modes in the front-drive model, and six for the all-wheel-drive one.The Outlander goes on sale this April. North America will be the first region to get the new crossover. The base price is $26,990, which will get you a front-wheel-drive ES.