Power, luxury, efficiency: the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV experience
The vehicle is sold in seven grades from ES ($46,538) to GT Premium Two Tone Roof ($57,948). All are well-equipped and include many standard features like, full LED lighting, privacy glass, rear spoiler, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, heated front seats, stowable third row, full digital instrument cluster, all-wheel drive and much more.
Powertrain
If the 56-litre fuel tank (formerly 43-litre) and higher-capacity but smaller-sized 20 kWh battery (formerly 13.8 kWh) are full, the PHEV boasts an impressive total range of 687 kilometres. This includes 61 kilometres of pure electric travel. A myriad of other settings are available such as Battery Save forcing the ICE to work in order to preserve stored energy for a later time.
Exterior
In addition, SEL trims and above wear 20-inch alloy wheels, fitted underneath the flared wheel arches.
Interior
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.
Safety
Infotainment
Audio sound quality is excellent courtesy of the 10-speaker Bose premium stereo included in the GT trim.
Drive
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.
Conclusion
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC
Configuration | Front engine / All-wheel drive |
Engine/Transmission | 2.4 litre 4-cylinder + 3 electric motors / CVT |
Power/torque | 248 horsepower/ 332 lb-ft of torque |
Fuel (capacity) | Regular (56 L) |
Combined fuel economy rating (L/100 km) |
3.6 Le/100 km |
Warranties | 10-years/160,000 km (powertrain) 10-years/160,000 km (drive battery) 5-years/100,000 km (basic) 5 year Roadside Assistance. |
Starting MSRP#1# | $46,538 |
MSRP as Tested#1# | $57,948 |
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