I've Had The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV For 2 Months, Here's What I Think
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Date: 2023-05-27
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Comments and reviews: 14
Adam
Possibly the best informed review I've seen online so far. Good work. So many reviewers don't take the time to understand the systems they are commenting on. One absence I note in most is comment on the S-AWC system and its active yaw control on fast corners. In high speed bends you can feel the car actually DRIVING itself around the corner using the S-AWC system rather than just the front steering input, making it feel much more confident, comfortable, and stable at speed.
I have the Australian mid-tier model without the third row. All week it runs on home solar generated electricity, and for longer trips I get about 780km per tank of fuel.
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Possibly the best informed review I've seen online so far. Good work. So many reviewers don't take the time to understand the systems they are commenting on. One absence I note in most is comment on the S-AWC system and its active yaw control on fast corners. In high speed bends you can feel the car actually DRIVING itself around the corner using the S-AWC system rather than just the front steering input, making it feel much more confident, comfortable, and stable at speed.
I have the Australian mid-tier model without the third row. All week it runs on home solar generated electricity, and for longer trips I get about 780km per tank of fuel.
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arhythmius
Question for Alex: I thought the PHEV used Mitsubishi's 2. 4 engine rather than Nissan's 2. 5? Or was that only in the last-gen Outlander PHEV? Anyway, the fact that this operates more as a serial hybrid is interesting, and I think that would be my preference. Regardless, I don't see the point of worrying about the gas hybrid mileage if you are in EV mode enough to only need to fill up with gas twice in 2 months.
As an owner of a 2018 [non-hybrid] Outlander, I think Mitsu was wise to keep the standard 3rd row, it's a good differentiator for them. And the tweener vehicle size is also pretty unique, so again it's a differentiator.
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Question for Alex: I thought the PHEV used Mitsubishi's 2. 4 engine rather than Nissan's 2. 5? Or was that only in the last-gen Outlander PHEV? Anyway, the fact that this operates more as a serial hybrid is interesting, and I think that would be my preference. Regardless, I don't see the point of worrying about the gas hybrid mileage if you are in EV mode enough to only need to fill up with gas twice in 2 months.
As an owner of a 2018 [non-hybrid] Outlander, I think Mitsu was wise to keep the standard 3rd row, it's a good differentiator for them. And the tweener vehicle size is also pretty unique, so again it's a differentiator.
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Johnny
I think the ev range could be better if it focused fwd or rwd instead of powering front and rear at all the time. Awd should be used only in under 40 mph or sport/off road mode. Maybe a software update can fix. The hybrid mode does lack toyota's and Hondas, 26mpg isn't even good. The selling point of this car had to be 38 ev miles.
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I think the ev range could be better if it focused fwd or rwd instead of powering front and rear at all the time. Awd should be used only in under 40 mph or sport/off road mode. Maybe a software update can fix. The hybrid mode does lack toyota's and Hondas, 26mpg isn't even good. The selling point of this car had to be 38 ev miles.
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Ed
Another workaround for starting in EV mode (that I've read about) is to press the engine start button without stepping on brake pedal, press EV button to enter EV mode, then step on brake pedal and push engine start button. Still would be best if Mitsubishi could just remember the EV mode setting from previous drive.
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Another workaround for starting in EV mode (that I've read about) is to press the engine start button without stepping on brake pedal, press EV button to enter EV mode, then step on brake pedal and push engine start button. Still would be best if Mitsubishi could just remember the EV mode setting from previous drive.
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Theo
I recently drove the new outlander, (non phev) and was really impressed by the overall driving dynamics and interior quality. HUGE step up from last gen outlander and particularly outlander sport. I would buy it over the rogue 100%. Perhaps the Nissan 3cyl turbo will come soon?
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I recently drove the new outlander, (non phev) and was really impressed by the overall driving dynamics and interior quality. HUGE step up from last gen outlander and particularly outlander sport. I would buy it over the rogue 100%. Perhaps the Nissan 3cyl turbo will come soon?
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oi32df
As much as the Rogue is one of the most pleasant to watch, this Outlander has lines that go in all directions without coherence: Simply horrible. They did a very good job so that we don't know that it's base on the Rogue.
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As much as the Rogue is one of the most pleasant to watch, this Outlander has lines that go in all directions without coherence: Simply horrible. They did a very good job so that we don't know that it's base on the Rogue.
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Jeff
I'd like to see you take the 3rd row out and show us this process. The overseas models in AU and NZ can be purchased (in base trims) with just two rows, and that's the configuration I'd prefer to buy in the US.
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I'd like to see you take the 3rd row out and show us this process. The overseas models in AU and NZ can be purchased (in base trims) with just two rows, and that's the configuration I'd prefer to buy in the US.
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BTC909
That Hybrid MPG is probably a deal breaker for me. Replace CHAdeMO with CCS. L2 speeds need to be higher. Offer a 3rd row delete. Bring the Rogue e-POWER to North America!
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That Hybrid MPG is probably a deal breaker for me. Replace CHAdeMO with CCS. L2 speeds need to be higher. Offer a 3rd row delete. Bring the Rogue e-POWER to North America!
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hitdog16
Nice update, but really surprised Alex doesn t mention the Escape PHEV when rattling off competitors. It is the most efficient PHEV in the class! Not everyone needs AWD
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Nice update, but really surprised Alex doesn t mention the Escape PHEV when rattling off competitors. It is the most efficient PHEV in the class! Not everyone needs AWD
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Land
Whatever money you save by consuming less gas, it's going to go down the drain in five years since it's just a Mitsubishi. Market value depreciation and reliability issues.
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Whatever money you save by consuming less gas, it's going to go down the drain in five years since it's just a Mitsubishi. Market value depreciation and reliability issues.
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Richard
Hey Alex, are you going to question the credibility of the NWAPA for naming the 2023 Outlander PHEV the overall winner of the NWAPA Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year?
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Hey Alex, are you going to question the credibility of the NWAPA for naming the 2023 Outlander PHEV the overall winner of the NWAPA Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year?
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j_k_adventuring
Amazing! I have a very similar commute and I think this vehicle would work perfect for me. I m also very curious to see how it does on light off roading.
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Amazing! I have a very similar commute and I think this vehicle would work perfect for me. I m also very curious to see how it does on light off roading.
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Richard
And if I would be working with Mitsubishi, I would ban those who are critical of the 2023 Outlander PHEV and build MY own 2023 Outlander PHEV at the same time.
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And if I would be working with Mitsubishi, I would ban those who are critical of the 2023 Outlander PHEV and build MY own 2023 Outlander PHEV at the same time.
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Paul
CHaDeMO? The style that is even more rare around here than J1772 connector public chargers?
Well, scratch thia one off the list of vehicles being considered.
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CHaDeMO? The style that is even more rare around here than J1772 connector public chargers?
Well, scratch thia one off the list of vehicles being considered.
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