Mitsubishi Motors has recently announced the much-awaited Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for the U.S. Along with this Mitsubishi has also announced that its flagship SUV - 2022 Outlander has been named 2021 Wards 10 Best Interior Winner. The 2022 Outlander won on three main strengths - distinctive design, plentiful technology, and outstanding value.
To this Mistubishi has stated that the all-new 2022 Outlander is one of the most connected and best-equipped Mitsubishi has ever sold in the U.S. Market. The 2022 Outlander is also a new direction for Mitsubishi which showcases a bold exterior and premium interior quality.
On this note, Mark Chaffin, Mitsubishi Motors North America’s Chief Operating Officer commented “Outlander has been a runaway success since it launched earlier this year through a first-of-its kind partnership with Amazon, and it continues to impress both new and returning customers” he continues “In addition to being recognized for design and quality, Outlander has been recognized for outstanding safety as a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. There's more to come, and we're looking forward to a bright future ahead for Mitsubishi Motors.”
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander’s interior does feature a new design (as it is an all-new model). The concept of the interior design is based on Omotenashi which means next-level Japanese Hospitality, regarded for anticipating guest's needs. On this basis, the 2022 Outlander’s interior features a simple yet clean design while implementing quality and simplicity in use with the materials used on the interior.
The interior of the 2022 Outlander does have seating for 7 people across three rows, and three rows is standard seating. It also features heated front seats from the mid-level SE trim and will add heated middle-row seats with the SEL trim. A heated steering wheel is also included in the SEL models as is tri-zone climate control, for added comfort when needed.
Genuine leather is available on SEL and higher trims are available in black or light gray while being color-matched to the instrument panel and also door trim for what Mitsubishi calls a unified in-cabin experience. There are also semi-aniline leather seats available on the top-trim SEL with Touring package which will also feature Saddle tan accent color and stitching.
In terms of interior technology, the Outlander features an 8-inch standard touchscreen but SE and higher trims feature a 9-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and (wired) Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, SiriusXM satellite radio (3-month trial) are standard on all trims. The HD radio, wireless charging, rear USB ports are standard on SE and higher trims, with the SEL getting a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. There is also an available 10.8-inch heads-up display, SEL Touring trim.
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, is an all-new model featuring a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine making 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque with power going front wheels in its standard configuration with AWD available for $1800 more. Prices start at an MSRP of $26,095, before destination charges of $1,245. It will compete with the likes of Kia Sorento, Subaru Forester, Nissan Rogue, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
