10 Popular Accessories Mods for a Mitsubishi SUV
Whether your Mitsubishi SUV is a newer model, like Outlander or Eclipse Cross, or a classic, like Endeavor, it's got the capability, safety features, tech-savvy, and creature comforts to do it all. The needs of a daily commute, however, are way different than those of a weekend getaway or an extended vacation off-road.
To make the most of your ride, then, wherever your next road trip may take you, you'll need to do a little customizing. One of the easiest ways to do that? Accessorize.
Here are ten great places to start your next project.
The Top 10 Accessories Your Mitsubishi SUV Can't Do Without
1. Cargo Accessories
Say you're driving a 2024 Outlander Sport. It's got anywhere from 21.7 cubic feet of cargo space to a solid 49.5 cubic feet, with its seats folded. You can get the most out of all that room by coordinating and managing your luggage more easily -- by putting in a cargo tray and net, and some cargo organizers. To help keep the trunk floors safe from bumps and scrapes, add a cargo liner or mat. To conceal valuables between the trailhead and home, install a cargo cover.
2. Roof Rack
Even the 10.9 to 64.3-cubic feet of cargo capacity in a model like 2024 Outlander will fill up eventually. A roof rack can expand storage capacity de facto, making room on top of the SUV for everything from baggage to outdoor equipment like bikes and kayaks. Our advice: add crossbars to help distribute all that weight more evenly. That way, the rack can keep your gear stable long down the road.
3. Towing Accessories
An SUV such as 2024 Eclipse Cross can trailer up to 1,500 pounds. That's enough for a couple dirt bikes or an ATV. You'll just need the right equipment for it: towing accessories like a tow hitch and trailer coupler, trailer ball mount and trailer ball, safety and security accessories, and more. Just make trailer brakes your final install, and you'll be ready to hit the off-road, with a weekend toy or two in tow.
4. Seat Covers
Leather seating comes standard in an SUV like 2011 Endeavor. It can see a lot of scuffs and spills on the trail. Protect it with custom seat covers; they're more than a safeguard -- coming in everything from mesh, velour or jacquard, and more durable canvas to water-resistant neoprene, and even custom materials like sheepskin, acrylic fur, and denim, they can add a look and comfort level all your own, too.
5. Sunshades
UV light and heat can roast all the premium electronics in, say, a 2024 Outlander Sport, like its 8.0-inch infotainment and six-speaker audio systems -- to say nothing of the SUV's seats, arm rests, and steering wheel. Sunshades can help shield it all -- and studies corroborate that.
6. All-Weather Floor Mats
A top 2024 Outlander trim, like SEL Black Edition with S-AWC all-wheel drive, can run $40,000 or so MSRP, and that's just to start with. In other words, it needs all the protection it can get from damage to its floor pans and upholstery (and the costly repairs and replacements that go with them). Carpeted floor mats can help, soaking up everyday dirt and liquids, but they only do so well. Rubberized and vinyl floor mats do one better: they repel muck, capturing and containing it for easy cleanup.
7. Wheel Locks
If, say, the 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels on your 2024 Eclipse Cross SE get stolen, replacing them can run several hundred dollars apiece, sometimes $850 or more. There's a solution: install locking lugs, called wheel locks; they're a uniquely patterned lug set that can only be removed using a specially designed key. Put simply, they make rim theft practically impossible, helping to prevent getting ripped off a whole wheel & tire package in the process.
8. Mud Guards
If you're going off the beaten path in your Endeavor, undercarriage protection is key. Things like fenders and rocker panels can get loaded up with crud, after all, and that can cause some serious corrosion. To keep them relatively free of dirt and muck, trade up from splash guards to mud guards; they're more ruggedly durable, ideal for any SUV that regularly drives bad stretches of backroad or heads out of the way, into worse.
9. Wind Deflectors
Not all adventures in an Outlander Sport need be in the bush. Sometimes, there's nothing better than a highway cruise. Wind noise, ultraviolet glare, and air resistance, however, can make one a lot less enjoyable. Deflectors help cut down on it all. They're easy to install, too: most of the time, all you have to do is slide each into all the window channels in your door frames, if not directly insert them.
10. Grille
A grille not only allows air to flow freely and circulate around the radiator in, say, your Outlander, helping to cool it off and keep it from overheating. It also helps protect both the radiator and engine -- not to mention adds the perfect stylish finishing touch to get attention at the trailhead.
For These SUV Accessories and More, Shop Mitsubishi Motors North America
We stock the top-quality accessories your ride needs to go more than the extra mile. They're OEM, too -- genuine Mitsubishi, of top quality, and with a fitment guarantee. Most even include manufacturer warranties, and they won't void yours -- meaning they won't put you on the hook for repairs your coverage would otherwise take care of, like some aftermarket accessories can.
Want the pros to take care of the install? You're welcome to get in touch with a Mitsubishi dealer; a service center will be glad to help out. And once you're all set? You and your SUV will be ready to blaze the trail.