
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2.5 S-AWC
Vehicle Type: SUV/Minivan Gasoline
67
overall score
Category Ranking: 32
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, has been completely
redesigned for 2022. In the cabin, there's decent room in the first
2 rows, and the seats are comfortable. The third-row seat 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.
Under the hood, the Outlander gets a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
(181 hp). On the road, the Outlander’s powertrain feels anemic, the
CVT feels sluggish, and excessive road, tire, and drivetrain noise
and vibration permeate the cabin. Fuel-economy ratings—26 mpg in
combined city/highway driving—are less than spectacular. Front-wheel
drive is standard; all-wheel drive is an option.
The Outlander’s ride quality is a bit firm, but its handling in
everyday driving is responsive. 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, and a 10-year/100,000-mile
powertrain warranty.
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- Lots of room forpassengers and cargo
- Long list of standard safetyfeatures
- Best-in-class warranty
Weak Points
- Underpowered engine
- Poor fuel economyratings
- Excessive noise/vibrationfelt from the road anddrivetrain
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: 14
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus
Front and rear tire size: 255/45 R20
Max towing capacity (lbs): 2000
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: CVT
Drivetrain type: All wheel
Engine/motor: 2.5L 4-Cyl. DOHC GDI
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 181 @ 6000
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.40Fuel Efficiency:
4.44EPA Emissions Score:
6.00Acceleration:
2.08Braking:
5.79Handling:
6.41Ride Quality:
6.54Interior Size:
4.38Easy of Entry and Exit:
7.03Visibility:
7.59Interior Noise:
5.22Cargo Capacity:
3.11
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