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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Used from
$28,800 excl. on-roads
8.3
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
1.5 - 8.1 L / 100km
About the Mitsubishi Outlander
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The Outlander is one of Mitsubishi's best sellers in Australia, and has recently been given a major makeover.
It shares its chassis with the Nissan X-Trail, and will eventually offer a choice between petrol and plug-in hybrid power.
Unlike most of its rivals, the Outlander is available with a seven-seat interior.
Pros
- Much improved design
- Spacious cabin with 5+2 seating
- Sprawling range
Cons
- Naturally-aspirated engine lacks punch
- Third row is for children only
- Floaty ride
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Price
ES
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5 sp manual Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $29,990 |
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $33,490 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $35,990 |
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $35,990 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $36,990 |
| 2.4L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $54,490 |
EXCEED TOURER
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $68,490 |
Aspire
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $41,490 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $44,490 |
EXCEED
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $56,490 |
GSR LIMITED EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $52,490 |
ASPIRE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $60,990 |
LS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $35,490 |
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $37,990 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $37,990 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $41,990 |
Exceed Tourer
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $50,990 |
Exceed
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $43,990 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $48,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Specs
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions
1710mm
1810mm
4695mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Five-seat models have 485L of space with a full-sized spare, expanding to 1471L with the second row folded.
Seven-seat models have a space saver, and a claimed 478L with the second-row seats in place. That expands to 1461L with them folded.
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Exterior
Even the base Mitsubishi Outlander features 18-inch alloy wheels, although moving up the range brings about silver garnish and flashier wheel designs.
The Aspire rides on 20-inch alloy wheels, while the Exceed has body-coloured trim throughout its bodykit.
The range-topping Exceed Tourer has the option of a contrasting roof.
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Interior
Aspire models and up get a swish new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, while all grades in Australia score a 9.0-inch floating tablet-style central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay (and wired Android Auto).
The new display runs a similar interface to the latest systems in Nissan products – largely because it’s basically the same setup. While it’s not necessarily a leader in the infotainment space, it at least brings the Outlander into contention with rival models and systems.
We found wireless Apple CarPlay worked seamlessly, aided by a wireless charging pad and reasonable response times.
The digital driver cluster doesn’t have a huge amount of customisation, but it’s high-resolution and pretty smooth with the refresh rate, so it feels high-end given the price point.
Material quality has taken a massive step forward, with a good mix of padded, soft-touch surfaces dotted throughout the high and mid tiers of the cabin, adding to the comfy, well-bolstered front seats.
Storage is good too, with a phone-shaped slot (including wireless charger) that fits even my iPhone 13 Pro Max, decent-sized bottle holders in the doors, large cupholders and a large cubby under the front-centre armrest.
The Outlander’s second row is one of the largest in the class, with more than enough head- and legroom for above-average adults. Four will fit in comfort, three at a pinch, with ISOFIX anchor points on the outboard positions and top-tether points for all three rear seats.
While Aspire variants and below lack the third zone of temperature controls found in the Exceed and Exceed Tourer, there are still vents in the rear to keep passengers cool, and the seats slide, recline and split 40:20:40. The back of the middle seat features cupholders and doubles up as a fold-down armrest.
In the third row, you’ll be lucky to fit anyone of adult proportions, even those of smaller stature. It’s best left for small kids with limited head-, knee- and toe-room, and the backrest sits quite upright.
As for luggage capacity, Mitsubishi quotes 163L with the third row in place, 478L with the third row folded, and 1473L with the second and third rows folded.
It’s worth noting the five-seat and seven-seat figures are measured to the top of the second- and third-row seatbacks respectively, while the two-seat figure is measured to the roof.
The third-row headrests reside in an underfloor storage cubby when not in use, and there’s a space-saver spare wheel underneath the rear of the vehicle too.
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Rating
The Outlander has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 83 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 92 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 81 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 83 per cent.
The rating applies to all models currently on sale, including the PHEV.
All Outlanders come standard with the following equipment:
- Driver attention monitoring
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring with braking assist
- Lane departure warning with lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-change warning with auto braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
Moving to the LS gets you rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic emergency braking.
All models feature first-row front, centre, and side airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, and curtain airbags for the first and second rows.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel Economy
Claimed fuel economy on the combined cycle for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is below:
- Mitsubishi Outlander ES FWD five-seat: 7.5L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander LS FWD seven-seat: 7.7L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire FWD seven-seat: 7.7L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander ES AWD five-seat: 7.8L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD seven-seat: 8.1L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire AWD seven-seat: 8.1L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed AWD seven-seat: 8.1L/100km
- Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Tourer AWD seven-seat: 8.1L/100km
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | Electric | 1.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Unleaded | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.4L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 5 sp manual Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mitsubishi Outlander?
The Outlander has a five-year/100,000km warranty as standard, but it’s extended to 10 years and 200,000km if you service in the Mitsubishi dealer network using its capped-price service program.
The first five visits at currents rates will each set you back a quoted $199 a pop, the sixth service (at six years or 90,000km) spikes to $499, before the seventh reverts to $199, then the eighth is again $499, the ninth $199, and the tenth due at 150,000km or a decade is $799.
How does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander drive?
Our expert take on Mitsubishi Outlander drivability.
The Outlander has never really put the ‘Sport’ in ‘Sports Utility’, and the latest iteration doesn’t change that. However, it has a big-car feel on the road and is much more refined than its predecessor.
Despite the average outputs on paper and the Aspire's 1725kg kerb weight, the petrol and CVT combination does a decent job delivering smooth progress without blowing your socks off. This is a car that's best driven sedately.
Hammer it and the CVT will flare the revs, though there’s enough insulation that even under full throttle it's rarely ever loud’ It does lack the low-down shove of the turbocharged rivals becoming increasingly prevalent in the medium segment, for similar money.
In terms of the ride and handling, there’s an interesting combination at play. The steering is light and the handling a little lofty, while the ride compliance is also taut and busy over smaller imperfections.
The Outlander settles as the speed climbs and impresses with its general refinement, though the 20-inch wheels don’t offer the cushy ride that the rest of the dynamics might lead you to expect.
We were impressed with the overall drive thanks to its predictable steering and body control, inspiring confidence whether you’re tackling B-roads or carparks.
The Outlander’s driver assist suite may be significantly more advanced than before, but I found some features lacking given the 2021 launch timing.
Namely, there’s no semi-autonomous highway driving mode like you’ll find in many rivals, and the lane-keep assist is so lax you could basically drift into the next lane. You could argue this is fixed by paying attention 100 per cent of the time, but given the Outlander is popular amongst parents with crying babies, having a safety net can be the difference between a last-minute re-centre or a dangerous accident.
Otherwise the adaptive cruise and blind-spot monitoring systems are helpful inclusions, and are useful in day-to-day driving. The clear 360-degree camera and parking sensors make manoeuvring this 4710mm-long and 1852mm-wide family SUV that little bit easier.
All-wheel drive in the case of our test car inspires extra confidence in poor weather or over loose surfaces, with Mitsubishi’s trick S-AWC system that uses torque vectoring via braking to help improve handling and enhance the dynamic feel.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Colours
What colours are available for the Mitsubishi Outlander
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vs other SUVs to consider
The Outlander is one of the newest entrants to the mid-sized SUV segment, and has one of the largest interiors. It's also quite unique in offering seven seats; seven-seat rivals are limited to the Nissan X-Trail and Honda CR-V, and both cars are significantly older.
In five-seat guise, it's a more practical alternative to the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4. Those cars do have an edge on the Outlander when it comes to driving dynamics though, and both are available with more interesting engine options.
Should you buy the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Outlander offers a lot of space and technology for the money, which has traditionally been a strong suit for the badge. It also stands out with the option of a seven-seat interior.
We’d argue the Aspire is the sweet spot in the range, though the $4000 jump to the Exceed brings desirable upgrades such as a panoramic sunroof, tri-zone climate control, Bose premium audio and memory them .
Mitsubishi Outlander FAQs
The cheapest Mitsubishi Outlander is the ES 5 SEAT (2WD) that starts from $28,800.
The most expensive Mitsubishi Outlander is the PHEV EXCEED 5+2 SEAT (AWD) that starts from $61,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi Outlander is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: ES 5 SEAT (2WD), ES 7 SEAT (2WD), ES 5 SEAT (AWD), LS 7 SEAT (AWD), LS 7 SEAT (2WD), ASPIRE 7 SEAT (2WD), ASPIRE 7 SEAT (AWD), LS BLACK EDITION 7 SEAT (2WD), EXCEED 7 SEAT (AWD), EXCEED TOURER 7 SEAT (AWD), PHEV ES 5 SEAT (AWD), PHEV ASPIRE 5 SEAT (AWD), PHEV EXCEED TOUR 5+2 ST (AWD) and PHEV EXCEED 5+2 SEAT (AWD).
The largest Mitsubishi Outlander is the ASPIRE 7 SEAT (2WD) which measures 1862mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1745mm tall.
The most powerful Mitsubishi Outlander is the ASPIRE 7 SEAT (2WD) which has 135kW of power from its 2.5L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mitsubishi Outlander is the PHEV EXCEED TOUR 5+2 ST (AWD) which weighs 2750 kg (kerb weight).
The Mitsubishi Outlander may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid, Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Unleaded Petrol.