If you want to get your hands on a midsize SUV in Raleigh, NC, that offers a reliable, high-performance drive and comes with plenty of high-tech entertainment and safety features, you'll love the new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. For a better understanding of how the Mitsubishi Outlander stands up to its rival, the Toyota Highlander, Westgate Mitsubishi prepared the following comparison so you can see all the ways Mitsubishi Outlander models come out on top.
Better Fuel Economy and Performance from the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine performance and handling are some of the first things many drivers look for when shopping for a new SUV. Let's compare how the Mitsubishi Outlander measures up to the Toyota Highlander: The Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 181-horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque and delivers an impressive fuel economy rating of 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. This higher fuel efficiency level keeps you driving for many more miles before needing to stop and refill the gas tank. Alternatively, the Toyota Highlander has a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 295-horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The higher-powered engine may be a bit faster, but that results in a lower fuel economy rating at 21 mpg on local roads and 29 mpg on the highway, which will cost you more money over time since you'll be filling up the gas tank more often. The Mitsubishi Outlander conclusively performs better with its standard and much lighter CVT option. The CTV delivers a more enjoyable, smooth ride with seamless gear shifting compared to the eight-speed automatic transmission found on the Toyota Highlander.
More Advanced Technology Features with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Even though the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Highlander models are both equipped with plenty of helpful convenience and technology equipment, the Mitsubishi Outlander is still the one that rises to the top. For example, they both include standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, but only the Mitsubishi Outlander offers a wireless smartphone connection feature. Also, the Mitsubishi Outlander has an available 10.8-inch Head-Up Display for safer driving, which allows drivers to see the current speed and drive mode more easily and without distraction. In contrast, the Toyota Highlander's 10-inch Head-Up Display is only available as an upgrade. The Mitsubishi Outlander continues to impress drivers throughout Raleigh. Its standard 7-inch display shows all alerts about the vehicle, like reminders for scheduling an oil change and when fuel levels get low. Meanwhile, the Toyota Highlander provides a much smaller-4.2-inch-display, limiting how much information is displayed at one time.
More Stylish Exterior Options on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
After looking through performance and technology perks, car shoppers are also attracted to the more stylish designs. The Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Highlander are both nice-looking midsize SUVs with 18-inch alloy wheels and optional 20-inch alloy wheels. Yet, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers 20-inch wheels with a two-tone color choice that makes it catch the eyes of other drivers. Lastly, the Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Highlander offer mirrors that match the body color for a slicker appearance. Both models offer folding side mirrors to avoid damage in tight parking spaces or when pulling in and out of your garage, but the Mitsubishi Outlander option features automatic power-folding mirrors, so the driver doesn't have to worry about it.
For an in-person preview of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander near Neuse, Cary, and Durham, NC, give us a call at Westgate Mitsubishi in Raleigh, NC. We'll answer your questions and get you set up for an exciting Mitsubishi Outlander test drive.
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