2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Consumer Reviews
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So far so very good!
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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These Should be Flying Out of Dealerships
Update as of Sept. 2024: Initial remarks below still apply. At 5,000 miles now. Took a while to understand how to optimize electric mode. Like others have noted, My electric range is more like 45 to 55 miles depending on terrain. I can honestly state that the car has run flawlessly and is as tight and rattle free as when we drove it home from the dealer. The most significant greatest factors in electric performance are 1) Ambient (outside) temperature 2) Speed and acceleration 3) Using the climate control system in summer. and most significant - - -Using single pedal mode and regenerative braking. That's at least as significant as the others all put together. Once you try it you will be hooked. Having now driven the vehicle in hot weather and cold, like all electric vehicles, battery temperature directly effects range. It seems to be the best when the ambient temperature is between 15 and 25 deg C (~60 to 80 deg F). We have a Level 2 charger at our home and plug in every night. (USA standard 240 V) this charges the car from flat to full in around 7 hours I leave the climate control off unless it's needed. On really hot days, if we drive with the windows open for 5 to 10 minutes to vent out the really hot air, the electric range only drops by 3 or 4 miles instead of the 5 to 10 mile drop when the car has been closed up sitting in the sun. But I've found the climate system easily handles outside temperatures from -10 C to +35 C (~15 deg F to 95 deg F) Android Auto is wired only, but the integration with the dash display is smooth and reliable. Apple play is wireless and just as good. Sound is great. Adaptive cruise control takes a while to figure out. If you're used to old style cruise control, it's hard to get used to the car braking and accelerating for you to maintain speed and distance. If you need it, snow mode really works well. It walks right up icy driveways or snow covered hills. After 7 months and 5,000 miles, would DEFINITELY buy the same car again. First the likes: Top of the list is performance and handling. The PHEV powertrain is the top of the line in this segment. Not the fastest, but that doesn't matter. It's PLENTY fast enough. Smooth, silent, no vibration, no hesitation, no jerking. A huge step up from the underpowered gasoline version and well worth the premium. The PHEV is definitely NOT underpowered. You'll be at the speed limit before you realize. Just steady acceleration, more than you'll need. You can barely hear or feel the engine when it kicks in. The gauges are the only real clue. Handling is precise. It's a crossover, not an F1 or a Porsche. That said, the SAWC and Tarmac mode makes the car stick to the road much better than one would expect for this segment. Braking. The pedal is mushy at first, but I quickly shifted over to using the paddles and one pedal mode. You don't need to use either if you just want to sit there and drive, but I'm enjoying having so much control over the braking and regeneration process. Once you get the hang of it, it's more rewarding feeling like you're a driver instead of a passenger. PHEV performance: If you commute less than about 35 miles each way, and have access to a level 2 charger at end, you will rarely visit a gas station, like probably twice per year. The engine runs on cold mornings to warm up the battery, and for heavy acceleration or up steep hills at highway speeds. In a pinch, you can select CHARGE mode and the engine will charge the battery, SAVE mode will keep the battery at whatever charge level it is when you select it. EV mode is battery only . . .Until battery runs out, then it automatically switches to NORMAL. Which is where you should leave it if all you want to do is get in, drive and have the car do all the thinking. Climate control. Only have winter experience so far. Heated seats and multizone system. It has a heat pump, a sophisticated more efficient and preferable solution. Quick and quiet. Summer performance to be addressed later. Driver and passenger seats electrically adjustable with memory. Driving position is good. Very comfortable Excellent visibility unless the 3rd row headrests are installed and blocking most of the rear window. Very intuitive dashboard with real buttons and switches. Touchscreen quick and intuitive. Instrument panel can be overwhelming and distracting at first, but you just use the speedometer and ignore the rest until you get used to it. Then it becomes very informative. Heads-up display also very much worth it, This is a very well thought out vehicle. Lots of modern and innovative technology available which you can exploit if you want to, or you can just drive it and have a comfortable and quiet experience. Set against all that, the uncompetitive fuel economy (26 mpg, still not bad) and 38 mile electric range are minor details. And if you pay attention, and drive with some thought, you can do better on both Now the dislikes, but please note these very minor in comparison. 1) 3rd row seat. It is only usable for children of middle school age or younger. Period. We knew that going in. However it does fold completely flat, leaving a flat cargo floor. Probably worth having overall. 2) Fuel consumption is as advertised, a bit high for this segment. 3) Steering is a bit light and overly responsive, but some of this improves in Tarmac mode. 4)Brakes are a bit mushy.
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- SEL Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUVMSRP: $39,89963 mi away
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- SE Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUVMSRP: $45,730129 mi away
Did not disappoint. Look for the lease rebate!
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
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
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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THE Diamond in the rough! Greatest PHEV in 2024?
Just got our 2024 Outlander PHEV SEL Premium and it is blowing my mind.. the features.. the "luxury".. the comfort OH GOD the comfort!! Driving this thing is BUTTER!! Seriously.. smoother than a fresh can o skippy! I went from a 2016 Tucson Sport to this and there is absolutely no comparison.. I thank god my wife "fell in love" with this top of the line trim.. I "only" wanted the SE w/Tech Package but we have not gotten a "new" car since 2016... WE DESERVE THIS!! Thank you Mitsubishi for producing an amazing ride! BEST "FEATURES": - Ride Comfort - Power (this thing goes!) - PANORAMIC SUNROOF - Massaging Driver and Passenger Chairs - ...the HUD. Amazing!!
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Fabulous charge range and good fuel economy
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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Buy one!
This suv is a gem! I traded my 2022 Outlander SEL for this. I work from home and the majority of my drives are short commutes within the city of Fort Worth. I regularly get a battery range of 51 miles and I've managed gain an extra 8 or 9 miles via regenerative braking in this long commutes . The battery has completely charged in a 250 mile road trip so I've driven around that destination entirely on ev mode and I drove back from an onsite work meeting (64 miles away) and nearly regenerated the battery halfway through my drive in rush hour traffic. Consequently I switched to ev mode and drove the rest of the way without using any gas. The ride is a lot smoother and is incredibly quiet. You just hear the muted hum of the electric motor. The interior is very upscale and comfortable. I'm constantly impressed with the quality and power. Don't wait for a Rav4 prime. Get this!
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Great Outlander PHEV
This is one fine car. We consistently get 65 km of range in the winter between -5 and 10° C but in summer from temperatures 10 to 30° Celsius or range increases to 75-80 km kilometers in battery range. The ride is rather firm due to the 20-in low profile tires. The car handles like it's on Rails and when three or four people are in the car it rides quite smoothly and quietly. When setting power mode which combines with two electric motors and the gasoline engine the car takes off like a rocket but even with just the two electric motors operating the car is extremely fast and really can scoot along in the city and Suburban areas very very quickly. Much has been said and maligned about the small third row seat but in reality when moving the front seat forward two or three inches and the second row seat forward two or three inches that gives significant legroom for the third row passenger up to about 15 years of age and about 5 ft 6 so it really is a good vehicle for carrying seven people and we have done it easily with six including a baby in a car seat in the second row. The car is quiet and fuel efficient when the battery has been depleted but it always maintains about 10 to 15% of the battery charge so when you drive on hybrid it is still quite efficient EPA says the car gets 26 miles to the gallon US gallon we don't find that we find that the car gets approximately 6.1 L to 100 km when in hybrid mode driving at 95 km an hour which is approximately 60 mph. There are so many benefits the heat pump providing heat in the winter time saves fuel and although it can cut the battery range it does not really significantly do so when cycled off and on using the automatic system. We would definitely buy this car again. The North America rating for towing a trailer is 1500 lb which is very low however the identical car in Australia is rated to tow 3600 lb. The owner's manual is the size of a Bible and is very very comprehensive in his nature as there are so many options of driving this car. It can be driven in four-wheel drive using some of the options and because of the horsepower rating of the various Motors it has a rear wheel drive feel when operating the vehicle normally. In 16,000 km of driving our 2023 Outlander phev we have only used 2.5 tanks of fuel it has been outstanding. It charges overnight and is easily topped up at public Chargers if necessary but really it's not because you can use the gasoline engine to charge the battery up to 80% as you drive so what's the point of popping up on the expensive public charging systems. We pay $.12 per kilowatt hour in electricity here in British Columbia and it takes a $1.75 to charge the battery. I said previously we highly recommend this car and also we would buy it again at a drop of a hat if necessary. Our Mitsubishi dealer in British Columbia is superb. At three points last summer we got 104 km on a battery charge that was when the temperature was about 27-28° Celsius but usually in the summertime we get 85 km Which is far above the EPA rating of 61. It's really nice thing about the heat pump for heating unlike all the other phevs except the Rav4 prime is that it doesn't need the gasoline engine to operate to provide cabin Heat however leaving the heat pump on all the time when driving can lower your battery range by up to about 12 km over the entire battery charge however you're not burning fuel too give you heat or air conditioning. Check it out this is a fine car and we love it. One last thing the phev does not have a CVT transmission it's a direct link to the front drive motor so do not be misled by showing CVT. It does not have one. The gasoline only models do but the phev does not as it direct clutched link. It runs flawlessly. The gasoline motor starts imperceptibly. As an update, we have 23800 kms and still have used only 2.5 tanks of fuel.we have had zero problems with the car. In very cold weather of -20C the heat pump heats the car well as it does when cooling at +30C. This is a fine car. We still would buy again with no hesitation.
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Love this vehicle
I am 6'7" tall and I was looking for a PHEV and I fit into this vehicle. I looked at the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX70 and CX90, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, kia Sportage and Jeeps. The only ones I could fit into were the Mitsubishi, Mazda and Fords. although advertised with a range of 60Kms for EV mode. I am actually getting 80kms in EV mode. For most of my trips, I only use electric. I like the fact that I can select manually to the EV mode, Normal Hybrid, Gas only and gas and charge the battery mode or let the computer do it. I am getting great fuel economy with thuis vehicle about 3.3 l / 100k aboutg 81 mpg. Everyone, criticizes the 3rd row seat, it is not meant for large people. But the other night at my nephews basesball game, some kids needed a ride home, the third row seat while not meant for adults was great for a bunch of 7-8 years for a ride home. I like this versatility. My Grandma who is 72 years old and 5'1" loved it as she said it reminded her of a rumble seat in one of her Dad's classic cars! I also live in a Rural Area and I chose the Outlander PHEV because I get the benefit of the EV and the plus of a gas engine and the option for the engine to charge the battery. I believe this a practical solution to reduce Green House Gases while not having to worry about a lack of EV infrastructure. The leather interior with its diamond back stitching is luxurious.
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OUTSTANDING VEHICLE!!!!!!!
90% + EV driving = minimal cost for gasoline ⛽️ No quality/ Warranty issues after one year of ownership/ driving. LONG MAY IT LAST= 5 / 10 YR WARRANTY. Would buy it again in a heartbeat!!!
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Very versatile
Great car overall, it has a larger battery Co pared to other PHEVs which gets it a higher rebate and green plates in Canada. Can do a typical commute in electric only. 3rd row is small but it is useful in a pinch. Great family car overall with decent power and handling for when you need to push it.
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Bad overpowers the good
So many glitches where to start. Takes forever to charge. Approximately 16-20 hours from empty to full. The electric battery takes me to work (30 miles) but is empty for the drive home. The chargers at work are broke (which I didn’t know until purchasing an EV) so I’m not able to charge there. The gas powered engine cannot keep up with the weight of the vehicle and is extremely sluggish. Even when switching drive to only gas or only EV, the car does what it wants and doesn’t do what the setting is on. The myMitsubishi app constantly thinks my doors are open and therefore won’t charge the vehicle. I have to open doors and start vehicle to reset and then plug in. The mirrors don’t always fold when locked. Sometimes I can’t get the charging door open so I’m not able to plug it in. The brake paddles sometimes cause a very loud whirring noise from the battery. It goes away when on cruise control. 3rd row is useless unless you have an amputee with no legs. There are some things I like about the vehicle. Heads up display, seating is so comfortable, many luxury features and roomy interior. Good gas mileage. All in all too many glitches to deal with. I’m so ready to trade this in. I would not buy again.
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Piece of Crab/Phev 2023
I regretted buying the phev outlander 2023. The tailgate stopped working suddenly. I took to Edmonton Northside mitsubishi for repair Three times. They couldn't figure out the issue. Kept swapping parts from one vehicle and still nothing fixed. Now vehicle stayed for three days without any result. The sad part of it they don't give you a replacement till they get it fixed. I Kept using Uber for my family trips costing me a lot . Now my friend who advised me to choose Toyota Hybrid for the same price is Loughling loudly. My advice avoid this crab and choose another reliable brand and service.
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Luv ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 it
One of the best financial discision i made,tried test and true marvel of engineering 👌
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Our Pheverlee
Love this vehicle, it is the best I have ever owned. It is saving us a lot of money on gasoline, and helping the environment!!
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Ev hybrid no such thing
In the winter you have to drive the car in drive it will barely give you heat plus does not hold a charge in cold weather way over priced the app half time doesn’t work and to open the garage door you have to pay for the app
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