Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV in-depth review | carwow Reviews

This is the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Outlander is one of the most popular plug-in hybrids in the UK, but given this new model looks so similar to the previous generation, has enough changed to make you want to consider it? Join Mat as he takes you on a tour of the new Outlander PHEV to see whether the changes are more than skin deep!

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[carwow]

00:38 - Sorry to say UK fans, the £2, 000 government grant is no longer available! 😞

[landl]

Swapped to this after having three Range Rovers over the last ten years. Can honestly say it's the happiest I've been with a car for a very long time. I do a daily short commute and tend to do small local journeys, so am driving almost entirely on electric power. Currently getting around 750 mpg. That is not a typo. Where previously my fuel bill was creeping up to £300 a month in diesel despite low mileage, my electricity bill for car charging is around £30. Now combine that with cheap servicing, reliability, refinement of electric driving, full 4x4 capability in electric mode, cheap tyres, large boot, family friendly interior, sensible jumping height for dogs and being let out at junctions because people haven't made value judgements about you for your choice of car. Gives me a grin every time I drive it. If you do lots of long motorway journeys, or are absolutely wedded to prestige brands, then avoid this, you're probably better getting a modern diesel or petrol BMW/Audi. If you do lots of shorter journeys within a 15 mile radius and live somewhere that needs a 4x4 capable and reliable workhorse for a family, you could do a lot worse than putting this on a very short list.

[jyotiradityaguleria]

Matt doesn't treat Matts very well

[hongkongfuey]

I spent a good 18 months researching EVs and kept coming back to this model, the Outlander PHEV.
I live in Central London and my daily commute is 14 miles. I can _easily_ do this on one charge.
Wife and I both turned 50 recently and have a lot more time than when the children were growing up.
We love traveling around the UK and France (my wife is French) and the Outlander is perfect for traveling.
If we have to get somewhere quickly or in an emergency we can just jump on the motorway and not even think about range..
However, for traveling around the UK we just tottle along avoiding motorways and take regular stops to visit quaint little places. We can just park up and put the car on charge and eek out loads of miles.
We use the Chademo fast chargers to get the car up to 80% in 20 mins, and then try to use the standard overnight charger to keep the battery in tip top shape.

We can also sleep in the Outlander...
With the seats down it makes a *Great* little camper, you'd be surprised at just how much space there is! Easily sleep 2 very comfortably as it's perfectly flat. The rear privacy glass is fab as it keeps out unwanted glances from passersby.

Some complain about the beeps and bongs from the various systems, not me! I'm a trekker and I feel like I'm piloting the Enterprise!!
I got the top spec one (I bought used, but with full dealer service history) so I could afford to do for the highest spec.
I got full leather, heated seats, adaptive cruise control, navigation, wireless audio, hill start assist, collision avoidance, lane departure warning - basically everything!

It drives silky smooth (suspension is just a tad too hard for my liking) and feels _very_ luxurious.

I switched to octopus energy as they have a great tariff for ev charging. I got an £80 joining bonus which is basically giving me free travel!

Some people say that it's the wrong car for motorway driving. I can see their point somewhat, diesel works out cheaper, *BUT* if you factor in parking costs, road tax, higher insurance, ULEZ and Congestion charges they work out *much* more expensive, by a wide margin. The government is cranking down on diesels anyway so they won't be worth anything when owners are forced to get rid of them.

[DKALZAIN]

"Or it could be a nice surprise" 🤣🤣🤣

[Hargan]

That interior really is outdated, brought up to date kicking and screaming

[osamaFXX]

Mitsubishi Could've been Toyota today if they focused and developed like the others. in the 80s and early 90s they were so damn hot and reliable.

[NuhanHidayat]

That back seat struts looks more fragile than my emotional state 😞

[anthonymitnaul]

Ah, the sexual innuendos and jokes are quite refreshing!

[skippypaccino]

The Humping Rhino, followed by the unexpected backseat surprise 😂😂😂. Keep up the good work!

[guseks]

While Im no fan of Mitsubishi my parents just recently got the diesel version of this and it's a decent car. The interior is boring but easy to live with, fuel economy is good for the size and the fact that the 4wd auto diesel version comes fully equiped for under 26500 pounds here in Sweden is a big plus. Alot of car for the money no doubt. Personally I would have paid the extra 1, 5k and got a simillar equiped kodiaq if I was hunting cars in that price range though.

[lucky]

I have the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT here in the USA, and it's great. I went camping recently with my wife and we folded the 2nd 3rd row seat to make a cool bed with a folding mattress pad. I'm always having fun and enjoying my Outlander...it's worth the money!

[gionder]

Such satisfying door closing sound! I love it.

[myridinglife]

Hey!
What about reviewing the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross seems to be pretty interesting. Thanks

[misterGeekerdotcom]

I was guessing how long before Matt would say something like: "It is not as good as the VAG equivalent". And boom, here it is 58 seconds.

[astrogaming]

Remember when mitsubishi made cool sporty and interesting cars that looked awesome

Those were the days

[shaungilmartin]

had one of these back in 2017...can't let the fuel go bad because the car makes you drive in petrol if it has been in the tank too long without using 2.0 petrol did 40mpg on petrol alone on paint was a bit thin though and chipped easily at the front

[matthewgraham]

Hi matt keep up the great videos. Could you do a seat ibiza in depth review?

[mukirimuchene]

Your sence of humor is top notch, for that reason I love Mitsubishi Outlander.

Best.

[alexsterry-blunt]

I've always really liked his reviews until this one. He mistreated that car.