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Unveiled as a production model at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Outlander PHEV is Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle for four years and counting. The Outlander PHEV for the U.S. market has been delayed many times, but at last, Mitsubishi finally brought the eco-friendly SUV stateside.
First things first, how much does it cost? Once it goes on sale in December 2017, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will hold a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $34,595 without destination. For reference, the ICE-only model starts at $23,795 for the entry-level ES 2.4 with front-wheel-drive. The range-topping GT 3.0 AWC, meanwhile, is $32,095 and comes with all the bells and whistles available in a sport utility vehicle with oodles of room.
"Offering EV technology in a very capable crossover will satisfy a consumer need that's been missing in the marketplace,” declared Don Swearingen, the executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors North America. “The Outlander PHEV offers seating for five passengers and room for their gear, 1500-lb towing capability, SUV practicality and a fantastic Super All-Wheel Control system, all wrapped in an environmentally friendly EV system,” he concluded.
As you heard the man, the Outlander PHEV features all-wheel-drive thanks to two electric motors (one at the front, one at the rear) and a 2.0-liter gasoline-fed engine for non-electric driving. The 12 kWh battery, meanwhile, consists of 80 cells and boasts 300 volts. Positioned beneath the passenger compartment subfloor, the small battery supports DC fast charging.
Priding itself on a combined 195 horsepower, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for the U.S. market comes with no less than six drive modes. In no particular order, these are EV (electric only), Parallel Hybrid (electric motors used only when necessary), Series Hybrid (uses the ICE as a generator to charge the battery), Eco Mode, Battery Save Mode, and Battery Charge Mode.
As it’s the case with the regular Outlander, the PHEV is covered by a fully transferable powertrain limited warranty (10-year/100,000 miles). In addition to this, additional peace of mind comes in the form of a new vehicle limited warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
"Offering EV technology in a very capable crossover will satisfy a consumer need that's been missing in the marketplace,” declared Don Swearingen, the executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors North America. “The Outlander PHEV offers seating for five passengers and room for their gear, 1500-lb towing capability, SUV practicality and a fantastic Super All-Wheel Control system, all wrapped in an environmentally friendly EV system,” he concluded.
As you heard the man, the Outlander PHEV features all-wheel-drive thanks to two electric motors (one at the front, one at the rear) and a 2.0-liter gasoline-fed engine for non-electric driving. The 12 kWh battery, meanwhile, consists of 80 cells and boasts 300 volts. Positioned beneath the passenger compartment subfloor, the small battery supports DC fast charging.
Priding itself on a combined 195 horsepower, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for the U.S. market comes with no less than six drive modes. In no particular order, these are EV (electric only), Parallel Hybrid (electric motors used only when necessary), Series Hybrid (uses the ICE as a generator to charge the battery), Eco Mode, Battery Save Mode, and Battery Charge Mode.
As it’s the case with the regular Outlander, the PHEV is covered by a fully transferable powertrain limited warranty (10-year/100,000 miles). In addition to this, additional peace of mind comes in the form of a new vehicle limited warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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