The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander comes as an all-new model along with a PHEV version of the same in the pipeline. The 2022 Kia Telluride comes with no major changes to the design but adds more useful features this year. Both the three-row SUVs look great on the outside and are direct rivals. But will the inline-4 powered Outlander be able to beat the V6-powered Telluride? Let’s compare them and find that out.
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Model Specifications |
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander |
2022 Kia Telluride |
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Release Date |
Released |
Released |
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Price Range |
$26,095-$37,995 |
$32,790-$44,590 |
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Engine |
2.5L inline-4 |
3.8L V6 |
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Power Output |
181 hp |
291 hp |
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Transmission |
CVT |
8-speed automatic |
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Drivetrain |
FWD, AWD |
FWD, AWD |
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Trims |
ES, SE, SEL |
LX, S, EX, SX |
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Changes |
All-new model |
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Engine and Performance:
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV comes as an all-new model. The 2022 Outlander is powered by a 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-4 engine that cranks out 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a CVT gearbox that sends power to either front wheels or all four wheels via Mitusbishi’s S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control). That said, very soon Mitsubishi will also bring the Outlander PHEV which would benefit from more power and better performance compared to the gas-powered one seen here.
The 2022 Kia Telluride unlike the Outlander is powered by a 3.8L naturally aspirated V6 engine that produces 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to the front wheels as standard. While all-wheel drive is available as an option on all trims of the Telluride. The Telluride in the FWD guise returns 20 mpg in the city while with the AWD the mileage drops by 1 mpg. Out on the highway, the Telluride FWD returns 26 mpg and the AWD model offers 2 mpg less.
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Interior:
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander’s interior comes with a completely new design. The front dash has a clean layout with a floating touchscreen that sits on top of the AC vents. The drive gets a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and overall the material used inside the cabin feels above budget grade, unlike older Mitsubishi models. As for the interior features, you get an 8-inch touchscreen on the base trim and a 9-inch touchscreen on higher trims. Other features include heated front seats, leather upholstery, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, etc. That said, as for the cargo space with all three rows up you get 12 cubic feet.
The interior of the 2022 Kia Telluride not only looks upscale and bold but also feels the same in terms of the material used. Even the base trim looks acceptable especially after the 8.0-inch touchscreen was replaced with the 10.3-inch touchscreen as standard this year. As for the features you get inside the cabin there is synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable and heated front seats, auto-dimming inside rearview mirrors, etc. As for the cargo space with all three rows up Kia Telluride offers 21 cubic feet of space.
Pricing and verdict:
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander price starts at $26,095 and the top trim goes over $37k. While the 2022 Kia Telluride price starts at $32,790 and the top trim of the Telluride crosses the $44k mark. So based on the pricing it should be clear that the Outlander offers you only what you pay for. There is only a four-cylinder engine option and the third-row space and the standard cargo space aren’t its forte. While the Kia for the premium it charges gets a V6 engine and more space in all three rows alongwith almost double the cargo capacity as the Outlander with all seats up.
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