Since the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) launched in 2017 as a 2018 model, the vehicle has reinforced its credentials as the best-selling PHEV sport-utility vehicle in the world.
The 2023 Outlander PHEV is scheduled to go on sale in the second half of 2022.
The all-new PHEV model of Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV brings together the company’s expertise in electrification and Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)1 all-wheel drive systems, while also incorporating an array of advanced technologies.
Based on the product concept of ”I-Fu-Do-Do” or authentic and majestic in Japanese, it adds a new dimension to the powerful ride, roomy interior spaces and wide-ranging functionalities expected of an SUV, along with the smooth yet powerful acceleration, and the safe, secure and comfortable ride unique to an electric vehicle (EV) in any driving conditions.The 2023 Outlander PHEV shares the comfortable ride, roomy and class-above interior space with seating for seven in three rows, wide-ranging functionality and industry-leading warranty of the gasoline-fueled SUV, but adds smooth yet powerful acceleration and the environmentally conscious efficiency unique to an electric vehicle.
“Since its launch in March 2022, the gasoline version of all-new Outlander has been a homerun, setting sales records monthly even in the face of global supply challenges,” said Mark Chaffin, MMNA president and CEO. “When sales begin in the U.S., the 2023 Outlander PHEV will take its place as the flagship of the Mitsubishi fleet. It is the most advanced and best equipped vehicle we have ever sold, and it is the perfect blend of quiet and clean electric motoring, with the range and ease of refueling of a gasoline-powered vehicle.”
Standard on the new Outlander PHEV is the company’s legendary S-AWC integrated vehicle-dynamics control system, offering seven drive modes for various weather and road conditions. Through this, drivers will enjoy secure, confident and comfortable driving, regardless of road conditions.
The all-new Outlander PHEV is equipped with a new generation of Mitsubishi Motors’ twin-motor 4WD PHEV system. The front and rear motors offer more power compared with the previous model, and the size of the drive battery has been increased, which allows for the ability to operate more frequently in electric mode. Overall driving range has also been extended, through both the increased capacity of the battery and a larger gas tank.
The 2023 Outlander PHEV plays a key role in Mitsubishi Motors’ environmental commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050.
The 2022 Twin Cities Auto Show opens to the public on May 14 and runs through May 22. The White Bear Mitsubishi display stand will showcase the full lineup of Mitsubishi Motors’ award-winning vehicles, including the Outlander, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport and Mirage.
The Outlander was initially released in 20011 as MMC’s first crossover SUV. Since then, it has been rolled out globally over three generations and has become a core model in the company’s lineup, comprising approximately 20 percent of the sales volume. After the PHEV model was added to the previous generation in Japan in 2013, it was sequentially launched in regions including Europe, Oceania, North America and ASEAN, and has become a leader in the PHEV category with around 290,000 total units2 sold thus far.
Outlander PHEV was first launched in Canada in 2018 and broke new ground as the first affordable PHEV SUV to be sold in the country, and the only PHEV SUV with fast charging and 100% electric AWD. It has earned the distinction of being the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in Canada every year since its launch including establishing a new highwater mark for plug-in hybrid sales with over 5,000 units sold in 2018.
Newly added innovative pedal operation mode makes it possible to both accelerate and decelerate just by controlling the accelerator pedal. T
he accelerator pedal alone can exert proper braking force with no need to switch to the brake pedal when decelerating6, so drivers can concentrate on steering and have more peace of mind in slippery surfaces such as snowy roads, as well as reducing the fatigue caused by switching pedals.
The S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) integrated vehicle dynamics control system, based on a twin-motor 4WD system with one drive motor in front and another in the rear, has a new brake AYC (Active Yaw Control) function for the rear wheels. This allows the system to distribute the driving force to the front and rear wheels optimally according to road and driving conditions, while torque vectoring by controlling the brakes on the left and right wheels is also possible for the front and rear wheels. This makes it possible to extract the maximum performance from all four tires in a more balanced manner, delivering handling true to the driver’s intention and high operating stability.
Seven drive modes can be selected depending on road surface conditions and driving style. Normal is the basic mode, optimized for normal driving on paved roads. Tarmac mode provides brisk acceleration response and high-cornering performance on dry paved surfaces. Gravel mode provides balanced operability and road handling ability on unpaved or wet paved roads, and Snow mode delivers stable vehicle behavior on snowy and other slippery roads.