Tested: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Ups its Game.2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Polished Plug-In.2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Tested: Rising Tide.The 2.4-liter four-cylinder is assisted by a pair of electric motors for a combined 248 horsepower and in our first test drive, we noted that the Outlander PHEV felt perkier, especially in urban driving. The plug-in hybrid model is more powerful and it scampered to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds at our test track. The Outlander we drove also had a soft-feeling brake pedal, but the stoppers hauled the SUV down from 70 mph in a class-competitive 172 feet. We did notice a lack of isolation that allowed a lot of road noise to enter the cabin on all but the smoothest roads, and our test vehicle's large 20-inch wheels with limited sidewall cushioning didn't help the situation. Its steering is nicely weighted, its body motions are controlled, and its ride is taut. Otherwise, the Outlander drives with agility and composure. Although the Outlander's acceleration times are competitive with other compact crossovers (excluding speedsters such as the turbocharged CX-5 and Kia Sportage), it feels less responsive and lazier at highway speeds, which is exacerbated by its gearless CVT. Front-wheel drive is the standard configuration, but all-wheel drive is optional. It pairs exclusively with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Outlander's standard engine is a 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine that makes 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. We'd also select the Tech package that adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a Bose audio system, and a panoramic sunroof.
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It comes with intricate 20-inch wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and driver assists such as adaptive cruise and lane-keeping assist. So, we'd recommend the mid-level SE model. Despite a variety of desirable features, the top SEL trim has questionable value since it costs about as much as a top-of-the-line Mazda CX-5, which has won our 10Best award multiple times. With a base price of just over $29,000, the Outlander is a little pricier than other compact crossovers, including the Rogue. The 40th Anniversary Edition is available for gas and PHEV Outlanders.
A fully-loaded Outlander 40th Anniversary Edition is also available for 2023 and includes a bronze roof, unique badging inside and out, and a chrome hood emblem. The Outlander PHEV features Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system and acts as the company’s next step in its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030. Mitsubishi has added a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the three-row Outlander lineup for 2023. A plug-in hybrid is also available and makes a combined 248 horsepower from an all-wheel drive powertrain that consists of a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors. The Outlander’s power comes from a 181-hp four-cylinder, and a CVT with front-wheel drive is standard all-wheel drive is optional. The smaller two-row Outlander Sport is reviewed separately. While the Outlander is essentially a three-row version of the Nissan Rogue-the two share the same platform-its tightly-packed rearmost seats are mostly there as decoration as they provide little to no legroom for adults. The Mitsubishi Outlander’s front bumper reminds us of something that might print documents or handle faxes at the office but look past its Xerox-inspired face and you’ll find an SUV with an elegant cabin with a comfortable ride.
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