Your Mitsubishi Buyer’s Guide: The Best Features of 2022
Do you know the meaning of “kaizen” in Japanese culture? Kaizen means “continuous improvement” or “changing for the better” and is a philosophy that Mitsubishi has taken to heart for over a century. This philosophy is one of the many reasons we’re proud to be your Mitsubishi dealer in Edmonton.
Mitsubishi’s kaizen philosophy makes our job easy. How? The automaker’s commitment to constantly improving means its entire lineup is laden with innovative technology and cutting-edge features. As a result, it’s easy to say “yes” to models like the Eclipse Cross, Outlander, RVR, and Mirage when you discover everything that Mitsubishi has to offer. This means we don’t have to convince you to invest in a Mitsubishi—we’re simply here to help you find the best model for all your driving needs.
A Worldwide First: what3words Location Technology
How many times has your navigation system taken you to the wrong place? How often is your destination identified on the map as a pin in the middle of a building or in the middle of nowhere? With thousands of similarly named streets throughout Canada and many adventurous areas without specific addresses, navigational systems do their best to keep up but often miss the mark. Mitsubishi, however, is determined to change that with the world’s first application of what3words with the TomTom navigation system.
A simple concept, what3words lets you navigate your route to any 3-metre square in the world using three words. For example, “boom manuals trample” sends you to the headquarters of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada. "Undermines honestly douses” takes you to a stunning remote area in British Columbia that would otherwise be difficult to find since it doesn’t have a physical street address. In turn, every location in the world is accessible if you know its what3words address.
Even more significantly, what3words doesn’t rely on an app, data, or cellular connection to work in the 2022 Eclipse Cross. This gives you even more opportunities to discover the unexplored with confidence and answer the call of the wild without relying on an internet connection to help you navigate the road ahead. In the new Eclipse Cross, every destination is within reach.
World-Leading All-Wheel Control System
Did you know that Mitsubishi is a world leader in four-wheel-drive engineering? Renowned for its four-wheel-drive design since the late 1930s, Mitsubishi is now making a name for itself with its revolutionary All-Wheel Control system that gives you the confidence you need to navigate any Canadian road in the winter. What makes the system so remarkable?
Mitsubishi’s patented system puts you in control of your vehicle’s performance with its Driver Selectable Modes. These three settings are available at the touch of a button and give you the choices between 2-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive Auto, and 4-Wheel Drive Lock. When in 2-Wheel Drive, your Mitsubishi prioritizes efficiency by keeping the vehicle in front-wheel drive. This setting is ideal for your daily commute when the weather and conditions are moderate.
Canadian winters are gruesome and make for slippery driving conditions, which is when you’ll want to switch over into 4-Wheel Drive Auto or 4-Wheel Drive Lock. In Auto mode, your Mitsubishi constantly monitors the terrain to minimize wheel slippage and maximize traction. As it does this, it makes the vehicle more stable at higher speeds with more efficiency. For increased torque in snowy or slippery conditions, switch to 4-Wheel Drive Lock for maximum control.
On models like the 2022 Eclipse Cross, you’ll enjoy another level of control in what Mitsubishi calls Super All-Wheel Control that adds a few more Driver Selectable modes. Auto Mode ensures the Eclipse Cross balances efficiency and performance by constantly reading the terrain to maximize traction and four-wheel-drive performance. Snow Mode enhances traction in slippery conditions, while Gravel Mode gives you maximum traction on loose or coarser roads where quick acceleration can be difficult and seemingly impossible.
Cutting-Edge Driving Technology at Your Fingertips
Mitsubishi’s 2022 lineup is a stellar reflection of the automaker’s position at the helm of innovation. For example, the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the most innovative SUVs in the segment thanks to its array of safety and driver-assist systems that give you confidence behind the wheel by constantly maximizing your visibility and alerting you to potential harm. So it’s no wonder why the 2022 Outlander is the best-equipped Mitsubishi ever sold in Canada.
The Outlander’s safety and driver-assist suite includes Forward Collision Mitigation and rear automatic emergency braking. These tools constantly look in front of and behind the Outlander for potential collisions, alerting you as needed. If you fail to respond to the alerts, the system can bring the Outlander to a controlled stop to minimize the impact or avoid a collision.
Other standard tools included are blind spot warning, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Alert, Automatic High Beams, Hill Descent Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Trailer Stability Assist. Top-tier trims like the GT and GT Premium add innovative features like Active Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, a multiview camera system, Adaptive Cruise Control, and MI-PILOT Assist. Adaptive Cruise Control improves traditional cruise control by constantly monitoring the flow of traffic ahead and adjusting the Outlander’s speed as needed.
MI-PILOT Assist works with the Outlander’s Navi-link system, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and Lane Keep Assist. These features make up Mitsubishi’s advanced driver-assist system and transform your experience behind the wheel. For example, the system can navigate rush-hour traffic by bringing the Outlander to a stop and then reaccelerating at a safe speed with minimal input from you. Furthermore, since it also works with the navigation system, it constantly monitors the roadway, traffic signs, and speed limit signs to adjust the Outlander’s speed and position in the road as needed.
Factory-Backed and Mitsubishi Guaranteed
Warranty coverage is often overlooked or an afterthought because advanced technology and capability easily steal the spotlight. However, Mitsubishi’s warranty coverage begs to be included in every list because it’s one of the best programs in the automotive industry. Mitsubishi not only delivers exceptional vehicles, but the automaker stands behind them mile after mile and year after year.
Mitsubishis are among the best factory-backed vehicles in the world, and that’s courtesy of a 10-year or 160,000-km Powertrain Limited Warranty and a 10-year or 160,000-km New Vehicle Limited Warranty. These industry-leading warranties cover the vital parts of your vehicle—from the engine and transmission, to the driveshaft and beyond. To give you greater peace of mind on the road, Mitsubishi adds roadside assistance for 10 years or 160,000 km that provides emergency services like towing, battery boosts, flat-tire assistance, and more in your time of need.
What Mitsubishi Will You Drive?
Are you anxious to try what3words in the 2022 Eclipse Cross, or are you ready to experience everything MI-PILOT has to offer in the 2022 Outlander? Perhaps you’re looking for a hatchback like the 2022 Mirage or a hybrid like the 2022 Outlander PHEV. Whatever it is, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at everything the models have to offer and how they pay homage to Mitsubishi’s long standing kaizen philosophy. This dedication to continuous improvement for the better ensures that Mitsubishi drivers always have the latest features at their disposal, and that alone makes shopping for a Mitsubishi an easy and exciting feat.