The 2022 Kia Telluride Vs. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Which of them is Better?

The 2022 Kia Telluride has become one of the most incredible SUVs in the market. It’s been winning awards since it came out and most people who cannot afford the Toyota Land Cruiser and going after this SUV. 

But, if you cannot get your hands on the Kia Telluride, there’s another vehicle you might want to consider that also shares similar qualities with this SUV, and it’s none other than the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. 

You may be thinking that there’s no competition between the 2022 Kia Telluride vs the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, but you might be surprised at how comparable the Outlander is.

In this article, we compare the two cars to determine which of them you should go for instead.

2022 Kia Telluride vs 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Which is Cheaper?

While the selling price of the 2022 Kia Telluride price starts at $32,790 (roughly N33 million), in Nigeria, you will get the vehicle for about N40-45 million for the base model, the LX. The 2022 Kia Telluride LX has a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 291 hp and can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

The LX can also seat up to eight passengers and has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a push-button as well as a remote start. It also comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES price starts at $27,790 which is roughly N28 million, but in Nigeria, you will find this vehicle for about N30 million upwards. This comes with a four-cylinder engine capable of 181 hp matched to a continuously variable transmission and a continuously variable transmission. 

You’ll also get a push-button ignition, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a six-speaker sound system. It’s also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto The Outlander also comes with seating for up to seven passengers.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Has a No-frills Alternative to the Kia Telluride

While the 2022 Kia Telluride has a super nice interior that rivals luxury SUVs, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has a no-frills alternative. It uses plain, non-luxury materials and doesn’t splurge to make the Outlander feel upscale the way the Telluride does. If you don’t care about your SUV feeling high-end, the Outlander is a great way to save some money.

Still, the 2022 Kia Telluride is bigger than the 2022 Mitsubishi, even though they each have seven seats. At 197” long, the 2022 Telluride is a full foot longer than the 2022 Outlander.

The 2022 Telluride Can Tow More Than the 2022 Outlander

While the Outlander can tow 1,500 pounds, the Telluride can tow up to 5,000. If you’ll be using your SUV for towing, this is an important number. So while the Outlander may be a great alternative to the Telluride in many ways, if you’ll need it for towing, it’s probably a safer bet to keep waiting for the Telluride.

The fuel economy is roughly the same for these two midsize SUVs. This may be surprising, considering the Telluride has a V6 and the Outlander has a four-cylinder, but it’s true. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander only gets about 27 mpg, which isn’t much better than the 2022 Kia Telluride’s 26 mpg on the highway. 

2022 Kia Telluride Vs. 2022 Outlander Mitsubishi: Which of them Should I Buy?

If price is your main concern and you can settle for a simple-looking, no-frills seven-seater SUV, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is a perfect acceptable SUV. But if you crave a more powerful engine, and high-end features, or need more towing capability, there’s no substitute for the 2022 Kia Telluride.

Conclusion

Both the Kia Telluride and the Mitsubishi Outlander will make good cars in Nigeria, after all these are known car brands in the country. However, what should determine which of them you choose is price and then their qualities.