2022 Mitsubishi Outlander changes incoming! Higher prices for some variants, fewer features for others as new Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival feels chip crunch

In the wake of the ongoing semiconductor shortage and other supply-chain issues, Mitsubishi Australia has announced some variants of the recently launched Outlander mid-size SUV will get higher prices for MY22.25, while others will get fewer features.

Due in April, the MY22.5 Outlander range is available in five grades, with the entry-level ES (from $34,490 plus on-road costs) and mid-range LS (from $37,990) and Aspire (from $41,490) priced the same as before (see full pricing table below), albeit after losing some standard equipment.

Specifically, the ES now only has a one-touch up/down driver’s power window, the LS has traded its power tailgate for a manual item, and the Aspire has swapped its 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster for a 7.0-inch multifunction display.

Meanwhile, the otherwise-unchanged flagship Exceed and Exceed Tourer grades are now $500 and $1000 dearer, at $48,490 and $50,990 plus on-road costs, respectively.

“These changes to 22.5MY Outlander specification ensure Mitsubishi Motors Australia can secure timely production in these popular grades for our dealer network and customers,” the company’s CEO, Shaun Westcott, said.

For reference, the ES is the only grade that’s available in five- and seven-seat configurations, with all others coming with seven seats as standard.

And front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) options are also offered in the ES, LS and Aspire, while the Exceed and Exceed Tourer only come with the latter.

All variants are motivated by a 135kW/245Nm 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder engine that’s mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Standard equipment in the ES includes five (FWD) or six (AWD) drive modes, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto support, a 7.0-inch multifunction display, paddle-shifters, dual-zone climate control and black fabric upholstery.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep and steering assist (with emergency functionality), adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, driver attention alert, active blind-spot monitoring, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors.

The LS adds dusk-sensing lights (including LED foglights), rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors with heating, silver roof rails, keyless entry, rear privacy glass, push-button start, wireless smartphone charging, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear selector, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear AEB, high-beam assist and rear cross-traffic alert.

Meanwhile, the Aspire also gets adaptive headlights, two-tone 20-inch alloy wheels, a hands-free power-operated tailgate, a 10.8-inch head-up display, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, microsuede/artificial leather upholstery and surround-view cameras.

The Exceed goes even further with a panoramic sunroof, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, tri-zone climate control, rear sunshades and black or light grey leather upholstery, while the Exceed Tourer leads from the front with two-tone paintwork, massaging front seats and black/Saddle Tan ‘high-grade’ leather upholstery.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander pricing before on-road costs

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