2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (inc. 0-100) detailed review: Best plug-in hybrid on the market?

I wasn't expecting to like the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid as much as I did. But, there you go, I enjoyed it. Paul Maric tests out the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Plug-in Hybrid EV.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:12
Interior 04:28
Infotainment 05:50
Safety Tech 06:11
Practicality 08:51
Charging 12:15
On the Road 15:29
0 - 100 km/h 22:09
Verdict 27:18

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[CarExpertAus]

Hey guys - just an update on the DC charging figure, the peak is 38kW, not the 22kW mentioned in the video.

[Flowerbby]

Loved the drama
I'm positive that this is one of the best review videos I've come across.
Dude just keeps killing it!

[PradoKakadu]

Great review glad you liked the Phev, the surprising performance especially in power mode & the S-AWC - Super All Wheel Control. I think Phev's are very underrated in this country. Would love to see an all electric version however after owning a 2014 Outlander Phev for 4 years & now have a 2020 Phev ES that was a demo with 2600km that cost $41990 which was great value. It enables commuting to the city & back without using fuel except in winter when the engine needs to run to power the heating which can be frustrating. I love the upgraded 13.8kwh battery & 2.4l engine as well as the paddle shifters to adjust the regen braking. I want a BEV next not another Phev given I have 20 solar panels & a 7kw Ocular charger installed. I also charge for free at local shopping centres & beach carparks which is a phenomenal feeling. Will be waiting a while tho I suspect to see a full BEV Outlander or similar sized SUV that is affordable just hope Mitsubishi see how popular the Model Y, EV6 & Ioniq 5 are in Australia lately & decide to bring out a full BEV version.

[Naldynator]

Great review! So informative. Really enjoy your style of review, too. Looking forward to experiencing the Outlander PHEV in person.

[TysonBrady]

As an Outlander 2022 owner, the 9 speaker system kicks the shit out of most others on the market and the bass is definitely sufficient, if it's not you can turn it up via EQ settings. I play a lot of electro and dance music and it's definitely one of the cleanest sound systems I've heard in a long time.

[davidbuckland]

Great review and very positive.
I signed a contract to buy the car tested (red Exceed PHEV) last week so pleased there are no nasty surprises. 😀

[dkostasx]

Regarding acceleration at higher speed.
When you measure acceleration from 0-120 km/h then at ~100 km/h it starts slowing down and it is because the car is using all resources to the max. However, is you would drive on some road at 100 km/h and then would start to accelerate, then it will be much quicker going from 100 km/h to 120 km/h, because it would still have a lot of extra resources available. Usually when you are cruising at 100 km/h in parallel hybrid mode it will primarily use the engine for driving, but starting to accelerate in this mode will use the battery power and you will get a nice acceleration boost. This allows overtaking other cars really nice. My experience comes from the previous generation Outlander PHEV and I love it for overtaking ability and since the new gen.4 Outlander PHEV is significantly more powerful, then I think it will be even faster in such situation. From my experience it has no problem accelerating rapidly even when the car is fully loaded.

[keyner]

I think you should do an off-road test on Hybrids and PHEVs, that would be awesome.

[simmadotyeni]

Hi Paul ❤️! Awesome driver's digital cluster there mate... everything clear and well layed out, kuddos to the analogue looking gauges 👍

[kalengkong]

Test drove it few days ago, the cabin quietness surprisingly is SO Quiet. Was driving next to a bus, and i cant hear a thing. Radio was off. So i expected to hear some of the bus engine noise, but nothing. Zero noise. Amazing

[georgemaunder]

From NZ I have one in the same colour, absolutley love it.

[leifandersen]

Australians have always been very fond of Mitsubishi SUVs

[HaotianLiu]

Dude, outlander phev 18 owners here, it is designed for engineer, you think when to charge, when to save and how to use charge mode climbing hill with engine and motor runs at the same time. It runs snow storm as well as daily commute. Small oil tank is the only thing I would complain

[Damagement]

I love how you and Cars Guide are on the same release schedule lol

[DinoHD]

Fuel consumption of my 5 year old Outlander PHEV has averaged 2.4 l/100km and I’ve been delighted with the car except for the battery degradation, its capacity is now less than 80% of the original. Won’t be buying the new one as I now have a full electric car also, but will keep the Outlander for longer trips as charging infrastructure in Australia is so poor.

[cheez]

My family owns a 2020/2021 Outlander PHev GT and its a really nice car and gets the job done. My only complaint is that the interior is a bit outdated but its all functional. I think the new one has really improved over the prev gen which has been running since 2014, but they're both great cars.

[jacksonludwig]

Had this on lease since July. Had the same experiences...wish the steering was heavier or that you could put it in tarmac mode without having to use the gas engine. Otherwise not much to fault except having the 3rd row optional in lieu of a spare tire. Would love to see this in an off road head to head with Rav4 Prime and other CUVs. Two things I really like are the energy efficient heat pump and the ability to fast charge. Two things I don't...the electric mirrors don't always fold back (one gets stuck), and sometimes the volume stops working.

[sandeepsandhu]

I just couldnt decide ( in the process of buying a new one ) which car to go for as we transition from combustion to hybrids to full EVs . This has been hugely informative and i think i migjt actually go for this one .

[anthonygraham]

Great looking SUV with plenty of power.
The EV range after overnight charge varies from 100km wow to 77 km then some days 96km then 100km its Christmas again.
Amazing using EV most days to get to work. Saving thousands of dollars a year.

[stArizonaSub]

Thank you for your comprehensive review. I had the 1st outlander PHEV for 7 years (2014 Aspire) and racked up 320, 000kms. No battery degradation at all. Mind you, I religiously charged it every time I got home. I also avoided shopping centre charging unless I knew I would be there more than 3 hours, and never left the batteries flat for any great length of time. I now have the 2021 PHEV GSR- the limited sports model with Bilstein dampers. More power, more battery life, better interior comforts and handling. Had a test drive of the new PHEV a couple of weeks ago. Really hoping Mitsi bring out a Rally Art version as there is rumour of. The new Exceed handling felt a bit soft compared to the GSR, but love the improved battery life, bigger car feel, impressive off the line get up and go, additional creature comforts, and cosmic blue paintwork. Also noticed the 240 charge plug has changed. The 2014 & 2021 models have the round plug. The new model has the top of the plug flat. This will mean you need an adapter to charge in many Sydney parking stations using Chargepoint. It will be compatible however with charging stations in Canberra and Ikea stores.