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    Chief of Cherokee Nation Says 'It's Time' for Jeep to Stop Using Name

    Jeep sells vehicles named Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. It also uses Mojave, the name of a Native American people and a desert in the American Southwest, as a trim designator on the Gladiator.
    The Cherokee Nation has commented on the record several times since Jeep started using the name in North America in 2013 after a 12-year hiatus.
    A representative of Cherokee Nation said that until recently it had been several years since it had any communication from Jeep regarding the name.
    UPDATE 3/4/2021: The Wall Street Journal reports that the CEO of Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, now says he is open to ending the company’s use of the Cherokee name, and that conversation with Cherokee nation on the issue is ongoing. A representative from Jeep declined to make further comment on the matter, and representatives with the Cherokee Nation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    For the first time, the Cherokee Nation is asking Jeep to change the name of its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee vehicles.
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    “I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chuck Hoskin, Jr., principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, told Car and Driver in a written statement responding to our request for comment on the issue. “The best way to honor us is to learn about our sovereign government, our role in this country, our history, culture, and language and have meaningful dialogue with federally recognized tribes on cultural appropriateness.”
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    Jeep has been building cars that wear the Cherokee Nation’s name for more than 45 years. In that time, the company has gone on the record several times defending its decision to use the name of a Native American nation on its cars. Over the past eight years, since the reintroduction of the Cherokee nameplate to the U.S. market in 2013, the Cherokee Nation has gone on the record, too, but it had never explicitly said that Jeep should change the cars’ names.
    Now, as Jeep prepares to launch the next generation of the Grand Cherokee against the backdrop of high-profile name changes in the world of sports, that has changed.
    In his statement, Chief Hoskin alluded to the mainstreaming of racial justice concepts following the Black Lives Matter protests last summer, as well as those sports stories. In December, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team made the decision to drop its nickname and mascot. Last July, Washington D.C.’s NFL team announced it would stop using a nickname long considered a racial slur. The team spent last season known only as the Washington Football Team.
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    Both changes were a long time coming. The National Congress of American Indians began working to address issues of Native American imagery in 1968. In 2005, the National Collegiate Athletic Association began prohibiting colleges and universities from displaying hostile or abusive nicknames, mascots, or imagery. Last spring, the dairy company Land O’ Lakes removed the image of a Native American woman it has used on its packaging.
    “I think we’re in a day and age in this country where it’s time for both corporations and team sports to retire the use of Native American names, images and mascots from their products, team jerseys and sports in general,” Chief Hoskin said in his statement.
    According to Amanda Cobb-Greetham, a professor at the University of Oklahoma and director of the school’s Native Nations Center, the use of Native imagery in sports and popular culture started around the turn of the 20th century. At that time, there were fewer than 300,000 Native Americans living in the United States. “Because of the prevalence of the ideology that Native peoples would eventually disappear . . . Native Americans became part of the national mythology of the frontier and the west and the settlement of America,” Cobb-Greetham said. “And that’s when suddenly you have Native American mascots and products, cultural kitsch. Car names are a part of that.”
    Jeep first used the Cherokee name in a 1974 two-door wagon (one available trim was called Cherokee Chief). It has since built cars called Cherokee continuously, but from 2002 through 2013 the cars were known as the Liberty in the North American market. When Jeep brought the Cherokee name back to its U.S. in 2013, a Cherokee Nation representative told the New York Times, “We have encouraged and applauded schools and universities for dropping offensive mascots,” but that “institutionally, the tribe does not have a stance on this.”
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    That same story noted that the Cherokee Nation had not been consulted before Jeep brought the nameplate back to the U.S. The Grand Cherokee is Jeep’s best-selling vehicle, and the Cherokee is its third-biggest-selling model. Together the vehicles made up more than 40 percent of Jeep’s total sales in 2020. Since that same year, Jeep has used Mojave for certain Gladiator trucks. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe’s reservation covers parts of Arizona, California, and Nevada near the Mojave Desert.
    Last June, as protests over the death of George Floyd spurred discussions about racial justice, Chief Hoskin told the Wall Street Journal, “We hope the movement away from using tribes’ names and depictions or selling products without our consent, continues. We much prefer a cooperative effort than an adversarial one.”
    The most recognized example of that type of effort is probably the arrangement between Florida State University and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It includes a scholarship program for students from the reservation. In 2005, the Seminole Tribe issued a resolution calling its relationship with the school a “historic partnership.” The Cherokee Nation said it has no such relationship with Jeep.
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    Jeep’s Response
    Told of Chief Hoskin’s call to end the use of the Cherokee name on its cars, Jeep said in a statement, “Our vehicle names have been carefully chosen and nurtured over the years to honor and celebrate Native American people for their nobility, prowess, and pride. We are, more than ever, committed to a respectful and open dialogue with Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr.”
    But Cobb-Greetham, who is a member of Chickasaw Nation and stresses the Cherokee Nation’s sovereignty in choosing how to respond to the use of its own name, takes a different view: “If you’re going to honor somebody, give them an award. If you’re going to name a product after them, you’re selling.”
    An official with Cherokee Nation says representatives from Jeep reached out to Chief Hoskin via phone earlier this month, but the nation’s stance on Jeep’s use of the name has not changed.
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    Some Owners Say Their New 2021 Ford F-150 Pickups Are Rusting Underneath

    Owners of 2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks have taken to social media and online forums, posting images of rust on underbody parts on their brand-new trucks.
    Car and Driver asked Ford about this issue and received a statement saying, “While some F-150 underbody steel components may show signs of surface rust, this will have no impact on part performance or life.”
    It’s currently unclear how this problem happened or how many of the extremely popular pickup trucks are affected.
    Some new 2021 F-150 owners are taking to the internet to complain that their brand-new trucks were shipped from the factory with heavily rusted parts, including the exhaust, differential, and wheel hubs. Ford has not explained how this could have happened, and it’s unclear how many of the popular pickups are affected by the problem. A story by the Detroit Free Press highlighted the stories of some of the customers who had eagerly awaited the first 2021 F-150 pickups, only to discover rust all over their truck’s axles, exhaust, wheel hubs, and other underbody parts.

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    Owners speaking to the Freep from across the country—many living outside of the traditional “salt belt” where vehicle corrosion is most prevalent—and more owners we found on forums claimed Ford dealers took delivery of their trucks in this rusty condition.
    A video posted by truck blogger Tim Esterdahl, who lives in Nebraska, said he discovered the rust after a few thousand miles. His video shows a rear differential caked in corrosion, along with the driveshaft’s U-joint and the exhaust, while other parts like the differential’s drain plug were entirely rust-free. A thread from January 31 on F150Gen14.com features an owner in Texas who reports thick surface rust on his differential, wheel hubs, and various bolts.

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    So far it’s impossible to estimate how many trucks might be affected—or to understand how Ford apparently allowed so many of these parts to pass visual inspection during production.
    “We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services for our Ford customers,” Ford told Car and Driver. “As with all customer feedback, we take these concerns seriously. While some F-150 underbody steel components may show signs of surface rust, this will have no impact on part performance or life.”
    The first batch of 2021 F-150 pickups arrived at dealers in November. While it retains the aluminum body of its predecessor—a revolutionary design for pickup trucks that cost Ford billions—the frame and most key parts under the vehicle are steel or high-strength steel. Surface rust on vehicle undercarriages isn’t uncommon in aged vehicles, especially in our home state of Michigan where road crews aren’t exactly light on the salt, and it’s not necessarily a safety defect unless that corrosion prematurely eats away thinner-gauge metal parts like bolts. But for any new vehicle to arrive with parts that look prematurely aged is especially alarming given the strict quality control processes in place at modern assembly plants.

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    Parts shortages from axle suppliers caused production delays in December for certain F-150 models. We will continue to monitor’s Ford’s response to complaints of rusty parts on the F-150.

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    2022 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer Will Offer Amazon Fire TV

    The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will be available with Amazon Fire TV for Auto, which includes Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and Twitch.
    It’ll be viewed on the full-size SUV’s seatback screens and front seat passenger screen. Drivers can watch on the central touchscreen when the vehicle is in park.
    An Amazon remote is also included, and it has a voice command function for Alexa.
    The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will have available Amazon Fire TV capability so occupants can stream entertainment in the new luxury SUVs. Amazon previously announced at the CES technology show in January that it was partnering with Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, and BMW to offer the tech on seatback screens, as reported by The Verge. The new three-row luxury SUVs from Jeep, previewed by a concept vehicle, will be shown in production form on March 11, and they’ll arrive in mid-2021.

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    Amazon Fire TV for Auto will be included in the Wagoneer’s optional technology packages. Fire TV, which includes streaming services like Netflix and Hulu as well as YouTube and Twitch, will be viewed on the Wagoneer’s rear seat screens and front seat passenger screen. The Grand Wagoneer concept vehicle was equipped with an absurd number of screens, but we don’t think they’ll all come standard equipped. The front passenger’s screen measured 10.3 inches, and the rear passengers each had a 10.1-inch touchscreen.

    Grand Wagoneer Concept. 
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    Grand Wagoneer Concept. 
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    Privacy glass disables the driver from seeing what’s playing, but when the SUVs are in park, the driver can watch on the 12.1-inch center touchscreen. This is similar to Teslas, which have integrated streaming services that can be viewed only when the vehicle is in park. On the Jeeps, owners will be able to download certain content for watching offline.

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    A remote is included with the vehicles equipped with the technology, and they have a voice-command function for using Amazon Alexa. The remote can also control the vehicle’s climate settings, maps, and other infotainment functions.
    The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will start arriving at dealerships in mid-2021 starting at around $60,000 for the Wagoneer. Jeep says loaded Grand Wagoneers will top $100,000. The Wagoneer will be less luxurious, going up against the Chevy and GMC full-sizers, while the Grand Wagoneer will go up against the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator.
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    2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Gives a More Rugged Profile to the EV

    The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a ruggedized wagon version of the Taycan electric sedan.
    It’s available in 4, 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S models that all come standard with an 83.7-kWh battery pack, two electric motors, all-wheel drive, and an air suspension that raises them 0.8-inch taller than the sedan.
    The Cross Turismo will arrive this summer, starting at $92,250.
    Porsche’s new Taycan Cross Turismo is a lifted, wagon version of its electric sedan with body cladding and SUV aspirations, much like the Audi A6 Allroad and the Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain. It will be available in the U.S. in the summer of 2021 in 4, 4S (pictured above), Turbo, and Turbo S (pictured below) models. The Cross Turismo costs $1530 more than a comparable Taycan sedan, starting at $92,250 for the entry-level model and stretching to $188,950 for the Turbo S.

    How We’d Spec It: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

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    All-wheel drive is standard on the Cross Turismo, unlike the available rear-drive version of the sedan. All Cross Turismos also get the larger of the Taycan’s two battery packs, what Porsche calls Performance Battery Plus and holds 83.7-kWh of usable energy, and two permanent-magnet synchronous motors that generate a combined 469 horsepower in the Taycan Cross Turismo 4, 562 in the 4S, 670 in the Turbo, and 750 hp in the Turbo S. These are the same outputs as the equivalent sedans, and the 4 is on par with the base Taycan sedan with the bigger battery. Porsche says the Turbo S Cross Turismo will reach 60 mph in 2.7 seconds, though we managed 2.4 seconds in the sedan in our testing.

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    Range estimates will be announced closer to the Taycan Cross Turismo’s summer arrival, but with the bigger battery, the 2021 Taycan 4S sedan is now EPA rated at 227 miles, while we achieved 180 miles in our 75-mph test. EPA estimates on the 2021 Taycan Turbo and Turbo S haven’t been released, but the 2020 models were rated at 201 and 192 miles. The Cross Turismo’s range mode lowers the cars 0.8 inch, but we can expect its range estimates to be slightly lower across the board due to its higher ride height in all other modes and almost 100 extra pounds of curb weight compared to the sedans.

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    Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (right), Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (right).
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    Porsche’s adaptive dampers and an air suspension are standard on all models and make the Taycan Cross Turismo ride 0.8 inch higher than the sedan. A Gravel drive mode increases ride height another 0.4 inch. An optional off-road design package gives the Cross Turismo the extra ride height of Gravel mode all the time, and adds unique front and rear fascias, even more body cladding, and side skirts (as pictured above). A roof rack and a rear-mounted bike rack will also be available from Porsche.

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    The Taycan Cross Turismo’s longer body allows for slightly more headroom compared to the sedan, and it comes standard with a panoramic glass sunroof. The rest of the interior is akin to the sedan: 16.8-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10.9-inch touchscreen with an 8.4-inch touchscreen below it for climate and other controls, and an available passenger display.

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    And, of course, there’s more cargo space compared to the sedan, but not a lot more. The Taycan 4 and 4S Cross Turismo have 16 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up, compared to the 14-cubic-foot trunk of the sedan. However, the Cross Turismo’s 43 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats down is 8 more than the Mercedes E450 All-Terrain wagon. The Turbo and Turbo S models have 1.5 less cubic feet of space, and that’s because, as Porsche told Car and Driver, because a Bose sound system, which has hardware in the trunk, is standard on the top two models. Additionally, the Taycan’s 2.9-cubic-foot frunk remains. Still, there are electric crossovers with considerably more cargo space, including the Tesla Model Y with its 68 cubic feet of maximum storage. Perhaps the coming electric Macan will be able to better compete in this regard.
    Additionally, Porsche is offering two new electric bicycles to go with the Taycan Cross Turismo: the eBike Sport for street use, and the eBike Cross for the trails. They’ll be on sale, in three sizes, in the spring.
    The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo will be available in the U.S. in the summer with three years of included charging from Electrify America. Pricing is set at $92,250 for the 4, $111,650 for the 4S, $154,850 for the Turbo, and $188,950 for the Turbo S.
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    2022 Kia Stinger Gets $3000 Price Increase, New Base Engine for U.S.

    The 2022 Kia Stinger will be more expensive than before and have a new base engine.
    A turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four is now standard equipment for the U.S. model.
    Pricing starts at $37,125 and ranges up to $54,535 for a loaded V-6 AWD model.
    The 2022 Kia Stinger will soon arrive in the U.S. with a new base engine, revised styling, and a higher starting price. The updated hatchback starts at $37,125 for the GT-Line model, a $3000 increase over last year’s base price. You’ll get more for your money, though, as the 2022 Stinger has a more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four with 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, increases of 45 hp and 61 pound-feet over the previous 2.0-liter engine.

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    According to the EPA website, the bigger turbo-four even gets better fuel economy than before, with the highway rating for the rear-wheel-drive GT-Line rising from 29 mpg to 32 mpg. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, and all-wheel drive is a $2200 option for all versions of the Stinger.
    The Stinger’s upgrade engine remains a twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V-6, which has slightly more power than last year’s model. It now makes 368 horsepower (an increase of 3 hp) and the same 376 pound-feet of torque. The V-6 Stinger starts at $44,735 for the GT1 trim, which is $1800 less than last year’s GT1 model. The cheaper (and less well-equipped) V-6–powered base GT model is no more. The loaded GT2 starts at $52,335, a $900 increase from last year.

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    Kia has yet to reveal photos of the U.S.-spec Stinger, but we don’t expect it to look much different than the global version seen here. There is a new color option called Ascot Green that we’re curious to see, and the GT-Line comes standard with 18-inch wheels with the GT1 and GT2 coming with 19-inchers.
    Look for more details on the 2022 Stinger to come soon, as it’s likely to reach U.S. dealerships within the next few months.
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    Mercedes-AMG Confirms Higher-Performance GT Four-Door Hybrid

    Mercedes-AMG has confirmed an even higher-performance GT four-door, and it could have upward of 800 horsepower.
    There’s a “V8 BiTurbo E Performance” badge on the fender, meaning it should use AMG’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 paired with a more powerful hybrid system.
    The new model is rumored to be called the GT73, and we expect it’ll cost close to $200,000.
    Mercedes has a lineup of electric vehicles on the way under the EQ name, and its AMG high-performance wing will dabble with them as well. However, Mercedes-AMG also plans to have its entire lineup employ hybrid powertrains soon, including this upcoming electrified version of the GT four-door, likely named the GT73, which will be targeted straight at the 690-hp Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

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    AMG hasn’t shared any details on the GT73’s powertrain yet, but we expect it to use a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, which makes 630 horsepower in the GT63 S, in conjunction with a more powerful electric motor totaling around 800 horsepower. The 73 will need to have different type of hybrid system than the lesser GT four-door models (GT 53/GT 43), which use a 3.0-liter inline-six assisted by a small electric motor—and, in the GT53’s case, an electric supercharger—that adds no additional peak power. In our testing, the V-8-powered GT63 S hit 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, so it’s safe to say the 73 will have acceleration that borders on reality-warping. As with other GT four-door models, we expect all-wheel drive to help more of the power get to the ground.

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    A “V8 BiTurbo E Performance” badge (pictured above) adorns the front fender, and AMG says that the rest of its upcoming high-performance hybrids will fall under that E Performance name as well. Besides that, the GT73 should look similar to the current top-spec GT63 S with a gloss black front fascia. It’s also wearing AMG’s black cross-spoke wheels, which are available on the 63 and 63 S.
    We’ll know more about the Mercedes-AMG GT73 soon, and it should arrive by the end of the year. The current top-of-the-line GT63 S starts at $162,950, so expect the 73 to approach $200,000.
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    2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Expands Volvo's EV Family

    The C40 Recharge is Volvo’s latest electric-vehicle offering.
    Similar in size and specs to the XC40 Recharge, the C40 has a lower roofline.
    Volvo estimates it will provide an EPA-rated driving range of 210 miles.
    Volvo’s second electric vehicle is here, and it looks a whole lot like the first one. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is essentially a reshaped version of the XC40 Recharge, with a lower roofline that gives Volvo a set of crossover twins not unlike BMW’s X1 and X2 siblings. The C40, however, will come only as an electric model, as opposed to the XC40 which also offers gasoline engines.

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    The C40’s dimensions are nearly identical to the XC40’s, other than its lower height. The roofline in the rear slopes into a tapered liftback shape, meaning it has less cargo volume than the more squared-off XC40. Otherwise, the C40 is nearly identical to the electric version of the SUV. It rides on the same CMA platform and shares its 402-horsepower two-motor electric drivetrain and 75.0-kWh battery pack with the XC40 Recharge. (The related Polestar 2 also has this powertrain.)

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    Volvo estimates that the C40 will provide an EPA-rated driving range of 210 miles, which is 2 miles more than the XC40 Recharge’s rating. The zero-to-60-mph acceleration claim of 4.7 seconds is the same as the XC40.
    The C40’s interior is nearly identical to the XC40 Recharge’s, with a digital gauge cluster and interesting-looking dashboard trim. It has Volvo’s latest Android-based infotainment system with built-in Google apps, and the car is capable of receiving over-the-air software updates.
    Volvo says it won’t offer many different configurations of the C40 Recharge, meaning it will likely come in a single well-equipped trim level, possibly starting around $55,000. The company says it will use an online sales model for this EV, meaning customers in the U.S. will likely be able to place an order online for delivery at their local Volvo dealership. Look for more details to come as Volvo prepares to start production of the C40 Recharge later this year.
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    Redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Gets $900 Price Bump

    The freshly redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has a starting price of $26,990, a $900 price increase from the previous model.
    The top trim on the 2022, the SEL, starts at $33,140.
    The 2022 Outlander is set to reach dealers by April.
    The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has received a full redesign after the automaker skipped the 2021 model year altogether. With the changes, the SUV sees a $900 price increase to $26,990. The Outlander tops out at $33,140 for the highest trim, SEL; that is likely to change once Mitsubishi introduces the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the Outlander for the 2022 model year. Currently, the only 2021 Outlander is the PHEV.

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    There are three trim levels on the 2022 Outlander, half as many as were available on the 2020 model. The midlevel SE costs $30,040. There is just one powertrain currently on the 2022 Outlander, a 2.5-liter inline-four with 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque which routes power through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive comes as standard, and all-wheel drive can be had for $1800, which is $200 cheaper than the 2020 model.
    The 2022 Outlander is now a few hundred dollars more expensive than its main competitors, including the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2021 Nissan Rogue, the SUV from which the Outlander borrows many components. The Tiguan starts at $26,440, and the Rogue starts at $26,800.
    The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is set to reach dealers by April.
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