Alliance platform elevates 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Ten years is an eternity in terms of automotive product cycles, especially in a segment as hot and crowded as C/D sport utility. For Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA), waiting for an all-new Outlander to replace the incumbent model launched in 2012 must have been a supreme test of perseverance. But an all-new Outlander has finally arrived, one of the first fruits of the reinvigorated Renault-Nissan Alliance in which Mitsubishi now is a partner.

The 5-door/three-row SUV shares its basic architecture, 106.5-in. (2,705-mm) wheelbase, powertrain and some chassis components with the Nissan Rogue/X-Trail, saving millions in development time and cost while expanding manufacturing scale. Equally important, Mitsubishi designers and engineers have successfully differentiated their new flagship with a unique exterior style and elevated levels of interior refinement and ride comfort.