Summary
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the first SUV to connect an electric motor to the front wheels and connect a second motor to the rear wheels, thus making it a 100% electric all-wheel drive vehicle. The twin 80 hp (60KW) motors are connected directly to the wheels, eliminating the need for driveshafts.
The internal combustion engine of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV powers a generator, which powers the electric motors, and also provides power to move the vehicle when required. It is used in conjunction with the two electric motors at high speeds, but reverts to powering only the generator in city use. There is an available 60 kilometres of electric-only autonomy.
The Outlander PHEV allows Mitsubishi to offer the practicality of a SUV, the economy of a green vehicle, the practicality of a 4X4 and approximately 875 kilometres of autonomy, which is the best of all worlds, and a definite winning recipe.
Price
Unavailable at this time.
The Dealer that we contacted asked us to get back to him in January 2014.
Fuel Economy
Ratings are unavailable at this time.
Mitsubishi claims that fuel consumption rate will be in the 1.6 L/100 km range.
Mitsubishi also claims that autonomy will be in the 875 km range with a fully-charged battery and full tank of fuel.
New and Improved
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was launched at the New York International Auto Show and is expected to hit Mitsubishi showrooms in 2014.
Exterior Styling
Very similar to its Mitsubishi Outlander sibling in height and width, it's approximately one centimetre shorter.
Cargo Capacity
463 litres, which is 14 less than the current Outlander.
Drivetrain
Two 80 hp (60 KW) electric motors are hooked-up to a 2.0 litre Atkinson Cycle engine that in turn powers a generator, which is the source of electrical power for the electric motors. The engine produces 117 hp.
Maximum speed in all-electric mode is 75 km/h which climbs to 170 km/h in parallel mode (gas and electric combined).
Hybrid system: Series and parallel
Safety
Anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic stability program.
Lateral collision test score: NA
Frontal collision test score: NA
Airbags: 6
Tip
Production of the Outlander PHEV was halted after two battery-overheating incidents (March 18 and 23, 2013) were reported. A change in battery supplier is said to be the cause of the incidents. It may be wise to hold off buying this vehicle until further investigations clear the air.
Comparable Models
Toyota RAV-4 EV
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the first SUV to connect an electric motor to the front wheels and connect a second motor to the rear wheels, thus making it a 100% electric all-wheel drive vehicle. The twin 80 hp (60KW) motors are connected directly to the wheels, eliminating the need for driveshafts.
The internal combustion engine of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV powers a generator, which powers the electric motors, and also provides power to move the vehicle when required. It is used in conjunction with the two electric motors at high speeds, but reverts to powering only the generator in city use. There is an available 60 kilometres of electric-only autonomy.
The Outlander PHEV allows Mitsubishi to offer the practicality of a SUV, the economy of a green vehicle, the practicality of a 4X4 and approximately 875 kilometres of autonomy, which is the best of all worlds, and a definite winning recipe.
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| Photo: Mitsubishi |
Price
Unavailable at this time.
The Dealer that we contacted asked us to get back to him in January 2014.
Fuel Economy
Ratings are unavailable at this time.
Mitsubishi claims that fuel consumption rate will be in the 1.6 L/100 km range.
Mitsubishi also claims that autonomy will be in the 875 km range with a fully-charged battery and full tank of fuel.
New and Improved
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was launched at the New York International Auto Show and is expected to hit Mitsubishi showrooms in 2014.
Exterior Styling
Very similar to its Mitsubishi Outlander sibling in height and width, it's approximately one centimetre shorter.
Cargo Capacity
463 litres, which is 14 less than the current Outlander.
Drivetrain
Two 80 hp (60 KW) electric motors are hooked-up to a 2.0 litre Atkinson Cycle engine that in turn powers a generator, which is the source of electrical power for the electric motors. The engine produces 117 hp.
Maximum speed in all-electric mode is 75 km/h which climbs to 170 km/h in parallel mode (gas and electric combined).
Hybrid system: Series and parallel
Safety
Anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic stability program.
Lateral collision test score: NA
Frontal collision test score: NA
Airbags: 6
Tip
Production of the Outlander PHEV was halted after two battery-overheating incidents (March 18 and 23, 2013) were reported. A change in battery supplier is said to be the cause of the incidents. It may be wise to hold off buying this vehicle until further investigations clear the air.
Comparable Models
Toyota RAV-4 EV
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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| Photo: Mitsubishi |