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If you’re in the market for a compact SUV and you are a fan of the quality and reliability that Mitsubishi vehicles offer, there’s great news, as you have multiple reliable SUV models to choose from. The newly released 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross both offer outstanding performance at great prices, you have a wide range of choices to find your best Mitsubishi compact SUV. If you’re considering a new SUV, we hope our comparison guide can help you make a more informed purchase. For any additional questions or to see offers on our SUV inventory, contact our team and we’ll be happy to assist you. Read on to compare the Outlander vs Eclipse Cross by price, performance, and interior features.
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Both the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offer competitive performance specs, making them both stand out among the Mitsubishi SUV lineup. When it comes to horsepower, it’s the Mitsubishi Outlander that has the edge, with an engine capable of generating 181 horsepower compared with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross’s 152 horsepower. For torque, however, it’s the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross that comes out ahead. While the Outlander is capable of up to 181 pound-feet of torque, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has it slightly beat, generating 184 pound-feet of torque.
For fuel economy, it is once again a situation where both vehicles offer strong numbers, and where the higher-performing vehicle depends on which metric you prefer. When it comes to city driving, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse comes out slightly ahead compared to the Outlander, with 26 miles per gallon for the Eclipse Cross compared to 24 miles per gallon for the Outlander.
If your driving involves a lot of time on open roads, however, you may find that the Mitsubishi Outlander provides a better option, as its 31 miles per gallon highway rating places it slightly ahead of the 29 miles per gallon of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
The most visible difference between the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the size of the two vehicles. The new Mitsubishi Outlander is a larger vehicle, and that impacts both the seating capacity and the cargo capacity. The Outlander features three rows of seating, allowing room for you and up to six passengers. With each of those rows folded down, it provides a variable cargo capacity ranging from 11.7 cubic feet when set up for maximum passenger space, to an impressive 79.7 cubic feet when rearranged with the seats down.
Although the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is not as large as the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, it still provides plenty of great features for your passengers and cargo. With seating for five as opposed to seven, it offers competitive leg and headroom for you and your passengers, ensuring that you all have a comfortable ride. When you fold down the back row seats to maximize storage space, you also get a storage space measuring 50.1 cubic feet to let you carry larger loads.
Both the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offer fantastic technology options. Although the two vehicles often have similar amenities, the exact execution can vary slightly between the two models. Both the Eclipse Cross and Outlander offer a digital display with optional navigation, for example, with the Eclipse Cross offering screen sizes ranging from 7 to 8 inches, while the Outlander offers an 8-inch or 9-inch variety.
If you like to use your smartphone for a variety of services in your vehicle, such as playing music, navigation, or answering messages, both vehicles have the technology to make it easy and safe. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can sync your smartphone up to your 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander or Eclipse Cross for easier and less distracted use.
Mitsubishi puts a priority on ensuring the safety of every person who gets behind the wheel or into one of the passenger seats of their vehicles. With such a focus on protecting those within their vehicles, it’s no surprise that many of the best safety features available for SUVs are standard or optional on both the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and their 2022 models.
Important safety mechanisms in Mitsubishi compact SUVs range from warning systems, such as driver attention alert and rear cross-traffic warnings, which notify you of potentially hazardous situations, to active prevention systems. Automatic emergency braking can help to apply brakes when sudden stops are required, while trims of both vehicles offer optional adaptive cruise control, which allows you to set the speed you wish to travel, but also adjusts when needed to maintain safe driving distances around other vehicles. Once the roads open up, adaptive cruise control gets you safely back to speed.
Find a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander or 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Bonita Springs Today!
If you’re ready to shop for a compact SUV in Bonita Springs, let the staff at Bonita Springs Mitsubishi help you find the perfect match. Whether you prefer the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, or you’re not sure yet which is the best fit for you, our staff will work with you to ensure you love the vehicle you find. With our unbeatable offers and convenient financing options, we make the SUV buying experience as easy and enjoyable as can be. We hope to see you soon!
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