Is the Outlander PHEV any good?
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: A better hybrid, but still hard to recommend. The hybrid powertrain is a little better, but the old Outlander’s core problems remain. Yep, the PHEV still uses the old Outlander’s body. Unfortunately, this Mitsubishi is not a plug-in I’d recommend.
How does Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV work?
How does the Outlander PHEV work? The PHEV system uses two 60kW electric motors at the front and rear axles, for heightened efficiency and instant torque. All-electric driving is powered by the high-capacity 12kWh lithium—ion main drive battery, developed specifically for the PHEV system.
When did the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV come out?
37.5 kWh/100mi. This Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was produced from 2014 to 2015. It was facelifted in 2015 with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It’s a four-wheel drive front-engined medium SUV with 5 doors & 5 seats.
What’s the average MPG of a Mitsubishi Outlander?
Real mpg user average 62.6 mpg. Uncultured cabin and driving experience. Loses sixth and seventh seats of diesel Outlander. When it launched in 2013, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV held the honour of being the world’s only plug-in hybrid SUV.
When does a Mitsubishi Outlander battery become undriveable?
Based on how quickly the battery is now deteriorating I estimate that I have about 18 months to 2 years before the car becomes undriveable. I have, on occasion, run out of battery storage on the big hills between Napier and Taupo. Enough to know that without battery power the car will not be a safe vehicle to drive.
Which is the only hybrid SUV in the world?
When it launched in 2013, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV held the honour of being the world’s only plug-in hybrid SUV.
When did I Buy my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
I’ve got a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I’ve had this from new, purchased in Newmarket, Auckland in October 2014. Its been a great car and I am/was planning to keep it for many years yet. However, in 2020 I’ve noticed that the battery is now starting to deteriorate.
Is there a third row for the Outlander PHEV?
Unfortunately, the PHEV misses out on the option of a third row of seats that the regular Outlander can be had with, due to the extra batteries required for the hybrid system.
When it launched in 2013, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV held the honour of being the world’s only plug-in hybrid SUV.
Based on how quickly the battery is now deteriorating I estimate that I have about 18 months to 2 years before the car becomes undriveable. I have, on occasion, run out of battery storage on the big hills between Napier and Taupo. Enough to know that without battery power the car will not be a safe vehicle to drive.