
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2.5 S-AWC
Vehicle Type: SUV Gasoline
77
overall score
Category Ranking: 35
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$30,645
Price as Tested:
$34,495
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Regular
Fuel Capacity (gal): 14.5
EPA City mpg: 24
EPA Highway mpg: 30
EPA Combined mpg: 26

built after June 2021
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [O]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [O]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
Mitsubishi’s compact crossover, the Outlander, was completely for
2023 and is improved in many ways. Unfortunately, its powertrain
feels anemic - the CVT feels sluggish, and excessive road, tire, and
drivetrain noise and vibration permeate the cabin. Fuel-economy
ratings, too, are unremarkable. Front-wheel drive is standard; allwheel
drive is an option.
The cabin provides decent room in the first 2 rows, and the
seats are comfortable. The third-row is all but unusable, however,
even for pint-size passengers. The cargo hold offers a generous 80
cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded.
The Outlander’s handling in everyday driving is responsive,
although its ride is a bit firm. If road conditions turn dicey, you
can choose from a half-dozen drive modes designed to handle
everything from snow to mud. Added useful features include
LED headlights, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone
integration, a full suite of standard advanced safety features,
plus a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
For more information on AAA Car Guide licensing:
Click HereStrengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- • Lots of room for passengers and cargo
- • Long list of standard safety features
- • Generous basic and powertrain warranty
Weak Points
- • Underpowered engine
- • Poor fuel-economy ratings
- • Excessive noise and vibration from the road and drivetrain
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/5
Curb weight (lbs): 3860.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 185.4 / 74.7 / 68.8
Wheelbase (in): 106.5
Number of air bags: 11
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Bridgestone Ecopia
Front and rear tire size: 255/45 R20
Max towing capacity (lbs): 2,000
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: CVT
Drivetrain type: All wheel
Engine/motor: 2.5L I4 DOHC GDI
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 181 @ 6,000
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.40Fuel Efficiency:
5.61EPA Emissions Score:
6.00Acceleration:
.49Braking:
5.68
Handling:
6.00
Quality and Drivability:
6.09
Ride Quality:
6.54Interior Size:
5.01Easy of Entry and Exit:
7.03Visibility:
7.59Interior Noise:
7.86Cargo Capacity:
3.37
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