Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes Explained

The new Mitsubishi Outlander’s drive modes have six options for the four-wheel drive model and five for the two-wheel drive model. Each of these modes lets you optimize fuel consumption and handling based on your driving situation in Los Angeles. Your Outlander can give you better safety with these drive modes in any driving conditions.

The magic happens with the simple Drive Mode Selector that lets you easily select one of six Mitsubishi Outlander drive modes, Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, and Mud, giving you optimal driving for any condition.

Ready to learn more about this new vehicle? We’ll tell you about each of the Mitsubishi Outlander drive modes with our guide from Puente Hills Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes: AWC vs. S-AWC

First, we’ll go over the AWC vs. S-AWC in the Mitsubishi Outlander. AWC stands for All-Wheel Control, which is Mitsubishi’s version of all-wheel drive (AWD). S-AWC means Super All-Wheel Control, and that’s a more enhanced version of AWD that manages all six drive modes.

S-AWC improves handling and stability on your Long Beach drives by seamlessly managing the Outlander’s movements during accelerating, cornering, and braking. It keeps you safe and comfortable. When choosing between AWC vs. S-AWC, we highly recommend S-AWC for less-than-ideal driving conditions.

Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes: Normal

Normal drive mode is designed to handle any driving situation, and it balances handling with fuel efficiency.

Mitsubishi Outlander Eco Mode

Want better gas mileage as you drive around Irvine? Engage Eco mode on the Mitsubishi Outlander. It’ll give you economical driving on dry, paved rodes to balance speed and RPMs to reduce your trips to the gas station every week. Mitsubishi Outlander Eco mode is the way to go to make owning this SUV easier on your monthly budget.

Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes: Tarmac

For driving on dry pavement, Tarmac mode is ideal for rapid acceleration response and high-cornering performance to create a sporty and fast-paced experience.

Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes: Gravel

When leaving dry, paved roads behind and going to wilderness destinations, Gravel mode provides stability and traction. This also works for wet pavement.

Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes: Snow

If you live or drive in an area with icy or snowy conditions, Snow mode improves traction and steering control.

Mitsubishi Outlander Drive Modes: Mud

Ready to expand your outdoor adventures? Mud mode is made for muddy roads with puddles, deep snow, and heavy rains when not on pavement for extra steering and stability. This is the only drive mode that’s available on the four-wheel drive vehicle.

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