NEW MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV 2022

The 2022 Outlander is all-new and introduces another generation of Mitsubishi&compact crossover. Mitsubishi has also announced that the PHEV version will arrive in 2022, possibly as a 2023 model. Along with more battery capacity and a larger electric motor than its predecessor from the previous generation, the Outlander with a plug will now be compatible with a third row, which wasn&available before. With a base price of just $27,000, the 2022 Outlander is slightly more expensive than other compact crossovers, including the Rogue. Despite the many desirable features, the SEL top trim is of questionable value, as it costs about the same as the top-end Mazda CX-5. For just over $30,000 (all-wheel drive adds $1,800), it features intricate 20-inch wheels, a 9&touch screen with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, hands-free function, wireless charging, and driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise and lane-keeping assistance. The Outlander is motivated by a 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine that makes 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. It pairs exclusively with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is the standard configuration, but all-wheel drive is optional. Although the Outlander&acceleration times are competitive with other compact crossovers (excluding speedsters such as the turbocharged CX-5 and Kia Sportage), it feels less responsive and lazier at highway speeds, which is exacerbated by its gearless...