Outlander PHEV employs a new, fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid drivetrain that makes it a clever, efficient alternative to versatile daily driving.
Despite its age, Mitsubishi has been quick to adopt apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving it an edge on the rival Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. It is part of a standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth hands-free calling and USB input.
The Outlander PHEV has a straightforward, spacious interior layout with decent rear seat space and good headroom and legroom. The Outlander PHEV features a 60/40 split-fold rear seat. With the rear seat up, it features 30.4 cubic feet of cargo space. With that seat folded, cargo space grows to 78 cubic feet.
The Outlander PHEV drivetrain combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 12kWh lithium-ion battery, and two electric motors — one at the front wheels and one at the rear. The result is an all-wheel drive setup that Mitsubishi calls Super All-Wheel Control.
Down next to the shifter are toggles to manage power, including the EV Mode button, which lets the drivetrain run in full electric power. Power Saver mode retains the current battery power at that moment, letting the gas engine do all the work generating the electric power. Twin Power Off-Road mode, as the name suggests, synchronizes both motors for clawing through tough conditions.
The Outlander PHEV has a 22-mile electric range and returns an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 74 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). When running on pure gas power, the Outlander PHEV has a combined fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon.
Drivers can use their smartphone to communicate directly with the Outlander PHEV. By using the remote control app and the Outlander PHEV’s built-in Wi-Fi, you can monitor the vehicle status, manage the charging settings, and even turn on the climate control, so you can hop into a warm car in the winter or a cool car in the summer.
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