Power, luxury, efficiency: the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV experience

The cabin of the GT Premium stands out in particular thanks to its two-tone semi-aniline leather seating, which is very stylish and extremely comfortable. The saddle tan accent colour scheme carries through to the dash and door trims, giving the Outlander PHEV a definite upscale vibe. The cabin’s design is clean, and the controls neatly packages in an easy to manipulate style around the centre stack. The centre console is equally well thought out, housing an electronic shifter, Drive Mode Selector and parking brake button.

The GT Premium is also equipped with a 12.3-inch digital display replacing traditional dials, an elegant and clear interface giving the driver all the information they need, and bundles a head-up display affording yet another layer of convenience and safety.

The heated second row of the Outlander PHEV delivers occupants a generous amount of legroom and comfort, while the newly-installed third row – made possible by the more compact battery and rear motor – is great for kids or miscellaneous belongings. When not in use and folded flat, the Outlander PHEV has a cavernous cargo compartment for all of your travel needs.

Outlander PHEV was built with families in mind and taking care of precious cargo. From MI-PILOT Assist advanced semi-autonomous driver assistance system to the 11 air bags, the vehicle incorporates over 50 new safety and technology features. Mitsubishi Connect is available in Canada linking you to an emergency call centre 24/7 as well as many remote functions via the convenience of your cellphone.

The GT Premium comes with a large 9-inch central display screen for the infotainment system offering a navigation and is compatible with Apple CarPlay (wirelessly) and Android Auto. There’s a mix of on-screen commands and physical buttons to scroll through the various menus and functions which are user friendly. And an onboard wireless charger ensures mobile devices never run out of juice.

Audio sound quality is excellent courtesy of the 10-speaker Bose premium stereo included in the GT trim.

The Outlander PHEV delivers a solid, quiet drive experience, whether you are in the city or travelling on the highway. The high-torque output results in quick and smooth acceleration, and makes merging onto the highway a joy. The S-AWC system also means that it can handle a variety of different terrains and road conditions. Ride quality and steering feel of the Outlander PHEV is comfortable for longer trips, and the suspension setup does a good job of quelling any impact due to bumpy roads.

Through the aforementioned Drive Mode Selector in the centre console, you can choose one of seven different pre-sets to reflect the conditions of the day. These include, Power, Tarmac for sportier performance, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Normal and Eco to maximize fuel economy.

Charging the vehicle takes approximately 6.5 hours using a Level 2, 240-volt source. Unusual for the segment Level 3 is supported too, capable of going from 0 to 80 per cent in about 38 minutes. When parked, leveraging the internal combustion engine and the built-in Charge Mode getting to 80 per cent will be just over an hour-and-a-half.