2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV marks the end of this model's current generation, as a new plug-in model is set to follow this year's fully redesigned regular gas-powered Outlander. And following a round of updates last year, it's no surprise that this Outlander PHEV model carries over unchanged. Those updates helped the Outlander PHEV remain one of the few hybrid SUVs able to get around, for a few miles anyway, solely on electric power.

A new battery pack extended electric range to about 24 miles, while software updates helped reduce engine noise and vibration. A new Limited Edition trim level also introduced more standard features. Laudable changes, certainly, but not enough to keep pace with the Outlander PHEV's main rival, the more refined Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Still, the Outlander PHEV has Mitsubishi's all-wheel-drive heritage baked in, giving it a measure of off-road capability. It offers DC fast charging, which can charge the battery to 80% capacity in less than a half-hour, and the Outlander PHEV comes with a long warranty. The upcoming redesigned model is expected to add a third row of seats, like the regular Outlander. The plug-in might make sense if you can charge it often, but it's hardly a slam dunk, especially when compared with the Toyota or several other gas-electric hybrid SUVs. For a more comprehensive look at the Outlander PHEV's qualities, be sure to read our Expert Rating below.

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a small crossover SUV that seats five and comes in three trims: SEL, LE and GT. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a four-cylinder engine, a rechargeable battery pack and electric motors that generate 221 horsepower. The Outlander PHEV can travel an EPA-estimated 24 miles on all-electric power before switching to regular hybrid operation. All-wheel drive is standard.