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Alliance with Renault-Nissan bears fruit with 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

91ƵI get by with a little help from my friends,91Ƶ is a line from a classic Beatles song. It could also apply to Mitsubishi 91Ƶ a member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance 91Ƶ that uses the Nissan Rogue framework for the 2022 Outlander.
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The roofline is similar to the Rogue91Ƶs, but the Rogue looks like a Nissan and the Outlander looks like a Mitsubishi. Which is better? PHOTO: MITSUBISHI

91ƵI get by with a little help from my friends,91Ƶ is a line from a classic Beatles song. It could also apply to Mitsubishi 91Ƶ a member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance 91Ƶ that uses the Nissan Rogue framework for the 2022 Outlander.

Sharing has its benefits, such as spreading development costs over a wider customer base. The trick is to create different enough identities for the Rogue and the Outlander so that there91Ƶs reason to buy one or the other, whether it comes down to style or capability or brand loyalty.

The new Outlander mostly succeeds on this front with touches that make it look like a Mitsubishi.

Compared with the outgoing Outlander, the new model is slightly longer, five centimetres wider and four centimetres taller. The wheelbase 91Ƶ the distance between the centrelines of the front and rear wheels 91Ƶ increases 3.5 centimetres. Most of these dimensions are identical or closely similar to the Rogue91Ƶs.

That91Ƶs only part of the story, though. The new Outlander91Ƶs rugged presence is far superior to the previous version91Ƶs somewhat dated design. The front end is also more massive looking than the Rogue91Ƶs, especially the grille and headlight surrounds. The rest of the bodywork differs slightly from the Nissan91Ƶs.

The Outlander is larger than before, most noticeably in the width department. The key dimensions are understandably close the Nissan Rogue’s since the two are based on the same platform. PHOTO: MITSUBISHI
The Outlander is larger than before, most noticeably in the width department. The key dimensions are understandably close the Nissan Rogue91Ƶs since the two are based on the same platform. PHOTO: MITSUBISHI

The Outlander91Ƶs interior also differs in seating capacity. As before 91Ƶ and unlike the Rogue 91Ƶ a two-person third row is standard, although the tight quarters means it91Ƶs best for occasional use or small children. Both second- and third-row seats are split folding, which allows you to configure a variety of passenger and cargo arrangements. Front-row folks get a lovely dashboard and control panel that91Ƶs fronted by a dominant touch-screen.

The Outlander uses a nearly identical 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine to the Rogue that makes 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. For the Outlander, that91Ƶs a nice little bump over the previous base four-cylinder that produced 166 horsepower and 162 pound-feet. The previously optional 3.0-litre V-6 with 224 horses and 215 pound-feet has been put out to pasture.

The 2.5 is reasonably muscular and somewhat growly under hard acceleration, however it provides just 2,000 pounds (910 kg) of towing capacity compared with 3,500 pounds (1,590 kg) for the outgoing V-6-powered model.

The Outlander is actually quite large, although not quite large enough to do justice to a third-row seat. PHOTO: MITSUBISHI
The Outlander is actually quite large, although not quite large enough to do justice to a third-row seat. PHOTO: MITSUBISHI

The Outlander91Ƶs continuously variable transmission comes with eight built-in steps that somewhat copies a conventional geared automatic. All-wheel-drive is standard for all trims.

Fuel consumption is rated at 9.7 l/100 km in the city, 7.9 on the highway and 8.9 combined. That91Ƶs slightly higher than the Rogue91Ƶs 9.2/7.2/8.3 numbers (with AWD). The Nissan is a bit lighter, which might account for some of the difference.

All Outlander models come with Eco, Normal, Tarmac (pavement), Gravel, Snow and Mud settings that vary the engine, transmission and steering programming.

The base ES 91Ƶ one of five different variants 91Ƶ lists for $33,900, including destination fees. Included in the price is dual-zone climate control, six-speaker audio system, 8.0-inch display plus a number of active-safety technologies such as blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert that assists when backing up.

The Outlander SEL’s quilted upholstery is a nice high-end touch even if they contrast a rather featureless stretch of dashboard. PHOTO: MITSUBISHI
The Outlander SEL91Ƶs quilted upholstery is a nice high-end touch even if they contrast a rather featureless stretch of dashboard. PHOTO: MITSUBISHI

Depending on the trim, the rest of the field comes with items such as a power-adjustable driver91Ƶs seat, heated front seats, 9.0-inch touch-screen with navigation, and a multi-view camera.

The range-topping GT ($45,100) comes with tri-zone climate control, quilted leather seat covers, a power-adjustable passenger seat and a 12.3-inch digital driver91Ƶs information display.

By mid-2022, Mitsubishi says it will launch a new Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) with added power and electric range than the current carryover version.

The bolder-looking Outlander is a significant improvement from the previous model in nearly every respect, although ride quality over bumps and broken pavement is a bit jarring and the transmission allows the engine to feel like it91Ƶs free-wheeling under hard acceleration. But the redesign is the kind of jolt the nameplate needs to compete with the category91Ƶs heavy-hitters, including the Rogue.

PHOTO: MITSUBISHI
PHOTO: MITSUBISHI

What you should know: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Type: All-wheel-drive midsize utility vehicle

Engine (h.p.): 2.5-litre I-4 (181)

Transmission: Continuously variable (CVT)

Market position: The first Mitsubishi vehicle that91Ƶs a product of the Renault alliance does an admirable job of separating itself from the Nissan Rogue, which is on a shared platform. Thus the Outlander becomes a segment contender.

Points: New styling somewhat resembles the Nissan Rogue91Ƶs, only bolder. 91Ƶ Interior is more premium-looking, especially the higher trim levels. 91Ƶ The plug-in hybrid version is expected by mid-2022. 91Ƶ The four-cylinder engine is competitive in this class. 91Ƶ Third-row seat is not suitable for adults or larger children; there91Ƶs just not enough room.

Driver assist: Blind-spot warning with cross-traffic backup alert (std.); active cruise control (opt.); front and rear emergency braking (std.); driver-attention alert (std.); lane-departure warning (std.); pedestrian detection (std.)

L/100 km (city/hwy): 9.7/7.9

Base price (incl. destination): $33,900

BY COMPARISON

Honda CR-V

  • Base price: $32,700
  • Cabin has plenty of room for five. Standard turbo I-4 makes 190 h.p. AWD is opt.

Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Base price: $35,150
  • One of the larger models in its class has 184 hp. AWD, third-row seat are optional.

Toyota RAV-4

  • Base price: $30,800
  • Standard 203-hp I-4. Two hybrids, including a plug-in, are available. AWD is opt.

91Ƶ written by Malcom Gunn, Managing Partner at Wheelbase Media

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