2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

2022

MITSUBISHI

OUTLANDER

BY Benjamin Yong the all-new Outlander has been crafted into a reliable SUV with significantly upgraded styling,

“The all-new Outlander road performance, and a highhas been crafted into quality feel to satisfy the needs of a reliable SUV with customers who want to expand signifi cantly upgraded their horizons and take on challenges of every kind,” says styling, road performance, Mitsubishi Motor Corporation and a high-quality feel CEO Takao Kato in a media to satisfy the needs of release. customers who want to The vehicle’s Dynamic Shield front fascia design is further expand their horizons streamlined, the headlights moved and take on challenges down to the bumper area leaving of every kind,” says CEO thin combination LED daytime Takao Kato.

running lights and turn signals flanking a slatted grille and blending into the signature chrome X-shaped element. A slightly raised hood further accentuates the bold appearance.

Big optional 20-inch alloy wheels installed below flared fenders, as well as the jet tailfin C-pillar, provide a sporty look. And at the back the somewhat conservative Hexaguard Horizon aesthetic language is introduced: embodied by a rounded liftgate cut out reminiscent of overseas models like the Pajero and

REDESIGNED CROSSOVER NOW SHARES NISSAN DNA

HIGHLIGHTS

MSRP: $31,998 (base) Motor: 2.5-litre four cylinder Horsepower: 181 @ 6,000 rpm Torque (lb-ft): 181 @ 3,600 rpm Gearbox: CVT Layout: Front engine, fourwheel drive Fuel economy: 11.3 L/100 km mixed city/highway (observed)

Montero that wear an external spare tire, and the long, flat taillamps.

Most impressive of all regarding the latest version is perhaps how upscale the interior has become.

Mitsubishi’s bread-and-butter Outlander was overdue for an overhaul for some time now, the third generation introduced nearly a decade ago. This year it got one, and is the first to benefit from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi as the crossover is built on the Rogue platform.

“Based on the product concept ‘I-Fu-Do-Do,’ which means authentic and majestic in Japanese,

The horizontal theme carries over here where the dashboard runs nearly the width of the in-cabin. Premium two-tone quilted leather upholstery covers the seat cushions and door panels, and a “floating” centre console houses an innovative shifter utilizing a sliding mechanism for gear selection.

While classified as a compact crossover, the amount of space inside is quite generous and there is a standard third row perfect for impromptu family getaways. The two sets of rear benches fold in a multitude of ways and permit only one side to be stowed, meaning a passenger or two can still be seated at the back if a long piece of cargo is loaded, for instance.

Mitsubishi recently announced the later arrival of the highly anticipated 2023 plug-in hybrid variant, however Darpan evaluated the gasoline offering propelled by a 2.5-litre fourcylinder engine developing 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an eight-step CVT the SUV is quiet, easy to drive and handles admirably boasting a stiffer underlying structure featuring a much higher torsional rigidity.

Known for its traction-friendly Super AllWheel Control system, the new Outlander adds brake active yaw control for the rear axle too so braking force may be applied to each corner independently to optimize grip in turns. Also helping maintain stability during slippery conditions is the model selector — available settings include Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, and Mud — that tailor driving dynamics for different surfaces.

When travelling down a steep decline, hill descent control automatically kicks in slowing the vehicle down leaving the person behind the wheel free to concentrate solely on steering.

A total of seven trim levels are available, ranging from the base SEL ($31,998) to the grade-topping GT Premium ($42,178). The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is in dealerships now.

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