Looking For 7 Seats And A Plug That Won't Break The Bank? | 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The best way to think about the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug In Hybrid is that this is an EV with a different kind of battery: a 2.4L engine and generator. Why? Because most of the time the engines are the ones moving the vehicle across the road. Only under limited circumstances can the engine directly drive the wheels. The result is a dual-motor EV for the first 38 miles and a dual-motor EV with an onboard generator for the next few hundred. If you're not ready to fully pull the plug, or you simply want an "EV with a backup plan", the Outlander should be on your shopping list. Just make sure your 3rd row passengers are very, very small...

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[mitsubishicars]

We appreciate your in-depth and enthusiastic review the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV! Thanks🙌

[dkostasx]

Go with Outlander PHEV for 6-9 month test. It is more interesting car than the rest.

[sebastiancohnify]

I still think this is the ideal car camping vehicle. That’s 1500W outlet plus battery pack, but with a gas engine makes so many more things possible than you’d have with either a gas or electric car, or most other PHEVs (e.g. the outlet in the Santa Fe PHEV maxes out at 150W).

[jamescox]

It still breaks my heart to this day to see Mitsubishi struggle the way they are considering at one point they were just as popular as Kia and Hyundai is!

[AAutoBuyersGuide]

Since this is a PHEV I decided to publish the video here and on EVBG both. If you want to get a vehicle that's trying hard to sit on the fence between hybrids and EVs, this is it.

[CMCNestT]

I vote for the Outlander PHEV. Almost all may days are under 38 miles of driving. Therefore that is the one I am most interested in.

[rightlanehog]

Alex, I believe the expression 'falling between two stools' is most applicable here. 26 mpg in hybrid mode is simply NOT good enough when several PHEV and non-plugin hybrids are
closer to 40 mpg.

[kmasonschecter]

As I'm strongly considering the Outlander PHEV, I've read and watched as many reviews as I could find. This is bar far the most comprehensive review of practical considerations for a potential purchaser. Thanks!

[Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

This will be my first SUV! Terrific job Alex.

[FuncleChuck]

Chademo supports V2H
That’s a solid reason to have it, currently.

The last generation Outlander had it too.

The car is a big “quirky” but it definitely does things like no other - for good and bad.

[richardneedles]

GREAT review and comparisons -- I bought my 2023 Outlander PHEV (SEL Premium) 2 weeks ago - local dealer had 7 Outlander PHEVs on the lot. I got it for $1, 200 UNDER MSRP and the dealer gave me $31, 500 for my 2018 Acura TLX -- I paid $18, 000 plus tax for the Outlander. I have driven 550 miles -- getting 72 MPGe. I am plugging it in every night for my daily commute and weekend errands. It feels "luxurious" inside -- premium leather, panoramic roof, 360 camera, power folding side mirrors, heated, steering wheel, heated seats, hands-free tailgate, head up display, Bose speakers AND massaging seats! If I take a longer drive, I will have no "range anxiety." Plus, the Outlander has a 10-YEAR WARRANTY. ONE BIG NOTE: the owner's manual clearly states that the 3rd row is ONLY for people under 5' 3." I do not need a 3rd row, so I "tri-fold" it. This opens up a HUGE, DEEP storage well. And, I can stack duffel bag items on the folded 3rd row! The RAV4 Prime may have better overall mpg, but the 18-month wait and $12, 000 "dealer adjustment" are outrageous. One local dealer wanted $65k for loaded Prime with MSRP of $52k. I did not consider Kia or Hyundai brands -- "Kia boys" have stolen 3, 000 of them in my area (and assaulted drivers in the process). This is a real issue. Lastly, my home solar panels will be installed in 6 weeks along with a Level 2 charger in my garage. The Outlander PHEV is the PERFECT choice for me in 2023. Final note: the local dealer now has 14 Outlander PHEVs on the lot and offering $1, 250 off MSRP. Availability, luxury, value and price -- a great vehicle to "step into" electrification!

[williamgburnett]

It would be interesting to have this model as a long term test vehicle: serial hybrid systems are intriguing.

[pauljanssen]

The chademo connector seems like an interesting option for road tripping, as in theory the Outlander could be plugged in and get quite well charged in a road trip meal stop.

I’d like to see the Outlander as your next long term vehicle, as I’d personally like to see how well it handles your use cycle. Going up and over that mountain pass would certainly give an idea of how the compromised power train design would handle a slightly more “extreme” commute.

That, and you’ve already had plenty of Hyundai/Kia models with plugs in the long term review fleet. It’d be nice to have something from a different manufacturer.

[showmewhyiamwrong]

We picked up ours, an SEL Trim, in early December 2022. we are in Canada so keep that in mind. It was full of Gas when we got it and On January 13th I put 45 Litres to top it up after 1359 kms of city driving. Since our Imp. Gallon has 4.54 litres that works out to approx. 3.3 L/100kms or 85 miles/Imp gallon or approx. . We are happy with that

[CLL-]

We have an older Chevy Volt. The drivetrain you are describing sounds a lot like the Volt. (Less the AWD, of course) It doesn’t do anything exceptionally well, but it does what it does quite adequately and gets good fuel economy. I ran a fairly long trip just yesterday in hybrid mode, and it ran the generator most of the way. Did the math myself, miles/gallons, and it got 42.5 mpg running at highway speed. I know there are more efficient cars, but it’s still not bad. This Mitsubishi would probably be a great compromise vehicle too.

[BTC]

Wow, Alex actually mentioned the CHAdeMO DC Fast Charging standard unlike other YouTube reviews.

[nothere]

Looks nice and I would love to see it as a long term vehicle on your channel!

[joemontana]

I purchased a Kia Sorento EX PHEV up here in Canada. Took delivery in May. I have a family of 6 so we use the third row constantly - an emergency 3rd row wouldn't work for me. Here in Canada after a $5000 government rebate it was actually cheaper than the ICE equivalent trim. I paid $45K CDN for it, minus the $5000 (after tax) rebate, so about $42k pre-tax(shoutout Brantford Kia!). After 14k km I'm averaging 1.5l/100km(156MPG), though now in the winter I'm using more gas for cabin heat. Almost all of my trips are on EV(groceries, errands, soccer, etc). Wish it had a heat pump, but that's the only thing I envy on the Outlander. I think of the PHEV technology as more of a "gasoline mitigation" technology. I'm saving around $450/mo in gas, my electric bill went up about $50. So the net $400/mo savings in gasoline almost covers my car note. All in all it was a great replacement to the 2007 Honda Odyssey it replaced.

The DC fast charge would be essentially useless for my use case, especially since its Chadmo. If one were to use this for road tripping, I don't think they would spend the time to find a Chadmo DC fast charge for 38miles of range, plus go to the gas station to fill up.

[ncvwrx]

I'm wondering why they dont use a smaller and more efficient engine as generator if it's never directly linked to the wheels? Seems like a 2.4L is a bit of a large engine to serve this purpose.

[RigiLiquid]

OMG there should be an option to remove the 3rd row and add a spare tire and jack. Yes, please get a long term PHEV. This one seems interestingly different