You Americans are so fixate with "CVT"!!!. The OUtlander PHEV doesn't have a CVT or a ECVT, it has a single speed Transaxle type. A CVT consist of pulleys and belt operation, the Outlander PHEV doesn't have any of that!!
I have own mine for 3 months now. EV range is anywhere from 30-50 miles, with hybrid mode mpg between. 25-35 mpg. It really depends on how aggressive you drive and traffic conditions. Moderate stop and go traffic will yield the highest efficiency. It has no problem staying in EV mode in most driving condition and the motors are strong enough to take on ramps and merge with freeway traffic. The only situation I have seen where the gas engine has to kick on are long and steep high speed uphill climbs to protect the battery from overheating.
Fantastic review, crazy to see how much better Mitsubishi has gotten lately, though there’s still some progress to go. Also, I’d tease Mason about the 3rd row, but the mechanism is so stupid it’s not deserved.
I bought a 2018 version of this, and it's been really awesome. I work from home, but still have to commute my daughter to daycare. The battery almost lasts the 20 mile round trip, with the engine kicking in around the last 2 - 3 miles. I've averaged about 76mpg in the winter, and 138mpg during the summer. If I didn't have a somewhat heavy foot, the battery would probably last the entire trip. People are also really surprised when I tell them that Mitsubishi's been making these since 2013, outside the US.
Do you use the flappy paddles to get the most out of the regenerative breaking. If you start to use the "-ve" flappy paddle, instead of your brake pedal, I reckon you should be able to further improve your fuel economy figures. I reckon you should be able to complete that daily commute without the engine cutting in at all. Give it a go and see what happens. The flappy paddles allow you to alter the regenerative braking level from B0 to B5.
Thanks for the review! -- I bought my 2023 Outlander PHEV (SEL Premium) 4 months ago - local dealer (Columbus, Ohio - USA) had 7 Outlander PHEVs on the lot. They now have 11 on the lot with great sales deals. I got mine for $1,200 UNDER MSRP and the dealer gave me $31,500 for my 2018 Acura TLX -- I paid $18,000 plus tax for the Outlander. I have driven 4,356 miles - have used 32 gallons of gas total. I am plugging it in every night for my daily commute and weekend errands. I have taken 2 road trips of 300 miles round trip each; got 37 “mpg” using “Normal” hybrid mode for these trips. It feels "luxurious" inside -- premium leather, panoramic roof, 360 camera, power folding side mirrors, heated steering wheel, heated front AND rear seats, hands-free tailgate, head up display, Bose speakers AND massaging front seats! If I take a longer drive, I will have no "range anxiety." Plus, the Outlander has a 10-YEAR WARRANTY. ONE BIG NOTE: the owner's manual clearly states that the 3rd row is ONLY for people under 5' 3." I do not need a 3rd row, so I "tri-fold" it. This opens up a HUGE, DEEP storage well. And, I can stack duffel bag items on the folded 3rd row! The RAV4 Prime may have better overall mpg, but the 18-month wait and $12,000 "dealer adjustment" are outrageous. One local dealer wanted $65k for loaded Prime with MSRP of $52k. I did not consider Kia or Hyundai brands -- "Kia boys" have stolen 3,000 of them in my area (and assaulted drivers in the process). This is a real issue. Lastly, my home solar panels were installed 2 months ago. I got a level 2 charger in my garage 3 weeks ago. The Outlander PHEV is the PERFECT choice for me in 2023 --- availability, luxury, value and price -- a great vehicle to "step into" electrification!
Pretty good review. I have about 7 months with one and there spot on. Even though the back seat is a bit complicated it does have numbered steps.... Im getting about 48 miles per(slow) charge using the "one pedal" driving
@@CarConfections search videos about this car, he posts it on like every single one, going back months. not sure if Mitsu is paying him or he just loves posting it but it's been on like every single review.
Review is nice & cool but could have been realistic mpg figures because in real world outlander overall mpg is way better than official numbers. I did averaged 6L/100KM 39MPG in hybrid mode almost ended up getting 850KM range per tank with 80% one time charge 60KM range
Hm…. Its not bad the more i think i about it. The color is very nice the front end has to grow on me a little more. Its just very… chunky but the interior makes up for it. Its very premium and value oriented.
My brother got his outlander few months ago, i thought it was ugly but from a practical sense it was perfect. For range anxiety, there's the engine. For flat tire anxiety, he bought a spare and Jack for long distances. Third fow seats for in-laws anxiety.
@@mowcowbellThey don't compete, this competes with the Tuscon PHEV and the Sportage PHEV, yes the Wrangler has more power but is it as efficient? As comfortable? As luxurious? As safe? No, this has 248HP and 332lb-ft and accelerates 0-60 in just 6.5 seconds.
If you lease you still get the $7500 government rebate. I was able to get the 40th Anniversary trim for $41635 before taxes and fees due to dealer the discount and rebates. I then immediately paid it off ..total cost for the very top trim for me was $44500.
This styling looks as if it’s a Korean or Chinese versus a Japanese vehicle. When is Mitsubishi going to regain their design/styling to match the days of models such as their 3000 GT?
I really liked the interior, it was very comfortable to drive. That being said, the fuel mileage is pretty atrocious on long haul drives, and that third row is both a waste of cargo space and useless for actually putting passengers in.
I think you have to put the long haul MPG in perspective. Given the stronger rear electric motors and AWD system 26/27 mpg after the battery is depleted isn't bad for such a big car with that HP. Yes the Rav4 Prime gets better MPG/range but is FWD biased and not as good at off road. By comparison the Forester Wilderness gets 25-28 mpg with gas and much less HP, and the Jeep 4XE gets around 19 mpg after the 22 mile ev range is depleted. The Outlander seems to be in a good sweet spot. In addition it has DC fast charging so for long hauls if you can find a place to charge up, that really helps.
Gracias for the video, great job. Qucik question which one would u recommend this one or the The Pathfinder. Gas mileage is great on the Outlander, woyld hace qish that the Pathfinder was Hybrid at least.
Great videos you guys do. I have to say though that once you've driven a fully electric vehicle (I own a Tesla MY on my side) and you look at all those PHEVs or Engine Powered vehicles, the controls, the cabin, the buttons etc. It looks so dated no matter what the vehicle is. But that's my opinion. There's always a hater out there saying it's BS. 😂
@@RichardJoashTan hope you will not regret buying it…but still no body can compete with toyota in regards to quality,reliability,performance and value for money…here in canada i know mitsubishi has been in the industry for years but still cannot outclass toyota,nissan,subaru in those aspect…even the new player hyundai surpassing mitsubishi…hope you will be happy buying it…
At this point get rid of the 3rd row 💀. I got claustrophobic looking at Mason sitting back there. Literally pointless. if u wanna kill somebody that is the most harmless way to do it. and then the 4 step process to fold the seats down?!? Unt unt i would get a sorento and call it a day 😂. At least the sorentos 3rd row is actually functional and easy to store away cuz the 3rd row in this is a just a mess. And the headrest. Who head is that tall?!? Those head rest look like surf boards! I didn’t know cone heads were sitting back there. That 3rd row is a 10/10 do not recommend for me.
@@roman_raven the engines primary job is a generator, the electric motors are driving the wheels almost all of the times, the gas engine is generating electricity to the battery for the 2 electric motors, the ICE can directly drive the front wheels via that transmission if the engine speed matched the wheels speed, Mitsubishi has been using that transmission since it's launched back in 2013 with the first gen Outlander PHEV.
