After continuing for years with an old and rustic vehicle, Mitsubishi has at last given a nice overhaul to its Outlander. This update includes a third row of seats and a new generation version as the major changes.
It is manufactured in partnership with Nissan and the rebuilt version looks quite good. This vehicle might just be the thing that the crossover needed to stay in-game. Since it is a hyped-up revelation of the automotive world, CarSwitch “the ultimate platform to buy any car in UAE” has covered this news.
Changes in the exterior
Although the trademark style language of the automaker titled Dynamic Shield has received numerous revisions, the 2022 Outlander shows off the boxiest iteration of it but in the best way. It is both snazzy and resembles sci-fi.
This exterior is an esteemed look in the compact crossover segment. The SUV essence which was lacking before is covered by the vehicle’s upright height and straight lines.
A prominent design is achieved by the combination of the narrow LED DRL indicators located at the top, unique chrome edges of the grille, and a 3-zone headlight on the bumper.
Changes in the interior
As for the cabin, it is all new and compliments the Outlander’s generation update. The introduction of classy materials and modern design is a nice addition.
As opposed to its predecessor’s raw materials of plastic, Outlander boasts high-quality surfaces and accents which allows it to look contemporary. The interior has been uplifted with a brand new 9 inches floating touchscreen which is a replacement for the previous 8 inches unit.
Moreover, the addition of a heads-up display, Bose sound system, driver’s seat memory settings, leather-appointed upholstery, three-zone climate control, a power-operated passenger seat, a panoramic sunroof, and 12.3 inches of digital instrument cluster are also made.
Mitsubishi has claimed that the cabin has been given better outward visibility, huge space, and improved cargo area from 66 to 80 cubic feet. The brand new connectivity features and driver-assist tech are included in the fresh assortment of the cabin.
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Power and fuel efficiency
In the United States, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander combined it’s powertrain with the Nissan X-Trail. This powerplant is a 4 cylinder 2.5-liter engine which pumps out 245 Nm of torque and 181 horses.
There is a choice to have the front-wheel or all-wheel drive according to which it will deliver the energy. Even though the engine is not that powerful, it is highly fuel-efficient which is exactly what this car segment is focused on instead of performance.
This vehicle takes in only 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers on front-wheel drive. This excellent figure is in the contest with other cars of this segment. One of the features which make the outgoing model different from the various compact crossovers is the availability of a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Although many people believe that Mitsubishi will continue to provide this feature on the latest generation, no official information has yet been released on this matter. However, it is speculated that the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model’s gas engine can change from the 4 cylinders 2 liters to a huge 2.4-liter engine.
Safety tech
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander also includes a wide variety of safety features to the blend. This is called the MI Pilot Assist which is a rebranded Nissan technology. This tech is also showcased on the new Nissan Pathfinder.
The safety gear consists of traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, predictive forward collision monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure intervention, and automatic high beams.
Wrapping it up
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is the long-anticipated revision of the old crossover. As far as the eyes can see, the automaker has done a brilliant job.
The brand is striving to refine the driving dynamics compared to the outgoing model. Although the official costs for the 2022 Outlander have not been released, it is likely that they will be out in GCC and UAE at the end of this year.
The Outlander will be released between the launches of Montero Sport and Eclipse Cross, both of which are almost playing in the same cost range.
