2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: a bridge to EVs
[Staff, 2023-01-25 12:00:42,
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
MSRP $50,880.00
“Mitsubishi’s second-gen Outlander PHEV lets drivers live the EV lifestyle without range anxiety.”
Pros
- Tough-looking exterior
- EV-like power delivery
- True SUV driving position
- Plenty of cargo space
Cons
- Lackluster infotainment system
- Poor ride quality
- Questionable value
Mitsubishi hasn’t been much of an automotive trendsetter lately, but it certainly hit on something good with the Outlander PHEV, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Launched in 2017, the first-generation Outlander PHEV put an efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain in a small crossover SUV body for mass appeal. It was such a good idea that many rival automakers copied it, creating more competition for the redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Where the first-generation model was in a class of one, the new Outlander PHEV must compete with plug-in hybrid versions of popular crossovers like the Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4. But where competitors view their plug-in hybrids as amped-up versions of their hybrid SUVs, Mitsubishi tried to make the Outlander PHEV a bridge to all-electric cars, with an emphasis on EV-like…
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