Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Tourer SUV 2022 Review

Outlander Exceed – Mitsubishi Outlander sits in the very competitive family SUV segment. Its been around for many years but the latest version is without doubt the best yet.

It comes in either 2WD or AWD versions, 5 seat or 5+2 versions, 5 different model versions and two engines a normal petrol and a PHEV petrol hybrid.

In short it has a choice for almost everyone. We drove the Outlander Exceed Tourer, which is the top specification model. It is priced at around $52,490 plus the usual costs

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With a stylish exterior that is appealing to many buyers judging by the number of people that stopped me to ask about it.

Inside it’s a little smaller than others like the Sorento or Santa Fe but as five seat model it works a treat. The large central screen is tilted towards the driver, there are little luxury touches everywhere and the leather heated and cooled front seats are particularly comfortable. The driver even has a massage function.

The rear seats have plenty of leg room and the boot is quite large.

The petrol 2.5L engine gives zippy performance and good economy and matches well to the 8 speed automatic transmission and AWD capability. This isn’t an off road tourer, think more that the AWD is an added safety feature.

In a crowded market the Outlander provides buyers a value based alternative with style.

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Some Other Outlander Articles

• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed 2.5 2022 Review
• Mitsubishi provides first teaser of the all-new Outlander
• 2020 – Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2020 Radio Review
• 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed AWD SUV Review
• 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2.4 Review
• 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS and Exceed Review
• 2015 – Mitsubishi upgrades 2016 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV
• 2014 – Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV first drive Review
• 2012 Paris Motor Show Mitsubishi New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere
• 2011 – Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD-Review
• 2010 – Mitsubishi Outlander VRX 3.0L V6 6 Speed Automatic AWD SUV Video Review

Also Look At

• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Peugeot 5008 GT
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Kia Sorento
• Mazda CX-8
• Haval H6 Hybrid
• Toyota Kluger Hybrid

*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)

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More Outlander Exceed Tourer Notes

• I like the style of the Outlander, it has a presence about it
• Inside its again stylish
• The heated and ventilated seats are particularly comfortable
• There is a large central screen. Being tilted towards the driver its functionality is a little fiddly
• Wireless charging tray is a welcome addition but it doesn’t cradle the phone and it slides a bit.
• Very quiet inside, outside noises are a muffled hum
• Sound system is pretty good
• Rear seats are tight, third row definitely in the occasional category
• However with them folded the boot is quite spacious
• Driving the Outlander is zippy, smooth and no fuss

Mitsubishi Outlander 2022 model updates

Mitsubishi’s all-new flagship boasts a newly developed platform and powertrain, bold and distinctive exterior styling and a refined and serene interior with high-end finishes and thoughtful engineering touches throughout. Outlander also features more standard driver connectivity and driver assistance features and a re-engineered, upgraded version of the brand’s signature Super All-wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system.

Bold exterior and refined, high-end interior

The 2022 Outlander was crafted under the design language of “I-Fu-Do-Do”, which means “authentic and majestic” in Japanese. This design ethos is reflected in the vehicle’s bold proportions, muscular fenders and the chiselled lines of the next-generation “Dynamic Shield” grille. Standard 18-inch or 20-inch wheels, depending on the model, add a robust presence that emphasizes strength and security.

Inside, Outlander offers third-row seating as standard in all models LS and above, and places a premium on comfort and convenience with class-above materials in every trim.

Technology and connectivity

All 2022 Outlanders offer more technology and connectivity than any previous Mitsubishi model, with Apple CarPlay®² (wireless is now standard) and Android AutoTM (wired) integration standard. Wireless smartphone charging is standard on LS models and above. A 9-inch infotainment centre touchscreen is standard on all models. ES and LS models also have 7-inch colour multi-information display in the instrument cluster, with 12.3-inch full colour digital instrument cluster – a first for Mitsubishi Motors – standard on ASPIRE and above. A 10-speaker BOSE® premium audio system is also standard on EXCEED models. Additionally, a 10.8-inch full-colour windscreen projection head-up display (HUD) is standard on ASPIRE models and above.

Capability and confidence

The 2022 Outlander rides on a next-generation platform developed through its partnership in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. The newly engineered platform offers a stable foundation for a more confident and comfortable driving experience. With hot stamped ultra-high tensile-strength steel used in key areas, torsional rigidity is increased by 33% over the previous model. Other strength optimisation and mass reduction strategies include the extensive use of aluminium components.

Powering the all-new Outlander is a newly developed 2.5-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shift enabled Sport mode to access 8 preset gear ratios. Additionally, a new ‘drive by wire’ transmission shifter combined with new CVT control logic, delivers a more direct shift operation and a more ‘natural’ Automatic Transmission-like feeling under large throttle inputs, while retaining the smooth cruising and efficiency benefits of the CVT.

Mitsubishi’s motorsport-derived Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system provides drivers with six drive modes that will adjust the electronically-controlled 4WD system to best suit the road surface/conditions. This allows drivers to feel more confident in all driving situations.

The re-engineered S-AWC system includes enhanced Active Yaw Control, now including rear wheel brake control for independent control of all four wheels, and the evolution of 4WD control with a new hydraulically activated direct coupling device for faster all-wheel response. Mitsubishi’s unique tuning of the system draws on many decades of advanced 4WD systems development to provide greater driving confidence with predictable dynamic behaviours.

Fuel economy

Fuel economy and CO2 emissions data for this all-new vehicle is presented below:

Standard and available safety and ADAS features across the lineup

As the best-equipped Mitsubishi ever sold in Australia, the all-new Outlander offers an impressive array of standard and available advanced driver assistance systems to increase driver convenience, confidence and safety.

New to Mitsubishi’s MiTEC safety suite, are Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) to assist with maintaining appropriate speed and following distance. Also new to the Outlander are Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), and Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB).

Depending on trim level, the all-new Outlander also offers: Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with MMC first application of cyclist detection and junction assist, Blind Spot Assist (BSA), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), and a Multi Around Monitor camera system with moving object detection.

Detailed pricing and warranty

All-new Outlander is covered by Mitsubishi’s industry-leading 10/10 Diamond Advantage warranty, comprising up to 10 years/200,000km manufacturer’s warranty plus 10 years capped price servicing^7. Diamond Advantage also offers up to 4-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance program.

Recommended Retail Price (RRP) for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander range follows.

Accessory packs

Mitsubishi Motors has developed a range of accessory packs to help drivers customise their all-new Outlander (RRP fitted).

To complement the launch of the all-new 2022 Outlander, Mitsubishi has introduced a number of all-new accessories, not previously available in the Outlander range, these include:

• Projection illumination to light the ground when doors open
• Pull-up sunshade integrated into rear door trim, and,
• Stylish 20” alloy wheels

Colour

Available colours (excluding EXCEED TOURER)
White (S), Sterling Silver (M), Titanium (M), Cosmic Blue (P), White Diamond (X), Black Diamond (X), and Red Diamond (X)

EXCEED TOURER Colour range (roof/body): Deep Bronze/ Black Diamond
Black Mica/ White Diamond

Metallic and Pearlescent paint $740; Prestige paint $940 No additional paint charge for EXCEED TOURER