Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

Name: Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid
Brand: Mitsubishi
SKU: Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

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2023 Model Redesign Year

The Outlander PHEV is quicker and quieter than the regular Outlander, and provides an EPA-rated 38 miles of electric driving before transitioning to battery-depleted hybrid operation. In that mode it gets the same 25 mpg as the nonhybrid Outlander, which is disappointing. It takes 6.5 hours to charge the 20-kWh battery using a 240-volt EV charger, and over 16 hours on a regular 120-volt household outlet. The SUV feels very much like an EV when driven in electric mode because it uses a direct-drive transmission rather than a CVT. The PHEV has the same stiff ride and light, darty steering of the regular Outlander. The standard, tiny third-row seat is best for small kids.

Controls are easy to use, including the Nissan-sourced infotainment system.

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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

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38 miles

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$40,445 - $50,445

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$40,445 - $50,445

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

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38 miles

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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

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The seven-passenger Outlander is based on the Nissan Rogue, although the tiny third-row seat is exclusive to the Mitsubishi. The plug-in hybrid version is much quicker and quieter then the regular Outlander, and provides 38 miles of electric driving before it transitions to regular hybrid operation and yields a total of 400-plus miles. It takes 6.5 hours to charge the 20 kWh battery and that as a hybrid, once the battery level is low, the car gets 25 mpg overall in our tests. This PHEV feels very much like an EV when driven in electric mode, likely due to the fact that it does not have a conventional transmission but a direct drive like an EV. Otherwise, it's similar to the regular Outlander with an overly stiff ride and overly light steering. Controls are easy to use, including the Nissan-sourced infotainment system.

AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW are standard and the adaptive cruise control (Nissan's ProPilot system) works well. For 2025, heated front seats are standard on all trims. SEL trims get a standard heated steering wheel and panoramic roof. For 2026, the Outlander PHEV was refreshed and received a larger 22.7 kWh battery which Mitsubishi claims increases all-electric range to 45 miles. Mitsubishi also claims the refreshed model puts out 297 horsepower vs. the previous model's 248. Other changes include revised front and rear styling and retuned steering and suspension.