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So far so very good!
Chasw, 05/03/2023
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
We are 1 month in of ownership. It is primarily my wifes car and bought becuase of the space. We have the SEL touring that is premium minus the Brown interior bits, massage seats and black roof. It has excellent cargo space with the third seats down and again with the second down. Almost class leading compared to others. Interior quality appears good with excellent comfort and space. Given the PHEV system used, it drives more like an EV. Very smooth at all times. A bit of engine whine when the engine cuts in but really nothing that bad. If you charge it regularly the fuel economy is excellent. In our first month we will get 1000 miles before we fill-up with gas (not using eco mode). Our driving is urban plus limited highway. EV range varies based on driving style and type. When fully charged we are getting 54 -60 miles of indicated range and this is similar to the marketing claims and reviews in non US markets. The EPA rating appears low and I think it is closer to 44 actual driveable range with the type of driving we do. We charge it with a type 1 charger at home and for some reason that gives us a better range than when we try with a Level 2 charger. Initally the EV and driving modes may appear overwhelming. EV Normal mode is best and operates as a hybrid but 90% EV (unless heavy highway). We don’t use pure EV as normal mode defsults mostly to EV. Charge mode does work very well but can drone the engine so we use save mode for longer highway drives. On a longer road-trip I would use charge if the road is long and flat. Don’t use Charge or Save for Urban driving. You can also charge parked in your driveway! The drive modes give you options but we default to normal. Power mode is fun and quick. Tarmac mode tightens everything up for fast twisty roads and the rest we have not tested others including eco mode (yes we are getting 1000 miles per fill up not using eco mode). An excellent vehicle.
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Did not disappoint. Look for the lease rebate!
UWJackson7, 08/11/2023
updated 03/20/2024
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I test drove a lot of vehicles, including Rav4 Prime, Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in, Kia Sportage PHEV, and Subaru Soltera. I also drove Forester Wilderness, and a few others. This vehicle had the best of everything. The premium trim has a really nice interior yet simple and not too much piano black plastic. Driving wise this thing feels smooth, strong and powerful. The tarmac mode is what I like the most, although it uses more gas that way. The regenerative braking levels take some getting used to. One pedal driving is good in traffic but not at other times. The all wheel drive is fabulous, and the vehicle feels really advanced for a Mitsubishi. The 10 year warranty was a huge plus, and the $7500 lease rebate also helped. Only thing I really wish I could change is being able to remove the 3rd row seat. I don't really need it and rather have the space for a spare tire. I wouldn't recommend this vehicle unless you have somewhere to charge it at night. While charging stations are plentiful, going to one and paying is a pain. Even with the fast charge you have to wait 30 minutes. Often the charge networks are different, or require you to put $20 on them even if you're only paying $5 for the electricity. With some additional mods hoping to make this even more offroad capable. Update 3/19: I did notice some rattles in the drivers door which I'm taking in to get looked at. Also, the mirrors do not always fold down occasionally. It seems to be a known issue and there is a trick to fixing it, but it seems like an ongoing issue. Otherwise still very happy with this car.
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Talented PHEV
Grant, 04/28/2023
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
3500 miles on our 2023'. Amazing economy (0.7 Litres/100 km or 336 MPG on current tank, 100% city driving). Smooth electric drivetrain is very addictive. Very well built (nice interior, very solid construction). The huge number of driving modes makes this car quite entertaining to drive. The ride on the 20" wheels could be better though. Overall, don't worry about the low EPA Ratings, the E-range of this car and electric style drivetrain are fantastic. Highly recommend.
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First rate
Noel. British Columba, 03/24/2023
updated 10/03/2024
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 40th Anniversary 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is a smooth quiet car with three rows. The third row is rather tight and only fit for children ages up to 15 or small adults for comfort. Check out the Australian website for reviews of this vehicle as the vehicle is virtually identical to the one shipped to the United States and Canada. The actual fuel economy for the car in hybrid mode is between 5.5 and 6.5 L to 100 km has has been tested by several reviewers in Australia and myself. Also the battery range has been shown to be upwards of 70 km until a charge is required and in some cases the drivers, including myself, have exceeded the 84 km that the Australian versions show as actual possibility for battery only mileage. A few times I got 94km while starting at a 99km estimated range. Of course individual driving habits depend on the Range that you can get both in hybrid as well as battery operation. I love the instrumentation the stereo the seating is superbly comfortable and the fact that both driver and passenger as well as the second row passengers have heated seats is phenomenal. The heads up display in the upper trims show quite a bit of information from the instrumentation and navigation on the windshield which is extremely helpful especially in high traffic situations where one doesn't want to take their eyes off the road. With the third row seat up there is still sufficient room for a collapse stroller and several carry-on bags. With a myriad of settings a person can select a whole variety of driving patterns in this is a remarkable vehicle. The 20-in wheels provide a firmer ride than a typical 18 inch wheel would provide however it does not really interfere with the overall comfort of the vehicle. UPDATE: Advanced cruise control is fabulous in all types of driving. In 23960 kms, we have ueed 1.1 liters per 100kms only because in those kms, we've used 2 tanks of fuel. 95% of time only battery used in all types of driving and we get from 74-95kms per charge always trying to get the most kms out of the battery. A BIG plus is the heat pump for heating and cooling as most other phev's don't have this and thereby must use the engine to have heating and cooling. Not this car. Storage is great, and the third row is functional if spacing other seats properly. I get 35mpg US when on hybrid mode. Buy this car. It is great. Best car I've ever owned.
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Fabulous charge range and good fuel economy
Noel Victoria British Columbia, 08/10/2024
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2023 Outlander PHEV top spec in April 2023. We now have 22,000 km on the car and have only used two tanks of fuel in that time. We have achieved once ,on battery alone, as much as 104 kms but usually in the winter time it runs about 60 to 70 in cold weather and in summer between 70 and 90 km. This is when the battery is depleted and the car reverts to hybrid mode. We have achieved between 5.7 and 6.4 L to 100 km in normal everyday driving combined Highway City in hybrid mode with only reserve battery remaining. This is much better than the EPA ratings in all regards. We use the Advanced Cruise Control (ACC) 90% of the time and we find it very, very effective. The vehicle will completely stop when using ACC and approaching other stationary vehicles at a stoplight. Acceleration can be slow from the stop light on battery alone or it can be relatively quick on battery alone or when engine hybrid for that matter simply by turning the knob from Eco to Normal. The third row is always said to be very tiny which it is however, any sensible person who wants to use the third row for young children or even young teenagers can adjust the front seats forward a little and also the rear seats forward a little still giving ample leg room and have seating comfort for all five passengers in the first and second row but giving between 8in and 10 in of legroom for the third row passengers. The third row seat is comfortable. Storage space with the third row lying flat is very good. I have put 40 bags of 30 l topsoil in the back and still be able to see out of the rear view mirror. The suspension is firm and the car corners like it's on rails. It is very responsive in all regards. When the ultimate amount of power is desired with even reserve battery charge left and using the Power Mode the car goes like lightning to 6.5 seconds to 100 kph. The car also can operate on four-wheel drive all the time not just all wheel drive when using the center console knob. The four-wheel drive modes for snow, gravel mud or icy conditions as well -also for off-road. I predominantly use the Eco or Normal mode when driving and only occasionally use the Power Mode. One very interesting point is charging the battery when the battery is depleted while driving the car in the city or the highway. In this situation by pressing the button to Charge Mode will charge the battery as you drive however, this will increase your fuel consumption by approximately 2 L in 50 km of driving but it will give you 80+% charge. At idle the battery will charge to 80+% in about 90 minutes and you use slightly less than 2 L of fuel in doing so. When traveling longer distances I have found that using the EV while driving then the Charge Mode while driving and then switching back to EV mode once the battery is charged to 80% helps to decrease the consumption of fuel dramatically because EV is using battery for about 50% of the time while longer distance driving than the battery can give in one complete charge. One hint always use the ACC and one pedal driving mode whenever possible. However, when the battery is fully charged the one pedal driving mode will disconnect the regenerative braking until the battery is depleted about 30% from full WHEN depressing the brake. In this case either do not use the brake and rely on the electric motors to dramatically slow/stop the car to a stop while on ACC OR do not depress the one pedal driving button and drive an Eco or Normal Mode using the battery alone (EV) until about 30% of the battery has been used then when you slow the regenerative braking will charge the battery. Then depress the one pedal driving button all the time. The car uses the very effective and efficient Heat Pump to heat and cool. Almost all professional reviewers miss this big advantage over most other PHEV's as most do not have this feature. Happy Motoring. My wife and I love this car!
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