Better have a short person like me driving so that the occupants in the 2nd and 3rd rows can have some leg room lol. I can't wait to do a review on it at Jeff Schmitt Mitsubishi in OH
It might be your strategic planning for Outlander or Mitsubishi's future PHEV pipeline but I wonder why there is a fast charging while this car has only 36 miles on pure EV.
Went to test drive of this PHEV on the weekend, and I notice the cabin is Super quiet, not only because its on EV mode, but the insulation and sound deadening is improved a lot. there was a bus passing right to us, and we didnt hear anything. Zero , Nothing. Just like looking the bus on mute. amazing.
We went to a Mitsubishi dealer looking for a used Pajero, and the guy showed us this car. My dad didn't think much about it but it left a very good impression on me. I went home and did heavy research on the car. Now my dad is very interested in this car. Well done Mitsubishi!!
Japan has a good reputation and sense of foresight. I'm wondering if the CHAdeMO was intended for non-ventilated charging, as Tesla states for the adapter. Mitsubishi is also a greatly diverse corporation, beside their automotive brand.
10,000 miles of all-electric, low-cost driving annually (30 miles x 365). None of the serious downsides of BEV. - Never held hostage to public charging - Can use entire battery without anxiety - No need for a 2nd or 3rd car for long trips.
I test drove one of these the other day and, after having driven a few competitors, I must say I found the Outlander PHEV to be a generation ahead of the competition in every aspect. I placed my order today and the current wait time for delivery is... 12 months!
You might get lucky. I was told 3-8 months and waited 1 month and they called me out of the blue and had one available. Best thing you can do is be very open to models and colors. People can be very picky and you can jump past them on the list. I told them I wanted a sel in any color but red and I jump passed 60 people because of this.
Just took delivery of a 2023 Outlander PHEV SEL in Canada. Love the interior, exterior styling and power with great fuel economy. Getting an EV range of between 79-95kms which is exceptional considering the cold winter temperatures.
I always loved how the outlander looked after the redesign. All it was needing was the additional power and as a plug-in hybrid I think it has great efficiency. The interior looks great!
The first Mitsubishi sold in the US (as a Dodge) was the Colt. They also sold optional engines for the Dodge Avenger/Plymouth Cricket in the 70's. The first sedan sold here as a Mitsu was the Tredia.
And they were pretty reliable and cheap on maintenance. I can’t believe they’re now behind Kia and Hyundai, when the first Hyundai i drove had a Mitsubishi engine and transmission 😮
I bought this car about 2 months ago and I gotta say they hit this out of the park. I honestly haven't encountered a thing I don't like about the vehicle. They really thought about everything on this. The driving experience is so comfortable and well executed. I am still discovering new features and components that I love. I am also a renter so I cannot install an EV chargin port in my garage. Luckily this thing uses a regular 15 amp 3 prong outlet. This vehicle checked off every box and more that I didn't even think about. We are very much into traveling and car camping and we have an air mattress we purchased that is custom fitted to the vehicle. It is the perfect vehicle for car camping with the extra 3 prong outlet inside.
@@vincedenbu Hey, yeah I figured out a way to do this. With the Mitsubishi app you can turn on the AC while you are in the car. I camp at places that have electrical hook ups and I use it all night with it hooked up. I believe I could do it all night with more than half of a battery charge. The only thing is the AC turns off after about 30 minutes so you have to turn it back on. I camped in Arkansas during the peak of the summer. It was about 90 degrees or more at night and it definitely saved us that night.
I signed a dealers buyers contract along with a deposit a few months ago prior to the change in the US EV tax credits. So hopefully we will still qualify for the 7500. If you want a Toyota Rav 4 prime your in for at least a 2 year wait. Nice job Tommy. You guys at TFL do some of the best and most objective reviews I've ever seen.I love to know what each of the US trim levels contain in the way of features.
Wow! Thanks for reviewing this one, Tommy! I had been waiting for you guys to tackle this one. The new Outlander was a game changer for Mitsubishi when it debuted last year. This takes it up a notch. Nearly 250hp is a big jump from the gas only 2.5's 181hp. Plus I'll bet the torque packs a punch. In a time when BEVs are becoming more and more common, a PHEV really does make a lot of sense, as the infrastructure catches up. Most driving is done in the form of short trips anyway (which the 38 miles is enough in most scenarios). I expect demand to be high for this one, especially with the gas prices. I really hope they can make the Triton happen in the USA as well. I think there are plans to offer the Triton as a PHEV too. Please let us know what's going on with the Triton as you find out. Great review, thank you.
That blue Ford SUV caught my eye and got me nervous with its tailgate open like that on the interstate. Anyway, great review on the Outlander. Never thought they have dual charging port features like that.
Bought 2 years ago Outlander 2 as my daily beater. Thing is, that car is so good, practical, cheap to service, capable...2.3d MIVEC with 130kw is great. I mean, I wont sell it tbh, I just keep it. But this new looks amazing
Mitsubishi took part in the development of the chademo connector, as it's quickly being replaced by the CCS connector they're probably trying to keep it relevant. Probably won't be used but they've got skin in the game regarding chademo. That's why I bet they put it on there
And why isn't fast charging needed?some don't own a home with a garage to charge. Some can only charge at a gas station real quick .we can't be sitting there for hours. Why do u say fast charging is not needed ?
@@bengleckl1877 I think she meant that just the hybrid featuret/use was enough, and the added expense of the plug-in feature and charging cost isn't worth it.
@@bengleckl1877 Because of cost. If you can't charge at home, you probably shouldn't consider a PHEV or EV. The cost per KWh of public charging (fast or not) far exceed the cost you pay per KWh at home....and the cost of driving on gas, frankly.
@@codycoquat5953 from what I saw it would be cheaper to have some of these evs such as Ford lightning or ioniq 5 compared to a midsized truck like I have now.isnt about 20 some bucks to charge at a fast charger?
Nice truck! Why I like my Fusion. A full gas motor 2.0l 4cyl to drive road trips absolutely no pausing or issues driving as a regular car, yet I can still use only EV mode to work and back everyday. We need more of these, EV alone isn't an option for the majority people.
I have a 2022 same specs as the 2023, I regularly get 90 km from a charge driving 50/50 urban/highway, I have used 30litres covering 3000km,using 17kw per 100km ,costs about 3dollars a charge, which won't be an issue when I get solar battery back up,I only run it on charge when going up hill, pick up about 10km going 2km downhill using regenerative braking.bought a spare for a 100$
@@ColeSpolaric if you don't like then don't lol it's his opinion period and I'm gonna agree with him, it's good looking by far more attractive than you.
Yeah, most of the Mitsubishi reputation stuck in people's heads is models from the late 80s and early 90s. For the last 20 years they haven't really made a dud. And check out their Paris-Dakar rally record of wins. They are one of the top automotive engineering companies but don't have a great track record with consumer marketing.
Lots to like. EV motor size should make for a good EV experience with no merge anxiety. Love that they kept the different EV mode selector (looking at you Santa Fe and Sorento😥). Heat pump is also a huge addition as I typically choose not to run my engine for 2-3 miles to get some heat. DC fast charging is a meh. I'd probably use it 10 times in 100K miles just because it was there. Overall, I will have to consider this one.
I would rate Tommy, as the most informative and expert reviews on cars ever , his views and opinions on motors are absolutely spot on , thanks again look forward to seeing more 👍
They're already for sale here in Australia in RHD and I've seen more of the new PHEV model already than the outgoing one. Seems a popular choice here in OZ.
A ton of information in this review. About the only other thing I would have wanted to see is information regarding the middle screen/navigation setup. Is it just using apple car play/android auto? Does it have its own OS? But this was a very, VERY thorough review!
I have watched a million reviews on this and am about to pick one up next weekend. You are one of the very few that describe the transmission (or lack of) correctly. Most say it has a CVT and it does not. Thank you for this.
Mitsubishi Galant was the first vehicle sold in the US as a Dodge Colt The Tredia sedan, and the Cordia and Starion coupés were the first sold under Mitsubishi name and dealers. Starion would later turn into the Eclipse.
There needs to be more plug in hybrids.Will help fight range anxiety while most daily driving can be done fully electric without gasoline. Price however seems high, 30 grand would have been better with a higher 50 mile ev range.
big fan of your great reviews. one of the main question of PHEVs use case is, whats their mileage once battery has run out of charge. Do we know such numbers for the new Outlander ?
Here in NZ road testers are reporting 6.4L/100km or 37mpgUS running. That's a combined figure with predominantly non-urban but including recharge back to 100% using the engine.
B-modes means different recuperation brakes. The higher the brake-level the more the car braves once the car does not accelerate and the more energy goes to the batteries.
Mitsubishi should’ve included a CCS plug for DC charging but it looks like they kept chademo because they wanted the V2L capability for Japan and didn’t bother differentiating for overseas markets where CCS type 1/2 are the standard.
CHAdeMO originated out of a charging system design from the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). TEPCO had been participating on numerous EV infrastructure trial projects between 2006 and 2009 in collaboration with Nissan, Mitsubishi, Fuji Heavy Industries (now Subaru), and other manufacturers.[6] These trials resulted in TEPCO developing patented technology and a specification,[7] which would form the basis for the CHAdeMO.[8] They helped develop it so that's probably why they used it instead of CCS. Silly I know CCS is a better design but whatever.
Interesting the third row folding mechanism is different to the NZ/AUS version of the PHEV. Seems like a net improvement over the gas version, given the headrests are intergrated
Interesting that they went with Chademo for the fast charging vs. standard CCS/DCFC which would have been more compact as the the Level 2 and Level 3 plug outlets would be the same. The only other car I have seen with Chademo is the Nissan Leaf.
Using the type 1 charger plus chademo is outdated like a dinosaur in EV world, shame on you Mitsubishi. Probably the had some plugs left on stock and wanted to use them.
I have loved my Mitsubishi's. Specifically, the mid-sized Montero... All the form and function of previous Toyota LandCruisers (albeit less towing, via reliable Mitsu V6) for 1/2 the LandCruiser price. As a PHEV, the Outlander PHEV is a compelling proposition.
Looks like the preliminary USA Trim Pricing is out. See below for base price before destination of 1345. ES - 39845 SE - 42145 SE+Tech - 44145 SEL - 45445 SEL Touring - 47645 SEL Premium - 48145 40th Anniversary - 49,995
The one thing I hate about the Hybrid I have is when it's COLD. The car has heated everything, but my feet and legs freeze for like 15-20 minutes unless I drive crazy. It's a go/no go for me. It must have at least a resistive heater or more preferably a heat pump not built into the drive line (so that it warms up in the driveway).
I test drove the car yesterday and found it to be an amazing drive. They were selling the base model for $1K over MSRP. If you are buying it to save $$$ not a good idea. You are paying close to $48K out the door. You can buy a hybrid for much less. To get all the bells and whistles including a Bose sound system, you will pay over $50K. Great drive though.
There is no financial benefit to hybrids or PHEV unless you drive about 100,000 miles a year and keep it for well over 5 years. Electricity, especially at public charging stations is not cheap.
In 2022 you have to admire an interior of no nonsense. Everything is easy to understand even if you never drove the car. You can plug your phone with your regular usb cable. You can turn a knob for the sound... Never thought I'd be excited about that.
I like my 2016 Outlander ES (I bought new for my wife in 2015) for its reliability, currently at the 120k miles I have on it with almost zero issues, but I can’t buy new struts for it unless I go to the dealer and spend over $1000 for four unloaded struts. Maybe it’s a base model problem but geez, $1000 for four strut cartridges is just insane. Also I had to spend $360 for two new rear hatch lift supports because no one else makes them for a late 2015/2016 model. Again maybe a rare 2016 base model problem but I will definitely buy a Toyota next whenever I can find one on a lot. Still it is a very reliable engine and CVT at 120k miles.
Is there anyway you guys at TFL could please rate or test this with off-road/light camping? Worried about getting stuck on dirt hills and such maybe compare with the all gas model too?
You want fast charging to future proof the car and also free up spots at charging stations. Pretty soon, there won't be enough charging spots and TIME in the spot is what makes them taken up.
Gas tank capacity for this 2023 Outlander PHEV is 14.8 gallons, up 31% from the small 11.3 gallon tank in the 2022 Outlander PHEV. That's good, but the gas tank capacity of the Range Rover Sport PHEV is 23.8 gallons, which is 61% more than this 2023 Outlander PHEV! Fascinating. Love the 25-gallon gas tank in my 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, but the gas tank in the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is smaller at 19.0 gallons.
I like it, in fact, Mitsubishi has a strong reputation for building durable cars. This is a tech company so this comes natural. Now, make the plug-in 3000 GT.
"This is a tech company so this comes natural" Uhhhh you do know Mitsubishi cars and the rest of the Mitsubishi company are separate right, current Mitsubishi Motors is pretty much a subsidiary of Nissan, the new Outlander is literally a different version of the Rogue
I glanced thru and didn't see the 4th model Mitsubishi mentioned....Cordia. It was a coupe that was available with a 2.0 turbo 4cyl engine. My sister drove the 83 Tredia turbo (sedan version of the Cordia), and I had the 85 Mirage Coupe 1.6 turbo 4 cyl. I worked every day after high school to pay for it and the expensive insurance premiums due to it being a turbo engine. Both cars were very reliable and fun to drive. We knew if we drove them hard, we had to let them idle a few min to circulate coolant to cool down the turbo bearings. 3000 mile oil changes were mandatory with conventional oil. I wonder if Nissan or Renault influenced the upscale interior of the new Outlander. They and Mitsubishi are partners as of late - trying to survive.
Hi Tommy. Very interesting video. I'm looking to phev or ev vehicule to replace my F-150. I'm happy to learn that Mitsubishi is doing a cross over with 38 miles of autonomy.
One thing that I would add to the already great presentation, is the reliability! Yes, Mitsubishi has a great long life under proper care and maintenance! You can literally keep these cars for more than 300k miles! Stunning 🎉
@@DiscoFang electricity is going up in the UK. Still cheaper than ICE but perhaps hybrid with 45-50 plus mpg will be cheaper if you take into accounts that the EV car is usually more expensive to buy. Then if you look at less real world range, that's a big inconvenience for some drivers, especially when the temp today is - 2 celcius where the Range is affected a lot.
The previous gen PHEV was incredibly popular in the Scandinavian countries, and I’m sure this one will be too, but I really wonder how many US buyers will pony up $50k for a Nissan Rogue wearing a Mitsubishi badge, especially without the tax credit. Personally, I think it seems like a great vehicle, but the home charging rate is very disappointing. Thinking about the DC charging in the real world, who wants to spend 38 minutes at a public charger every day after work just to get 38 more miles to get to work the next day? I wish they would have either given it 150DC or up the home charging rate.
Mitsubishi Cordia . . . a little hatchback . . . . a friend had wrecked his Escort. I helped him look for a new rig and he ended up with the Cordia. Drove great, had it for four or five years, the car died when wedged between a concrete side barrier and a semi truck, although Wayne survived with minor injuries.
Great option imo. Most city drivers could drive 90% of the time on electric only. But I hope that yellowish brown leather isn't the only option with the black seats.
I have an Outlander PHEV, with Chademo (UK). Some BEV drivers might complain about a PHEV using a public charger, and I take their concerns seriously and act on them when they pay my fuel costs. Whilst they aren't paying me anything, who cares? It's a public charger for the public..
Fast charger excellent idea.. being able to power my home is a plus.i live in South Africa and we have 6 hours blackouts per day. The only thing I heard from another review is the this car runs out of power for overtaking at 120 km to 150km
Hey Tommy great report as always enthusiasm and knowledge maybe should teach them of the older guys the dodge call? I know Mitsubishi made those for Dodge but I don’t know what they called it maybe the mirage? And the car looks beautiful. I’m a Toyota fan but I would definitely look at this, but with the current supply issues who knows if we’ll ever get it
The EU is talking about banning PHEVs due to only 46% of owners charging it and only 11% of executives. Most credits will disappear for these types of vehicles if people don't use them as designed. Too bad really. Like the look of the new Outlander.
I have a RAV4 Prime and drive it all electric unless I go on a long trip. It’s a lot of fun to drive it as an EV so it’s a no brainer to me. I think what you are talking about is an EU issue. I can’t imagine anyone going through they trouble to get a PHEV these days and then drive it as a regular hybrid. Charging may also be a bigger issue in a European city as opposed to an American suburb. Takes about 5 seconds for me to plug mine in.
If you don't charge it then it drives like a hybrid. The battery itself never discharges completely and even then it shows empty it still has around 25-30% capacity left to power the electric motors while ICE charges the battery. Unless at higher speeds there is no connection between the gasoline engine and wheels.
Thanks, Tommy! We sincerely appreciate your in-depth and enthusiastic review of the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
You gotta change the 3rd row headrests lol. Something to make them not so tall or be able to remove them.
Better have a short person like me driving so that the occupants in the 2nd and 3rd rows can have some leg room lol. I can't wait to do a review on it at Jeff Schmitt Mitsubishi in OH
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Mitsubishi Motors North America
Keep making good cars, Mitsubishi!!
Could you bring Pajero to the US? I don’t need three-row SUV, but I like Pajero.
It might be your strategic planning for Outlander or Mitsubishi's future PHEV pipeline but I wonder why there is a fast charging while this car has only 36 miles on pure EV.
Went to test drive of this PHEV on the weekend, and I notice the cabin is Super quiet, not only because its on EV mode, but the insulation and sound deadening is improved a lot. there was a bus passing right to us, and we didnt hear anything. Zero , Nothing. Just like looking the bus on mute. amazing.
Was that an electric bus?
@@grantyale no. A normal Sydney bus .
Most of that is the glass 👓
i prefer a little bit noisy. it keeps me awake and aware of my surrounding
EV bus that passed you 😅
We went to a Mitsubishi dealer looking for a used Pajero, and the guy showed us this car. My dad didn't think much about it but it left a very good impression on me. I went home and did heavy research on the car. Now my dad is very interested in this car. Well done Mitsubishi!!
Can’t buy a phev Toyota or Hyundai if you wanted until 2025. This is a winner
@@gcanada3005 Sure is!
Japan has a good reputation and sense of foresight. I'm wondering if the CHAdeMO was intended for non-ventilated charging, as Tesla states for the adapter. Mitsubishi is also a greatly diverse corporation, beside their automotive brand.
@@markrichmond1261 I think Chademo is better because you can charge many ways such as from the car to the house and house to the car.
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Mitsubishi came out swinging. This is a serious contender.
More like Nissan came out swinging and gave Mitsubishi a vehicle to rebadge.
@BoopSnoot same engine and thats it. The vehicle and interior is completely different
10,000 miles of all-electric, low-cost driving annually (30 miles x 365).
None of the serious downsides of BEV.
- Never held hostage to public charging
- Can use entire battery without anxiety
- No need for a 2nd or 3rd car for long trips.
All the downsides of owning a gas car with even more thrown in for good measure. If they're not super reliable they'll be a mess to fix.
They don't recommend charging every day. Degrades the battery faster.
DO NOT run the battery below about 15 kms all the time. Your service life will suffer a lot!
I test drove one of these the other day and, after having driven a few competitors, I must say I found the Outlander PHEV to be a generation ahead of the competition in every aspect. I placed my order today and the current wait time for delivery is... 12 months!
12 months 😢. I want to buy this one or CRV, if none of these are available than comes the Hyundai Santafe or Tucson.
You might get lucky. I was told 3-8 months and waited 1 month and they called me out of the blue and had one available. Best thing you can do is be very open to models and colors. People can be very picky and you can jump past them on the list. I told them I wanted a sel in any color but red and I jump passed 60 people because of this.
… ouch ….😢
Just took delivery of a 2023 Outlander PHEV SEL in Canada. Love the interior, exterior styling and power with great fuel economy. Getting an EV range of between 79-95kms which is exceptional considering the cold winter temperatures.
Are you serious about this range in Canadian winter? The nameplate capacity from Mitsubishi is only 61 Km
@@Tarek_ElMaddahyeah. Europe/WLTP it is rated 87km.
@@Tarek_ElMaddah if you use regenerative braking, the range increases.
Love it, it's perfect, not too big and not too small plus with a great ground clearance and great technology with an amazing economy and acceleration.
Mitsubishi is killing it right now with their new suvs
We love our 2018 outlander. We usually get about 400-450 miles to a tank as long as we stay off the interstate lol.
Man I wish they’d bring back the Montero. Such a great suv.
I know I have a Montero sport with 208,500 and she's still going strong
They should bring it back and call it the pajero.
That would require Mitsubishi to make a ground up design and not rebadge a Nissan.
Ikr. Me and my mom both had brand new Montero sport limited. She got hers first and 5 months later got mine. Was jealous of hers.
@@Mr-pn2eh Pajero name won’t be used in Spanish speaking markets cause it’s a slang term.
Just got word that our 2023 PHEV was built on October 20th and should be delivered by the 2nd week of November here in the US. Wife is pretty excited.
Us it here yet?
I always loved how the outlander looked after the redesign. All it was needing was the additional power and as a plug-in hybrid I think it has great efficiency. The interior looks great!
It looks very weird on the outside … and I dig it!
Mitsubishi is so underrated! Good job Tommy!
The first Mitsubishi sold in the US (as a Dodge) was the Colt. They also sold optional engines for the Dodge Avenger/Plymouth Cricket in the 70's. The first sedan sold here as a Mitsu was the Tredia.
And they were pretty reliable and cheap on maintenance. I can’t believe they’re now behind Kia and Hyundai, when the first Hyundai i drove had a Mitsubishi engine and transmission 😮
Still wanted a mitsu starion and a Chrysler conquest
Dsm's ruled
Don't forget the Plymouth Sapporo 😁, nostalgia.
@@GerryStilton also the *choke* Dodge Challenger....both based on the Galant of that era.
On a road trip, some times we stop for an hour, so fast charging is excellent while dining or sight seeing. Props on that, as it saves on gasoline.
Don't do it. Battery life time will suffer. Same as with Tesla that loses 20% more range over 200,000.0km if fast charged vs charged at home.
Only fast charge when necessary. Batteries do not like it!
I bought this car about 2 months ago and I gotta say they hit this out of the park. I honestly haven't encountered a thing I don't like about the vehicle. They really thought about everything on this. The driving experience is so comfortable and well executed. I am still discovering new features and components that I love. I am also a renter so I cannot install an EV chargin port in my garage. Luckily this thing uses a regular 15 amp 3 prong outlet. This vehicle checked off every box and more that I didn't even think about. We are very much into traveling and car camping and we have an air mattress we purchased that is custom fitted to the vehicle. It is the perfect vehicle for car camping with the extra 3 prong outlet inside.
can you run the AC while car camping? like the camp mode for Tesla?
Link to air mattress?? Thanks
@@vincedenbu Hey, yeah I figured out a way to do this. With the Mitsubishi app you can turn on the AC while you are in the car. I camp at places that have electrical hook ups and I use it all night with it hooked up. I believe I could do it all night with more than half of a battery charge. The only thing is the AC turns off after about 30 minutes so you have to turn it back on. I camped in Arkansas during the peak of the summer. It was about 90 degrees or more at night and it definitely saved us that night.
Nice video Tommy, I remember the first one being announced, but the 5 year wait in the US let everyone catch up. glad they are still around.
I like how that Ford edge just driving around with the trunk open. I thought it was a camera car but didn’t see anyone in the back 😹
I signed a dealers buyers contract along with a deposit a few months ago prior to the change in the US EV tax credits. So hopefully we will still qualify for the 7500. If you want a Toyota Rav 4 prime your in for at least a 2 year wait. Nice job Tommy. You guys at TFL do some of the best and most objective reviews I've ever seen.I love to know what each of the US trim levels contain in the way of features.
Hyundai fast charge to *0% = 15 minutes.
@@gregjohnson9051 Personally would not touch a KIA or Hyundai due to a history of engine issues and customer support after sale.
Will not qualify for the tax credit. Its not built in the the US.
@@nujxad It does when you sign a buyers contract before the new new law went into effect. Our contract was signed in early August.
@@gwrace That's interesting. You'll have to let us know if it goes through
Wow! Thanks for reviewing this one, Tommy! I had been waiting for you guys to tackle this one. The new Outlander was a game changer for Mitsubishi when it debuted last year. This takes it up a notch. Nearly 250hp is a big jump from the gas only 2.5's 181hp. Plus I'll bet the torque packs a punch. In a time when BEVs are becoming more and more common, a PHEV really does make a lot of sense, as the infrastructure catches up. Most driving is done in the form of short trips anyway (which the 38 miles is enough in most scenarios). I expect demand to be high for this one, especially with the gas prices. I really hope they can make the Triton happen in the USA as well. I think there are plans to offer the Triton as a PHEV too. Please let us know what's going on with the Triton as you find out. Great review, thank you.
That blue Ford SUV caught my eye and got me nervous with its tailgate open like that on the interstate.
Anyway, great review on the Outlander. Never thought they have dual charging port features like that.
Don't be alarmed Tommy but there is a strange man that we have never seen before filming you!
Bought 2 years ago Outlander 2 as my daily beater. Thing is, that car is so good, practical, cheap to service, capable...2.3d MIVEC with 130kw is great. I mean, I wont sell it tbh, I just keep it. But this new looks amazing
If I buy a new vehicle within the next year, this will be the one. I actually plan on living in it
You guys are on it! Was looking for reviews on this from channels I trust! Right on time
I've been a PHEV owner for about 7 years now. The fast charging is not necessary and adds cost to the car. Should not have done it.
Mitsubishi took part in the development of the chademo connector, as it's quickly being replaced by the CCS connector they're probably trying to keep it relevant. Probably won't be used but they've got skin in the game regarding chademo. That's why I bet they put it on there
And why isn't fast charging needed?some don't own a home with a garage to charge. Some can only charge at a gas station real quick .we can't be sitting there for hours. Why do u say fast charging is not needed ?
@@bengleckl1877 I think she meant that just the hybrid featuret/use was enough, and the added expense of the plug-in feature and charging cost isn't worth it.
@@bengleckl1877 Because of cost. If you can't charge at home, you probably shouldn't consider a PHEV or EV. The cost per KWh of public charging (fast or not) far exceed the cost you pay per KWh at home....and the cost of driving on gas, frankly.
@@codycoquat5953 from what I saw it would be cheaper to have some of these evs such as Ford lightning or ioniq 5 compared to a midsized truck like I have now.isnt about 20 some bucks to charge at a fast charger?
Nice truck! Why I like my Fusion. A full gas motor 2.0l 4cyl to drive road trips absolutely no pausing or issues driving as a regular car, yet I can still use only EV mode to work and back everyday. We need more of these, EV alone isn't an option for the majority people.
I have a 2022 same specs as the 2023, I regularly get 90 km from a charge driving 50/50 urban/highway, I have used 30litres covering 3000km,using 17kw per 100km ,costs about 3dollars a charge, which won't be an issue when I get solar battery back up,I only run it on charge when going up hill, pick up about 10km going 2km downhill using regenerative braking.bought a spare for a 100$
I will never get over them 3rd row seat headrests.🤣😂
I know they are so bizarre they are cool.
Driving behind one would think there are 2 Marge Simpsons sitting in the back.
Yes they are only kiddie seats.
Very good looking vehicle! The hybrid is what most people need to go to work in. Tommy and Zac great job on video.
false. commuter should be BEV.
One issue I found with those Kia's and Hyundai's is the lack of an EV mode. You can't really force it to use electric only from my understanding.
@@ColeSpolaric if you don't like then don't lol it's his opinion period and I'm gonna agree with him, it's good looking by far more attractive than you.
I did NOT Have a good opinion of Mitsubishi but having seen the visible build quality of the new ones it’s quite impressive🎉
Mitsubishi always had good reliability.
Yeah, most of the Mitsubishi reputation stuck in people's heads is models from the late 80s and early 90s. For the last 20 years they haven't really made a dud. And check out their Paris-Dakar rally record of wins. They are one of the top automotive engineering companies but don't have a great track record with consumer marketing.
In New Zealand where this has been for sale most of the year already the towing capacity is rated at 750/1500kg unbraked/braked. (1650/3300lb).
The Mitsubishi outlander has been the best selling PHEV SUV worldwide since 2013. So I'm not sure what you mean by Mitsubishi was struggling 🤷
The company as a whole was struggling, one vehicle doesn't make a company successful
@@wasupfool5692- Exactly. Well said, sir.
Lots to like. EV motor size should make for a good EV experience with no merge anxiety. Love that they kept the different EV mode selector (looking at you Santa Fe and Sorento😥). Heat pump is also a huge addition as I typically choose not to run my engine for 2-3 miles to get some heat. DC fast charging is a meh. I'd probably use it 10 times in 100K miles just because it was there. Overall, I will have to consider this one.
I would rate Tommy, as the most informative and expert reviews on cars ever , his views and opinions on motors are absolutely spot on , thanks again look forward to seeing more 👍
Do an off-road comparison with the new Outlander PHEV and compare it to the Rav4 Prime.
So disappointed that we can't get this in the UK. Mitsubishi, in their infinite wisdom, have decided to pull the plug on us!!
Or Belgium or the Netherlands. I'm still driving the old model :(
In Thailand they're still selling the old 2020 model
Get a better PM!
They're already for sale here in Australia in RHD and I've seen more of the new PHEV model already than the outgoing one. Seems a popular choice here in OZ.
Ditto here in NZ. Been here since 1st quarter this year. Damn nice looking vehicles in the flesh.
@@DiscoFang Yes it is, caught my eye as soon as I saw the new model.
I have the gas version. Love it! Great quality and price!
A ton of information in this review. About the only other thing I would have wanted to see is information regarding the middle screen/navigation setup. Is it just using apple car play/android auto? Does it have its own OS? But this was a very, VERY thorough review!
I have watched a million reviews on this and am about to pick one up next weekend. You are one of the very few that describe the transmission (or lack of) correctly. Most say it has a CVT and it does not. Thank you for this.
did you end up buying it? I have until tomorrow, if Im getting this or a Model Y - AWD.
@@vincedenbu Sorry for being late, yes I did. I love it.
I like the look of this Outlander nice reporting Tommy.
Thanks for the review. Exactly what I wanted to see. Love the channel.
Mitsubishi Galant was the first vehicle sold in the US as a Dodge Colt
The Tredia sedan, and the Cordia and Starion coupés were the first sold under Mitsubishi name and dealers.
Starion would later turn into the Eclipse.
I had two Colt hatchbacks, a 82 and a 93 AWD. Both were great cars in their day,
I used to cruise around on a big wheel tricycle back in 85...
There needs to be more plug in hybrids.Will help fight range anxiety while most daily driving can be done fully electric without gasoline. Price however seems high, 30 grand would have been better with a higher 50 mile ev range.
My currenty Outlander is a 2014 v6 with 258000km. My next one will be another Outlander. Great review !
big fan of your great reviews. one of the main question of PHEVs use case is, whats their mileage once battery has run out of charge. Do we know such numbers for the new Outlander ?
Here in NZ road testers are reporting 6.4L/100km or 37mpgUS running. That's a combined figure with predominantly non-urban but including recharge back to 100% using the engine.
B-modes means different recuperation brakes. The higher the brake-level the more the car braves once the car does not accelerate and the more energy goes to the batteries.
Looks good in black. Will probably opt for white though as I live in a hot climate and that's going to help some.
Like the styling. Not just a rounded bubble like most crossovers
Mitsubishi should’ve included a CCS plug for DC charging but it looks like they kept chademo because they wanted the V2L capability for Japan and didn’t bother differentiating for overseas markets where CCS type 1/2 are the standard.
A dying standard on a dying vehicle from a dying company.
CHAdeMO originated out of a charging system design from the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). TEPCO had been participating on numerous EV infrastructure trial projects between 2006 and 2009 in collaboration with Nissan, Mitsubishi, Fuji Heavy Industries (now Subaru), and other manufacturers.[6] These trials resulted in TEPCO developing patented technology and a specification,[7] which would form the basis for the CHAdeMO.[8]
They helped develop it so that's probably why they used it instead of CCS. Silly I know CCS is a better design but whatever.
Yeah but fast charging will destroy battery faster. Especially this small capacity.
@2:04 don't close hoods like that, just bring it up slightly and let it drop. Great review I can't wait to drive one of these.
Hmm did I miss it or the whole video never mentioned the gas MPG when driving in hybrid mode!?
Shoutout to Zach. We finally see the man behind the camera.
Interesting the third row folding mechanism is different to the NZ/AUS version of the PHEV. Seems like a net improvement over the gas version, given the headrests are intergrated
no, its the same.
Interesting that they went with Chademo for the fast charging vs. standard CCS/DCFC which would have been more compact as the the Level 2 and Level 3 plug outlets would be the same. The only other car I have seen with Chademo is the Nissan Leaf.
Using the type 1 charger plus chademo is outdated like a dinosaur in EV world, shame on you Mitsubishi. Probably the had some plugs left on stock and wanted to use them.
I think they're more common in Europe. Hard to find in USA.
@@bobsweetwater2979 it's specific for Asian Market.
As a Prius Prime owner, this seems like a good vehicle, hope the reliability will be good, may be a future vehicle for me living in the NE
I have loved my Mitsubishi's. Specifically, the mid-sized Montero... All the form and function of previous Toyota LandCruisers (albeit less towing, via reliable Mitsu V6) for 1/2 the LandCruiser price. As a PHEV, the Outlander PHEV is a compelling proposition.
Should’ve did a zero to 60 or at least a dead stop launch demo.
Looks like the preliminary USA Trim Pricing is out. See below for base price before destination of 1345.
ES - 39845
SE - 42145
SE+Tech - 44145
SEL - 45445
SEL Touring - 47645
SEL Premium - 48145
40th Anniversary - 49,995
Like the charging options and the battery size.
love the fast charging hate that its old CHADEMO connector will be hard to find year after year
The one thing I hate about the Hybrid I have is when it's COLD. The car has heated everything, but my feet and legs freeze for like 15-20 minutes unless I drive crazy. It's a go/no go for me. It must have at least a resistive heater or more preferably a heat pump not built into the drive line (so that it warms up in the driveway).
I have a 2023 and I preheat and defrost the windshield while still plugged in. Works great.
Amazing review . Thanks. Good work by both of you.
I test drove the car yesterday and found it to be an amazing drive. They were selling the base model for $1K over MSRP. If you are buying it to save $$$ not a good idea. You are paying close to $48K out the door. You can buy a hybrid for much less. To get all the bells and whistles including a Bose sound system, you will pay over $50K. Great drive though.
They offer $7500 lease cash which brings price down quite a bit.
There is no financial benefit to hybrids or PHEV unless you drive about 100,000 miles a year and keep it for well over 5 years. Electricity, especially at public charging stations is not cheap.
In 2022 you have to admire an interior of no nonsense. Everything is easy to understand even if you never drove the car. You can plug your phone with your regular usb cable. You can turn a knob for the sound... Never thought I'd be excited about that.
I like my 2016 Outlander ES (I bought new for my wife in 2015) for its reliability, currently at the 120k miles I have on it with almost zero issues, but I can’t buy new struts for it unless I go to the dealer and spend over $1000 for four unloaded struts. Maybe it’s a base model problem but geez, $1000 for four strut cartridges is just insane. Also I had to spend $360 for two new rear hatch lift supports because no one else makes them for a late 2015/2016 model. Again maybe a rare 2016 base model problem but I will definitely buy a Toyota next whenever I can find one on a lot. Still it is a very reliable engine and CVT at 120k miles.
No aftermarket cartridges work? Maybe hatch struts from wrecked cars?
I’m ready to buy this Outlander because the RAV4 prime is like a unicorn and or 10k over sticker.
@@williamconrad1087 wait a bit, the Mitsu will be under MSRP.
Excellent video. Superb content and presentation.
Is there anyway you guys at TFL could please rate or test this with off-road/light camping? Worried about getting stuck on dirt hills and such maybe compare with the all gas model too?
Nice job Tommy, Bigger than I need but a very nice vehicle!
Great option imo.
You want fast charging to future proof the car and also free up spots at charging stations. Pretty soon, there won't be enough charging spots and TIME in the spot is what makes them taken up.
Gas tank capacity for this 2023 Outlander PHEV is 14.8 gallons, up 31% from the small 11.3 gallon tank in the 2022 Outlander PHEV. That's good, but the gas tank capacity of the Range Rover Sport PHEV is 23.8 gallons, which is 61% more than this 2023 Outlander PHEV! Fascinating. Love the 25-gallon gas tank in my 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, but the gas tank in the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is smaller at 19.0 gallons.
I have 2013 ford cmax 13 gallon tank - range 540 miles
4:33 them headrests though...
I like it, in fact, Mitsubishi has a strong reputation for building durable cars. This is a tech company so this comes natural. Now, make the plug-in 3000 GT.
There's nothing "durable" about Jatco CVT transmissions.
"This is a tech company so this comes natural"
Uhhhh you do know Mitsubishi cars and the rest of the Mitsubishi company are separate right, current Mitsubishi Motors is pretty much a subsidiary of Nissan, the new Outlander is literally a different version of the Rogue
@@Black-Villain subsidiaries share technology and resources. I know, I work for a multinational company with over 50 subsidiaries.
@@nodak81 this one does not have a Jatco CVT, but rather a special single-speed transmission used on PHEVs
It was the Cordia I had an 83 can you tell me the special transmission it had?
Personally I would lose the third row seats and opt for bigger battery so it can do longer trips making the fast charging more worth it.
Or a spare tire.
@@gpaull2 In New Zealand the base model ditches the rear seat and you get... a spare tyre!
DO NOT FAST CHARGE IT IS BAD FOR THE BATTERY
I glanced thru and didn't see the 4th model Mitsubishi mentioned....Cordia. It was a coupe that was available with a 2.0 turbo 4cyl engine. My sister drove the 83 Tredia turbo (sedan version of the Cordia), and I had the 85 Mirage Coupe 1.6 turbo 4 cyl. I worked every day after high school to pay for it and the expensive insurance premiums due to it being a turbo engine. Both cars were very reliable and fun to drive. We knew if we drove them hard, we had to let them idle a few min to circulate coolant to cool down the turbo bearings. 3000 mile oil changes were mandatory with conventional oil. I wonder if Nissan or Renault influenced the upscale interior of the new Outlander. They and Mitsubishi are partners as of late - trying to survive.
Did Mitsu fix the fluttering hood problem at HWY speeds ?
Lot's of complaints with 2021 models .
Yes, there was a TSB on it, and new ones went out the door with the fix since probably May or June.
Yes, if you had an affected one, they'd replace the hood. The new ones coming now do not have hood flutter.
Hi Tommy. Very interesting video. I'm looking to phev or ev vehicule to replace my F-150. I'm happy to learn that Mitsubishi is doing a cross over with 38 miles of autonomy.
One thing that I would add to the already great presentation, is the reliability! Yes, Mitsubishi has a great long life under proper care and maintenance! You can literally keep these cars for more than 300k miles! Stunning 🎉
Not flash, but good reliable vehicles. We have the latest model Triton pickup (L200) in Australia and she goes great on and off road.
Chicken tax prevents the us from getting the triton, always interested in those...
I have the first model and I'm over 300.000KM and still love it.
I’ve been waiting for this one, I think it’s best overall total value. You didn’t mention the vehicle to load I don’t think though
1500 watt AC outlet in the cargo area.
Most reliable vehicle I've ever owned was a 2013 Outlander with the V6.
My electric rates are jumping 64% in November. Not sure electric is going to be any cheaper than gas.
Where are you based? Here in NZ electricity actually got a little cheaper with tighter regulation of the industry.
@@DiscoFang electricity is going up in the UK. Still cheaper than ICE but perhaps hybrid with 45-50 plus mpg will be cheaper if you take into accounts that the EV car is usually more expensive to buy. Then if you look at less real world range, that's a big inconvenience for some drivers, especially when the temp today is - 2 celcius where the Range is affected a lot.
A faster ac charger would have been more useful than fast charging. I don’t really understand why you’d ever fast charge a plug in hybrid
I do. Ride share.
The previous gen PHEV was incredibly popular in the Scandinavian countries, and I’m sure this one will be too, but I really wonder how many US buyers will pony up $50k for a Nissan Rogue wearing a Mitsubishi badge, especially without the tax credit. Personally, I think it seems like a great vehicle, but the home charging rate is very disappointing. Thinking about the DC charging in the real world, who wants to spend 38 minutes at a public charger every day after work just to get 38 more miles to get to work the next day? I wish they would have either given it 150DC or up the home charging rate.
What mechanical components does it share with Nissan Rogue?
Mitsubishi Cordia . . . a little hatchback . . . . a friend had wrecked his Escort. I helped him look for a new rig and he ended up with the Cordia. Drove great, had it for four or five years, the car died when wedged between a concrete side barrier and a semi truck, although Wayne survived with minor injuries.
Great option imo. Most city drivers could drive 90% of the time on electric only. But I hope that yellowish brown leather isn't the only option with the black seats.
You broke my heart about the tax credit. Ironically, the only PHEVs I'm looking at are made in Japan...
Thanks Tommy for sharing your review.
I have an Outlander PHEV, with Chademo (UK). Some BEV drivers might complain about a PHEV using a public charger, and I take their concerns seriously and act on them when they pay my fuel costs. Whilst they aren't paying me anything, who cares?
It's a public charger for the public..
Good review! 👍 Please do another video by comparing to the Kia Sorento PHEV
also the Jeeo Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe trims, more good PHEVs.
Fast charger excellent idea.. being able to power my home is a plus.i live in South Africa and we have 6 hours blackouts per day. The only thing I heard from another review is the this car runs out of power for overtaking at 120 km to 150km
Maybe slow down a bit? EV range drops drastically at high speeds.
You didn't talk about how the 4 cylinder engine works in conjunction with the electric motors.
Hey Tommy great report as always enthusiasm and knowledge maybe should teach them of the older guys the dodge call? I know Mitsubishi made those for Dodge but I don’t know what they called it maybe the mirage? And the car looks beautiful. I’m a Toyota fan but I would definitely look at this, but with the current supply issues who knows if we’ll ever get it
The EU is talking about banning PHEVs due to only 46% of owners charging it and only 11% of executives. Most credits will disappear for these types of vehicles if people don't use them as designed. Too bad really. Like the look of the new Outlander.
EU more like PU
I have a RAV4 Prime and drive it all electric unless I go on a long trip. It’s a lot of fun to drive it as an EV so it’s a no brainer to me. I think what you are talking about is an EU issue. I can’t imagine anyone going through they trouble to get a PHEV these days and then drive it as a regular hybrid. Charging may also be a bigger issue in a European city as opposed to an American suburb. Takes about 5 seconds for me to plug mine in.
Living in the EU police state is just getting worse every year.
@17:38 notice the car hatch is open?
How does a phev car work? Do I have to charge the battery every night? Or using the gas and battery together the battery will last more than a day?
If you don't charge it then it drives like a hybrid. The battery itself never discharges completely and even then it shows empty it still has around 25-30% capacity left to power the electric motors while ICE charges the battery. Unless at higher speeds there is no connection between the gasoline engine and wheels.