Got our 2023 Outlander PHEV last week. With Winter tires and the S-AWC we feel like we are driving on pavement even on a snow covered road. Simply amazing!
RE: slowing down on snow, I hear it's better/safer to minimize touching the brake pedal and allow the one-pedal engine-braking system slow you down more safely.
@zekew7546 had a volt for 5 years, using the regenerative braking definitely feels better than the friction brakes in the anow and bad weather. Signing for a outlander phev this weekend. Can't wait.
Being down the car Utube rabbit hole, I’ve seen A-LOT of reviews. However, this reviewer is one of the very few that I’ve repeatedly watched the same review 2-3 times. Chocked full of good, practical info for my new car buying decision. Kudos & thanks!
What mitsi dealer don't explain to outlander phev customers. The best way to save fuel on long journeys is to put it on save mode and save the EV for low-speed areas. Driving with your battery depleated regularly will make you use more fuel and potential early battery degrade in the long run. Just understand that this is still technically a hybrid, cheaping out by heavily relying on the battery while it's depleted, the generator will have to work harder to regen powering the electric motors at the same time.
I have been a fan of Mitsubishi for a few decades now. I currently own a 2019 Outlander Sport BUT I just ordered a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL touring, fully loaded. I AM SO EXCITED for it to come in! Your video gets me even more excited! I had to wait until this month to purchase, not only for it to be released in the States, but also for my local dealership to "learn how to work on them" before they could officially sell them. I cannot wait, have I said that already!? LOL Thanks for the great and comprehensive video. This is probably one of the best I've watched about the 2023 PHEV.
We purchased our 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander GT phev in mid-april 2023. This car has been even more than expected. The battery range on the car is far more than the EPA estimate and the ability to regenerate electricity is phenomenal when driving. Since purchase we have put on 1,050 kms with virtually all of it being under battery power. Our range has consistently being higher than 70 km per charge and usually in the range of between 80 and 90 km per charge. Admittedly I am driving conservatively however I am not hypermiling. I use the battery and one pedal driving all the time as well as an eco mode and with this I'm getting well over the EPA rating. In every sense of the word the car has been much more than expected. With the 20-in wheels the car ride is very much Volvo like being that it is comfortable yet a little firm in ride however the car Corners like it's on Rails and when the demand is there it goes like a jackrabbit. The amount of torque in the electric motors really makes the car a Powerhouse. The one downside for The Outlander in North America is the towing capacity being 1500 lb versus 3,600 lb everywhere else in the world such as Australia where the car is getting superb reviews. This rating does the Outlander a disservice . For the interest of readers my driving has been 30% Highway and 70% City driving and I have found virtually no difference in the ability to get the high number of kilometers per charge when on the highway versus the city especially using the one pedal driving mode. My procedure went starting is to turn the dial to eco then press the EV mode and then press the one pedal driving mode on the console. This is a fabulous vehicle with a very tight turning radius. Victoria BC
Do you find it odd when the gas engine kicks on? I find that sometimes it’s quite random even when the temp is ideal for EV only driving and I’m babying the accelerator.
It shouldnt Use eco mode then press ev then one pedal driving button anf motor will not come on unless the battery instant gauge hits the slightly less bright dots. You can also leave it in normal press ev anf one pedal button which gives a sharper pedal response. I dont though as only use as said at the start. If you have not put fuel in the tank for a few months the car will consume fuel so as to prevent stale gas syndrome.i also use the adbanced cruise control 70% of my driving regardless city or highway. Eco mode does not prevent more assertive acceleration if desired. Comment again if further discussion desired. Hope this helps.
I got the only one in South Australia, have covered 2500 km and used 25 litres of fuel, average 1 litre per 100 km, driving 50/50 urban,/ highway,costs about 3$ a charge, which I do overnight at home, won't be an issue when I get solar battery back up, bought a spare for 100$, I only use recharge when going up hill and regularly getting 10km extra charge going down hill, so far so good.
I can’t wait to test it in Warner weather. As I said, this test was the worst case scenario in terms of EV range since the gas engine has to cone in when it’s so cold.
Hi, I've seen just about every video on this vehicle and yours was really great. A charming part of it was when your wife was sitting in there with you and she was smiling and nodding at certain points showing that she really likes the vehicle as well and you could tell it was genuine. This vehicle blew my mind and I bought it and it blew my mind even more. Like you I have been hooked on trying to get the best mileage out of it and I am in pure EV mode as much as possible. You really covered a lot and it was a very down-to-earth video.
Received our 2023 Outlander PHEV last Tuesday. It's been snowing here on the East Coast since. It performs very very well in the snow. I am absolutely obsessed with trying to keep it in EV mode. I find that during the current temperatures (-1 to 2 degrees C) the ICE is on for the first 2-3km of every trip in EV mode but then kicks off until there is abrupt acceleration or the battery is depleted. Thanks for your review under real world conditions, driving around with your family in tow.
Maybe you haven't tried yet, since your new obsession with rollin' dat EV mode on the strix, but what kind of mileage do you get once the battery is fully depleted? either L/100kms or mpg? Extremely curious since numbers are allz over based on reviews I'm trying to find. Also, what's your highest range on EV only? Thanks in advance, and enjoy that sweet new ride!
I wish they just dropped Chademo and went with a 7.2kw or 9.6kw on board inverter to allow for real level 2 charging instead of having fast charging. Plugging a PHEV in to fast chargers with actual EVs waiting in line is asking for a nerdy plugin civil war.
If people would say you were based@ Mitsubishi Headquaters by the Technical team during the whole design process, I would believe it, you do know a lot about this car ! This is the best review of the Outlander PHEV I've seen so far. Thank you Sir. Great Job!!
I own a Ford Escape PHEV and I am always playing the game to improve my fuel economy. I am now looking for new spots where I can charge for free (mostly) to either walk the dog, make groceries, go to a shopping mall etc
The Outlander PHEV is a home run game changer for Mitsubishi. I owned a new Mitsubishi many years ago but since then nothing they have made was on my wish list. I love just about everything about the Outlander. The one that that keeps me from pulling the trigger is I really want a Highlander sized vehicle while this is built on a Rogue platform.
Yes, we have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe (PHEV). We're hooked, and this Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV may be a great addition for my wife! We like the 1500W outlet. I'll bet I could adapt Openpilot for hands-free driving (replacement for the stock Lane Keeping Assist System, better and with neural net driver monitoring for safe hands-free operation on long boring drives).
We don’t just play the game with our own economy but my spouse and I play between us AND there was an unofficial competition at work with PHEV drivers. Great review, nice and thorough and we chuckled at the cat and hairdryer.
Soooooo??? What's your personal best? L/100kms or mpg, max EV only range, and/or once battery fully depleted, fuel economy??? Any stats would be wonderfully appreciated, thanks!
Here's an example for you. I ordered one of these in GT Trim around the 27th of January. I was advised the GT Trim will take six months to one year before it came in. However, I received a call from my dealership last Wednesday and was told that my car was on it's way and that I should have it by the end of this month or early April.
@@homeschoolindianmom …Yes! I took delivery on March 28. I’m loving it! Gas gauge has hardly moved. It’s fun to drive. Very comfortable. I look good in it, too! I highly recommend it!
Yes, Brian, I am hooked driving my Sorento PHEV and I "play" by turning off heat in cold winter days, since this car does not have a heat pump so any heat required inside the cabin will turn on the gas engine and give me less than 999 mpg which I do not like seeing lol. Great review as always, Brian and keep up the good work!
great team w you, I wouldn’t had enough quiet time w my boys to do a review like that. Mitsubishi drop level 3 on phev and bring faster changing on levels 1-2.
This car seems to check all the boxes! Great review. I could kick myself for not putting down 400.00 and doing a purchase contract with a dealer On AUGUST 12th 2022 before the new EV BILL came into law. This would have been a steal at $31,500.00 (-$7500 FEDERAL Credit) USA. I hope that new GEORGIA senator EV bill gets past it will give manufacturer's 18 mos to prepare for the new law instead of the circus of bill that just instantly happened. It would make this car eligible again for an EV credit. LOVE the 1500W for Tailgating and Camping. I sure hope this car is a homerun it should be for Mitsubishi!
Unless you had a sales contract it doesn’t matter. The legislation specifies that it must have a sales contract, US dealers didn’t even know pricing until November. On a side note, IF you have a company/business you can still get the $7500 rebate, in addition it qualifies for the Bush’s Era tax rebate on vehicle in excess of 6000 lbs GVWR, THAT’s a BIG deal. You can “write off” the cost over 1-5 years, check with a tax advisor to see if this makes sense for you
@@EverydayReviews2022 in all seriousness, great review as always!! And I do play the game in my Maverick hybrid!! I had a FIAT 500 Abarth that I put 84,000 smiled filled miles on from 2013-2019, so any and all fun , spirited driving I've needed in my life has been satisfied :). The Maverick loves the slower, eco minded driving and shows it with great MPG. This new Outlander seems to be a great contender, looking forward to a test drive.
The only thing I was concerned about is Mitsubishi has been almost non-existent in the U.S.A. for the last decade...you just don't hear about them or see any new cars. This also means there are very few dealers. I like the Outlander PHEV but was concerned about Mitsubishi's small footprint in the U.S.A.
One thing that wasn't explained in this video is it only takes about 90 min to get about 80% of EV range with its own generator. This would be an uber/taxi drivers dream.
I thought the Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the best selling PHEV? I think the biggest problem Mitsubishi will have is the lack of dealer support in the US. What DC fast charging port does it use? Couldn't tell but it looks like Chademo (which is rapidly going away in the US). And what's the point of DC fast charging on a PHEV? Just put gas in it.
Very good video. Thanks. My dilemma is that I have a deposit on both the outlander PHEV and an EV6. I was told by my Mitsubishi dealership that I should be able to take delivery by the end of the month. The Kia EV6 probably won’t be available until March or April 2023. My initial intent was to go full out EV, but when I see the practical side of a PHEV…..I’ve never owned a Mitsubishi, am a bit wary of the overall quality of the product long term. 🤔🤷
If you maintain your vehicles according to manufacturers' recommendations, you need not worry about owning a Mitsubishi!!! Surprising to many, our Mitsubishis have been FAR more reliable than the Toyotas our family USED TO OWN (which were plagued with excessive oil consumption, oil sludge, Corolla CVT defect/failure, Tacoma rusted frames and cracked truck beds). Our Mitsubishis (Dodge Raider, Expo LRV, Galant) may not be as popular or talked-about by the average American vlogger as the typical go-to models here in the US (RAV4, CR-V, Rogue, Sportage, Tucson), but they have been bulletproof and faithful -- NEVER, EVER letting us down. We rented the outgoing Outlander PHEV a few times and absolutely loved its smooth, seamless hybrid system...FAR SMOOTHER than ANY current Toyota or Honda we test-drove. This new generation Outlander knocks it out of the park!!! Go Mitsubishi!!!👏👍🤙💪
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Awesome review! I got my new Outlander PHEV in June here in NZ. Interesting that it takes you 16 hours to charge from your standard home plug. I get a full charge in 8-10 hours using the supplied 10 Amp charger that I can plug into a standard socket. I've never seen my car go into the Parallel EV mode. It's always in Series mode. What conditions are needed for it to engage Parallel mode? And to answer your question, I swore I'd never change my driving style. But I now find myself restricting my speed coming down hills just so I can put charge back into the battery!
Its not in the same ballpark. The Mitsubishi phev is about 15% better than the RAV4 on capabilities. Whereas the kia Sorento is built with last generation technology and doesnt even have enough power to quailify for the full gov rebate. When they designed the Sorento, they picked the ideal cost balance for the manufacturer, not the customer. Its not awful, but price to value its not worth it. Those second generation Phevs were barely worth it. Lots of brands are trying to sell them anyway because their behind the game. Building PHEVs is harder than the other types of cars, because they need to be perfect. You can get away with inefficiencies and trade off in the other types of vehicles. The new generation phevs are: The Rav4 (First to the party), the Mitsubishi Outlander, and soon to be the Kia Niro Phev. The kia niro phev is going to be fantastic, and has the highest value for its price, assuming you dont mind its small.
Hey Brian, great review. I was wondering what are your thoughts on the reliability and resale value of the outlander PHEV from past models? Also how is Mitsubishi as a dealership / brand regarding service?
@@EverydayReviews2022 I heard that since Mitsubishi is a relatively small company compared to the bigger brands that getting parts for service can be an issue. Is this correct?
I thought this shared a platform with the new Nissan Rogue? Does that mean the Nissan Rogue is also designed as a PHEV? Why isn't there a Nissan Rogue hybrid or PHEV?
Level 2 charging is to slow, 3.5 KW takes 6 hours to charge at home, yes you can fast charge in 38 minutes, I have a Honda Clarity that charges at home in 2 and 1/2 hours at 6.6 KW.
Love this review, thank you for a great job on shedding light on this amazing unit! A lot of reviewers miss the mark on properly explaining things but you did great justice- so thank you! For anyone wondering- I have many other videos doing a deeper dive on this vehicle! Check it out :)
Thanks for the review, Brian. The official mileage numbers for pure-hybrid mode on Mitsubishi's (Cdn) website say 9L/100km, while you said you got 6.2L/100km. Is that because your numbers are from highway driving, while Mitsubishi is quoting city driving numbers? To take the point further, most other PHEVs claim 7L/100km (if not lower), so doesn't that put the Outlander at a huge disadvantage compared to the likes of Kia Sportage PHEV (let alone the RAV4)?
Yes that was mainly highway. I just ran it out of EV now and will run it gas only for a bit to see what numbers I get again. I won't drive too much though on just gas if I don't have to since gas is $$$ and electricity is so much cheaper which is why I plug-in every day. I'll update once I get some miles on it. I asked Cynthia my wife to take it today so it'll get at least 7- kms on it with no charge.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Any update on the gas only driving combined or city fuel economy? VERY interested to know before purchasing. Also to verify, you said the 6.2L/100kms was mostly highway driving? That's very good indeed if that's the case. Thanks again, and great video, very much appreciated!
@@countdadcula4475 HI BRIAN. Love your reviews! the 6.2L /100 kms - at what speed were you driving most of the time. Also how many kms were you getting in city driving on EV? Great video. Very much appreciated
@@EverydayReviews2022 HI BRIAN. Love your reviews! the 6.2L /100 kms - at what speed were you driving most of the time. Also how many kms were you getting in city driving on EV? Great video. Very much appreciated
@EverydayReviews2022 this has probably already been asked. how many km roughly at hyw speeds will it take to charge battery's while driving to 100% ? We are picking up ours shortly and im having a hard time finding information on it? Thnx
@@charlieschanel9203 I don’t know how many miles as I’ve never done it and it would really vary depending on your speed, conditions, temperature. I do know that by just running the engine without driving it takes 90 min. I have the vehicle right now and next time I do a long drive I’ll try it. Sorry because that doesn’t answer your question.
excellent video! I'm owning a tesla model 3. I would like to have a 2nd car for family and I'm interested in this car. how ever, i have few questions 1) how good is the application (compared to tesla apps)? is there any delay upon pressing a command? 2) can we precondition the car remotely with the application? or remote control? 3) We still need to do a regular maintenance right? like the oil change, transmission oil change, fluid, etc, 4) The acceleration is quick (either on full electric or gaz?) or some delay ? 5) I only need 35km from home to my work place and i have chargers at work and home. So basically, I don't need to fill up the tank at all just for work purpose right?
If you're using cruise control and you're going downhill will the cruise control automatically activate the regenerative braking or do you have to manually press that paddle on the steering wheel?
It will use regen braking pretty well anytime you brake up to a certain point. No need to use paddles. Paddles just provide even more, good for longer hills.
@@EverydayReviews2022 I'm asking about driving on cruise control. Will the cruise control automatically increase regenerative braking on a downhill grade?
So I have narrowed my options for a new car to the ID.4 or the 2023 Outlander Phev. I like the size and utility of the Outlander but I feel the ID.4 is the best EV deal for my needs. I am really stuck on which vehicle is best for me and my family.
A family member and a coworker have Mach-Es and I know people with Teslas and a VW ID.4… They all complain about range anxiety when taking their cars on road trips or how inconvenient it is having to charge it even at fast charging stations. PHEVs are the best of both worlds. I’m buying one to commute to work. I have multiple charging stations in my apartment building and several charging stations at work, so “fuel” will be free for me. When I go on a road trip, I can fill up my gas tank in 3 minutes instead of 30 minutes for 80% of the battery. People are reporting higher EV range than what Mitsubishi reported, as well as 35+MPG in hybrid mode, so it’s a no brainer!
Just to add on to what johnson said: PHEVs are one of the harder cars to manufacture well, because you cant get away with cheap engines or electric motors. Every iota of energy wasted is noticed. Only tesla has electric motors so efficient they truly increase your electric range any more than you will get with a phev. Yes, you will pay less for moving your vehicle with an electric car. However, the way they price electric vehicles makes sure that you wont see those returns inside of 5 years. Essentially, the car companies are taking a cut of your fuel efficiency. Enter a phev, with required electric motors that are more efficient than most electric cars, including an engine, with the only thing it doesnt have that an electric car has is less batterys. But it still has some. And its cheaper than the electric vehicle. What I am saying is that your being ripped off on electric vehicles. The phev is a full electric vehicle with a motor in it that is somehow cheaper. Get more for your money. Why not. Also if everyone bought a phev right now instead of electric vehicles, they would all cost less to make, and would be significantly better for the environment than just a few people having electric cars. Thats why the gov wants them.
Avoid the ID4 at ALL cost!!!! There are SOOOOOOO many problems with it in China -- where VW/Audi makes over 50% of its profits EVERY year. Chinese customers are turning them in in droves.
Love your reviews! Currently have a deposit on the sportage phev ex premium in Ontario, but now I'm torn . Do you think the base trim ES Outlander phev is a better vehicle for the money? Thank you!
Kias and Hyundai have been getting recalls due to fire risks. Mitsubishi Outlander has been the best selling PHEV vehicle IN THE WORLD for many years, so they’ve perfected the technology.
Just a heads up that the Sportage/Santa Fe do not have true "ELECTRIC ONLY" Ev mode. The gasoline engine does come on quite frequently around town. And they do not have the 1500 watt out which is great for camping trips.
so on a PHEV, if your everyday drive is more than 38 miles, the battery will deplete all the time and so your down to the gas engine therefore your horse power and torque is down as well until you charge up again?? so how is this better than a hybrid?
The battery is never completed depleted and it operates as a regular hybrid after your range is 0 and at times it’ll retain range from regen braking. It’s like a regular hybrid but you get the first 38 likes of driving for pretty well free plus all the other benefits of a PHEV like EV incentives. HOV access not to mention a great AWD system
Definitely a premium to be paid for sure but compared to what else it competes with, this one is a very compelling package especially if you can get some $$$ off with some EV incentives.
You can drive it in EV mode in the city and then just revert to a regular hybrid after the battery is depleted. For sure if you charged it everyday, you'd be saving a ton.
@@user-ox8ix6lf4r Vapor state? Is that the same as oxidation? What about moisture contamination and turning into a thick varnish? Can pressurization help with that?
I hope Mitsubishi will back in Europe with this model.Somehow they decided to leave that market even Outlander was no 1 best PHEV sale model in own class.Madness...They (Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi) want give a chance to Nissan Xtrail phev model.
Mitsubishi can make the greatest cars in the world but if they don't really have a dealer network what's the point? That's why buying Honda or Toyota or the big three is it better option In case you need to get anything repair or get parts.
It is being sold for $15K more than a non PHEV outlander.....so, one would need to own it for at least ten years, if not more to break even with the gasoline savings.
It does depend where you live. In some places you get over 10k off for EV incentives which makes it a very tempting proposition. With no rebates yes it’s a steep premium.
When the weather is warmer like it is now the gas engine has stayed off so a much different experience. It’s also good for the engine to kick on once in a while just to keep things lubricated. I’m with you though, the less the better.
She didn’t even know I was going to record that day and she didn’t have much seat time to make any judgement this time. She will be more of an opinion on the next one for sure. Thanks!
Got our 2023 Outlander PHEV last week. With Winter tires and the S-AWC we feel like we are driving on pavement even on a snow covered road. Simply amazing!
Congratulations ! Should I also buy phev by exchanging my existing one month old gasoline SEL 2023 model 😅
What winter tires did you get? Our PHEV should be delivered soon
RE: slowing down on snow, I hear it's better/safer to minimize touching the brake pedal and allow the one-pedal engine-braking system slow you down more safely.
Hows the ride comfort and road noise?
@zekew7546 had a volt for 5 years, using the regenerative braking definitely feels better than the friction brakes in the anow and bad weather. Signing for a outlander phev this weekend. Can't wait.
Being down the car Utube rabbit hole, I’ve seen A-LOT of reviews. However, this reviewer is one of the very few that I’ve repeatedly watched the same review 2-3 times. Chocked full of good, practical info for my new car buying decision. Kudos & thanks!
What mitsi dealer don't explain to outlander phev customers. The best way to save fuel on long journeys is to put it on save mode and save the EV for low-speed areas.
Driving with your battery depleated regularly will make you use more fuel and potential early battery degrade in the long run. Just understand that this is still technically a hybrid, cheaping out by heavily relying on the battery while it's depleted, the generator will have to work harder to regen powering the electric motors at the same time.
I have been a fan of Mitsubishi for a few decades now. I currently own a 2019 Outlander Sport BUT I just ordered a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL touring, fully loaded. I AM SO EXCITED for it to come in! Your video gets me even more excited! I had to wait until this month to purchase, not only for it to be released in the States, but also for my local dealership to "learn how to work on them" before they could officially sell them. I cannot wait, have I said that already!? LOL
Thanks for the great and comprehensive video. This is probably one of the best I've watched about the 2023 PHEV.
We purchased our 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander GT phev in mid-april 2023. This car has been even more than expected. The battery range on the car is far more than the EPA estimate and the ability to regenerate electricity is phenomenal when driving. Since purchase we have put on 1,050 kms with virtually all of it being under battery power. Our range has consistently being higher than 70 km per charge and usually in the range of between 80 and 90 km per charge. Admittedly I am driving conservatively however I am not hypermiling. I use the battery and one pedal driving all the time as well as an eco mode and with this I'm getting well over the EPA rating. In every sense of the word the car has been much more than expected. With the 20-in wheels the car ride is very much Volvo like being that it is comfortable yet a little firm in ride however the car Corners like it's on Rails and when the demand is there it goes like a jackrabbit. The amount of torque in the electric motors really makes the car a Powerhouse. The one downside for The Outlander in North America is the towing capacity being 1500 lb versus 3,600 lb everywhere else in the world such as Australia where the car is getting superb reviews. This rating does the Outlander a disservice . For the interest of readers my driving has been 30% Highway and 70% City driving and I have found virtually no difference in the ability to get the high number of kilometers per charge when on the highway versus the city especially using the one pedal driving mode. My procedure went starting is to turn the dial to eco then press the EV mode and then press the one pedal driving mode on the console. This is a fabulous vehicle with a very tight turning radius. Victoria BC
Do you find it odd when the gas engine kicks on? I find that sometimes it’s quite random even when the temp is ideal for EV only driving and I’m babying the accelerator.
It shouldnt
Use eco mode then press ev then one pedal driving button anf motor will not come on unless the battery instant gauge hits the slightly less bright dots. You can also leave it in normal press ev anf one pedal button which gives a sharper pedal response. I dont though as only use as said at the start. If you have not put fuel in the tank for a few months the car will consume fuel so as to prevent stale gas syndrome.i also use the adbanced cruise control 70% of my driving regardless city or highway. Eco mode does not prevent more assertive acceleration if desired. Comment again if further discussion desired. Hope this helps.
I got the only one in South Australia, have covered 2500 km and used 25 litres of fuel, average 1 litre per 100 km, driving 50/50 urban,/ highway,costs about 3$ a charge, which I do overnight at home, won't be an issue when I get solar battery back up, bought a spare for 100$, I only use recharge when going up hill and regularly getting 10km extra charge going down hill, so far so good.
I can’t wait to test it in Warner weather. As I said, this test was the worst case scenario in terms of EV range since the gas engine has to cone in when it’s so cold.
Hi, I've seen just about every video on this vehicle and yours was really great. A charming part of it was when your wife was sitting in there with you and she was smiling and nodding at certain points showing that she really likes the vehicle as well and you could tell it was genuine. This vehicle blew my mind and I bought it and it blew my mind even more. Like you I have been hooked on trying to get the best mileage out of it and I am in pure EV mode as much as possible. You really covered a lot and it was a very down-to-earth video.
Received our 2023 Outlander PHEV last Tuesday. It's been snowing here on the East Coast since. It performs very very well in the snow. I am absolutely obsessed with trying to keep it in EV mode. I find that during the current temperatures (-1 to 2 degrees C) the ICE is on for the first 2-3km of every trip in EV mode but then kicks off until there is abrupt acceleration or the battery is depleted. Thanks for your review under real world conditions, driving around with your family in tow.
Wait till it gets warmer, you’ll notice a big difference
Enjoy!
Maybe you haven't tried yet, since your new obsession with rollin' dat EV mode on the strix, but what kind of mileage do you get once the battery is fully depleted? either L/100kms or mpg? Extremely curious since numbers are allz over based on reviews I'm trying to find. Also, what's your highest range on EV only? Thanks in advance, and enjoy that sweet new ride!
Didn’t know the new PHEV came with a cat too. Might just switch my 2022 outlander for that one instead 😁
I wish they just dropped Chademo and went with a 7.2kw or 9.6kw on board inverter to allow for real level 2 charging instead of having fast charging. Plugging a PHEV in to fast chargers with actual EVs waiting in line is asking for a nerdy plugin civil war.
If people would say you were based@ Mitsubishi Headquaters by the Technical team during the whole design process, I would believe it, you do know a lot about this car !
This is the best review of the Outlander PHEV I've seen so far.
Thank you Sir.
Great Job!!
I own a Ford Escape PHEV and I am always playing the game to improve my fuel economy. I am now looking for new spots where I can charge for free (mostly) to either walk the dog, make groceries, go to a shopping mall etc
Man this SUV is Awesome.
The Outlander PHEV is a home run game changer for Mitsubishi. I owned a new Mitsubishi many years ago but since then nothing they have made was on my wish list. I love just about everything about the Outlander. The one that that keeps me from pulling the trigger is I really want a Highlander sized vehicle while this is built on a Rogue platform.
I've ordered one! Top of the line!
Yes, we have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe (PHEV). We're hooked, and this Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV may be a great addition for my wife! We like the 1500W outlet. I'll bet I could adapt Openpilot for hands-free driving (replacement for the stock Lane Keeping Assist System, better and with neural net driver monitoring for safe hands-free operation on long boring drives).
You haven't mentioned that it is made in Japan and top pick in IIHS crash test
We don’t just play the game with our own economy but my spouse and I play between us AND there was an unofficial competition at work with PHEV drivers. Great review, nice and thorough and we chuckled at the cat and hairdryer.
Soooooo??? What's your personal best? L/100kms or mpg, max EV only range, and/or once battery fully depleted, fuel economy??? Any stats would be wonderfully appreciated, thanks!
I was on the wall , but you convinced me , i am going to se a SEL model tomorrow
I have got the same car in Sydney Australia last week. Thanks to this channel that help convinced me to get this.
Here's an example for you. I ordered one of these in GT Trim around the 27th of January. I was advised the GT Trim will take six months to one year before it came in. However, I received a call from my dealership last Wednesday and was told that my car was on it's way and that I should have it by the end of this month or early April.
Did you get it? And how has it been so far?
@@homeschoolindianmom …Yes! I took delivery on March 28. I’m loving it! Gas gauge has hardly moved. It’s fun to drive. Very comfortable. I look good in it, too! I highly recommend it!
Yes, Brian, I am hooked driving my Sorento PHEV and I "play" by turning off heat in cold winter days, since this car does not have a heat pump so any heat required inside the cabin will turn on the gas engine and give me less than 999 mpg which I do not like seeing lol. Great review as always, Brian and keep up the good work!
I had an 2018 outlander! And now i changed to Mazda, but now i'm seriously thinking of going back to mitsubishi outlander phev! Great review!!
Do you own the CX 90 PHEV?
Great detailed review, thanks. Test drove one here today in Australia and loved it. Currently a 12-14 month wait time though!
Great to hear!
Thats a really good review. Got all the information that I was looking for. Awesome, thanks.
The cat played a very important part in this review. I bet she loves Outlander PHEV.
Very important 🐱
Just bought one of these. Great proffesional review. Thank you.
Props to your kids for not asking, “are we there yet?”
Thanks for your information and review.
Thanks for showing a family driving in it and sitting in the 3rd row - have not found a family video yet for this family car!
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada my sister lives in surrey bc and she's considering this phev thanks for the presentation
Loved your review. Nice to see the RAV4 Prime is getting some serious competition. Also, I can't believe how fast your kids are growing!
Thanks and yes as they say, “growing like weeds”😀
@@EverydayReviews2022 😂
Outlander PHEV is much better than the RAV4
Prime has 300hp, 600 miles total driving range while this has 248hp and only 428 miles total driving range
@@chaoseus where do you get this specs at?? the outlander phev only has 248hp
great team w you, I wouldn’t had enough quiet time w my boys to do a review like that. Mitsubishi drop level 3 on phev and bring faster changing on levels 1-2.
The Outlander PhEv is the only NON Luxury phev with level 3 CHAdeMO dc fast charging :)
This car seems to check all the boxes! Great review. I could kick myself for not putting down 400.00 and doing a purchase contract with a dealer On AUGUST 12th 2022 before the new EV BILL came into law. This would have been a steal at $31,500.00 (-$7500 FEDERAL Credit) USA. I hope that new GEORGIA senator EV bill gets past it will give manufacturer's 18 mos to prepare for the new law instead of the circus of bill that just instantly happened. It would make this car eligible again for an EV credit. LOVE the 1500W for Tailgating and Camping. I sure hope this car is a homerun it should be for Mitsubishi!
Unless you had a sales contract it doesn’t matter. The legislation specifies that it must have a sales contract, US dealers didn’t even know pricing until November. On a side note, IF you have a company/business you can still get the $7500 rebate, in addition it qualifies for the Bush’s Era tax rebate on vehicle in excess of 6000 lbs GVWR, THAT’s a BIG deal. You can “write off” the cost over 1-5 years, check with a tax advisor to see if this makes sense for you
Why should YOU get a 7,500 tax deduction and not someone poor?
If you can't afford that car buy cheaper one like everybody else.
This car was made in Japan so it doesn’t qualify for taxes credit.
@@raymondwong7674 it Does under the circumstances I noted above
@@ms-jl6dl Maybe because I’m smarter than you? I don’t write the tax laws but I use them to my advantage!
thanks for the super review - love Mitsubishi, owner 2009 Outlander and 2011 Pajero - will need to collect money for this baby
I liked your video because it had a random cat in it.
When my husband and I eventually test drive one, I'm going to straight faced ask about all of the cats it comes with 😸😼
That’s purrrrrrfect 🐱 😀
@@EverydayReviews2022 in all seriousness, great review as always!! And I do play the game in my Maverick hybrid!! I had a FIAT 500 Abarth that I put 84,000 smiled filled miles on from 2013-2019, so any and all fun , spirited driving I've needed in my life has been satisfied :). The Maverick loves the slower, eco minded driving and shows it with great MPG. This new Outlander seems to be a great contender, looking forward to a test drive.
Good and patiently reviewed.
The only thing I was concerned about is Mitsubishi has been almost non-existent in the U.S.A. for the last decade...you just don't hear about them or see any new cars. This also means there are very few dealers. I like the Outlander PHEV but was concerned about Mitsubishi's small footprint in the U.S.A.
We are on the fence between the Outlander PHEV and the Mazda CX 90 PHEV. Please comment if you can compare from your experience. Thanks.
I'm really trying to ignore the front end look for the value of this this Outlander.
i still have my 2013 version and yes my engine also turns on whens it cold.... so not really any different
I have a hunch that the revival of EVO depends on the success of this car...
I want to see extensive off road testing, including in SAND!
Thanks, Brian!
Ciao, Cynthia! 👋🏻👋🏻
Thanks for the detailed review! I am considering getting one myself :)
One thing that wasn't explained in this video is it only takes about 90 min to get about 80% of EV range with its own generator. This would be an uber/taxi drivers dream.
Have test driven one and wow
I thought the Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the best selling PHEV? I think the biggest problem Mitsubishi will have is the lack of dealer support in the US. What DC fast charging port does it use? Couldn't tell but it looks like Chademo (which is rapidly going away in the US). And what's the point of DC fast charging on a PHEV? Just put gas in it.
Thanks Brian, this was a great overview with the tech details I was looking for.
Wish they would put all the active safety features on lower trims
Very good video. Thanks. My dilemma is that I have a deposit on both the outlander PHEV and an EV6. I was told by my Mitsubishi dealership that I should be able to take delivery by the end of the month. The Kia EV6 probably won’t be available until March or April 2023. My initial intent was to go full out EV, but when I see the practical side of a PHEV…..I’ve never owned a Mitsubishi, am a bit wary of the overall quality of the product long term. 🤔🤷
I've had an '18 PHEV for four years, 60,000 miles. No problems at all.
If you maintain your vehicles according to manufacturers' recommendations, you need not worry about owning a Mitsubishi!!! Surprising to many, our Mitsubishis have been FAR more reliable than the Toyotas our family USED TO OWN (which were plagued with excessive oil consumption, oil sludge, Corolla CVT defect/failure, Tacoma rusted frames and cracked truck beds). Our Mitsubishis (Dodge Raider, Expo LRV, Galant) may not be as popular or talked-about by the average American vlogger as the typical go-to models here in the US (RAV4, CR-V, Rogue, Sportage, Tucson), but they have been bulletproof and faithful -- NEVER, EVER letting us down. We rented the outgoing Outlander PHEV a few times and absolutely loved its smooth, seamless hybrid system...FAR SMOOTHER than ANY current Toyota or Honda we test-drove. This new generation Outlander knocks it out of the park!!! Go Mitsubishi!!!👏👍🤙💪
Hope these videos enlighten as to what a disaster both the ID.4 is and how pathetic VW's response has been...almost as secretive and ambiguous as Toyota when it hides and suppresses damaging defects or negative press...
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You're not getting that EV 6 until next year. I just had my tucson phev pushed to 2024....order was placed May 2022. Kia/Hyundai have gone to shit.
@@Nightwing01010 actually getting it in two weeks. I got the call out of the blue 2 weeks ago. Still haven’t decided if I’ll go with it though.
I loved your RVR review. Love this review equally! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Tony
Ah yes, just like my 2 girls... I could put a bubble over their heads... they are thinking...dad talks too much about stuff we don't care about... LOL
Watch out. 70% of the dealers are charging a markup equivalent to the EV Rebate. Essentially taking it for themselves.
More cats, yaay.
Solid review, thanks. Also your camera quality is superior!
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Awesome review! I got my new Outlander PHEV in June here in NZ. Interesting that it takes you 16 hours to charge from your standard home plug. I get a full charge in 8-10 hours using the supplied 10 Amp charger that I can plug into a standard socket.
I've never seen my car go into the Parallel EV mode. It's always in Series mode. What conditions are needed for it to engage Parallel mode?
And to answer your question, I swore I'd never change my driving style. But I now find myself restricting my speed coming down hills just so I can put charge back into the battery!
America households outlets only give 110 volts, unlike us 230-240 volts.
Great video Brian! Iam considering this as well as the Kia Sorento PHEV. How do you rate the 2 in terms of build quality and bang for the buck?
Its not in the same ballpark. The Mitsubishi phev is about 15% better than the RAV4 on capabilities. Whereas the kia Sorento is built with last generation technology and doesnt even have enough power to quailify for the full gov rebate. When they designed the Sorento, they picked the ideal cost balance for the manufacturer, not the customer. Its not awful, but price to value its not worth it. Those second generation Phevs were barely worth it. Lots of brands are trying to sell them anyway because their behind the game. Building PHEVs is harder than the other types of cars, because they need to be perfect. You can get away with inefficiencies and trade off in the other types of vehicles.
The new generation phevs are: The Rav4 (First to the party), the Mitsubishi Outlander, and soon to be the Kia Niro Phev. The kia niro phev is going to be fantastic, and has the highest value for its price, assuming you dont mind its small.
Hey Brian, great review. I was wondering what are your thoughts on the reliability and resale value of the outlander PHEV from past models? Also how is Mitsubishi as a dealership / brand regarding service?
Most PHEV Gen 1 owners rave about their Outlander. This new one really kicks it up on all levels plus you get a 10 year warranty
@@EverydayReviews2022 I heard that since Mitsubishi is a relatively small company compared to the bigger brands that getting parts for service can be an issue. Is this correct?
@@gl5960 Not at all, spare parts available but price is little bit high but available, don't worry
Excellent review ! Buying one lol
I thought this shared a platform with the new Nissan Rogue? Does that mean the Nissan Rogue is also designed as a PHEV? Why isn't there a Nissan Rogue hybrid or PHEV?
There is high demand for Nissan Leaf.
I’m sure there will be eventually
The X-Trail (Rogue outside North America) is available as a hybrid in other markets. They call it e-Power.
@@mileitman that's interesting. Thank you.
Level 2 charging is to slow, 3.5 KW takes 6 hours to charge at home, yes you can fast charge in 38 minutes, I have a Honda Clarity that charges at home in 2 and 1/2 hours at 6.6 KW.
Yes this might be a deal breaker for me. I also have a clarity.
Love this review, thank you for a great job on shedding light on this amazing unit!
A lot of reviewers miss the mark on properly explaining things but you did great justice- so thank you!
For anyone wondering- I have many other videos doing a deeper dive on this vehicle! Check it out :)
You have the awesome captains seat video!! 😄
Thanks for the review, Brian. The official mileage numbers for pure-hybrid mode on Mitsubishi's (Cdn) website say 9L/100km, while you said you got 6.2L/100km. Is that because your numbers are from highway driving, while Mitsubishi is quoting city driving numbers? To take the point further, most other PHEVs claim 7L/100km (if not lower), so doesn't that put the Outlander at a huge disadvantage compared to the likes of Kia Sportage PHEV (let alone the RAV4)?
Yes that was mainly highway. I just ran it out of EV now and will run it gas only for a bit to see what numbers I get again. I won't drive too much though on just gas if I don't have to since gas is $$$ and electricity is so much cheaper which is why I plug-in every day. I'll update once I get some miles on it. I asked Cynthia my wife to take it today so it'll get at least 7- kms on it with no charge.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Any update on the gas only driving combined or city fuel economy? VERY interested to know before purchasing. Also to verify, you said the 6.2L/100kms was mostly highway driving? That's very good indeed if that's the case. Thanks again, and great video, very much appreciated!
@@countdadcula4475 HI BRIAN. Love your reviews! the 6.2L /100 kms - at what speed were you driving most of the time. Also how many kms were you getting in city driving on EV? Great video. Very much appreciated
@@EverydayReviews2022 HI BRIAN. Love your reviews! the 6.2L /100 kms - at what speed were you driving most of the time. Also how many kms were you getting in city driving on EV? Great video. Very much appreciated
Great family review, thank you,
Very good review, very informative. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
@EverydayReviews2022 this has probably already been asked. how many km roughly at hyw speeds will it take to charge battery's while driving to 100% ? We are picking up ours shortly and im having a hard time finding information on it? Thnx
@@charlieschanel9203 I don’t know how many miles as I’ve never done it and it would really vary depending on your speed, conditions, temperature. I do know that by just running the engine without driving it takes 90 min. I have the vehicle right now and next time I do a long drive I’ll try it. Sorry because that doesn’t answer your question.
I’m torn between this and the new Mazda CX-60. Not sure which way to go.
I drive a Prius Prime and I’m always hypermiling. Love it.
Good review. Slightly distracted by the wife constantly looking like she's trying to stop herself from laughing the whole time
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excellent video! I'm owning a tesla model 3. I would like to have a 2nd car for family and I'm interested in this car. how ever, i have few questions
1) how good is the application (compared to tesla apps)? is there any delay upon pressing a command?
2) can we precondition the car remotely with the application? or remote control?
3) We still need to do a regular maintenance right? like the oil change, transmission oil change, fluid, etc,
4) The acceleration is quick (either on full electric or gaz?) or some delay ?
5) I only need 35km from home to my work place and i have chargers at work and home. So basically, I don't need to fill up the tank at all just for work purpose right?
What is the typical CHARGE mode rate? up over 5kW? That would be great if charge mode charges the battery from the gas engine at a fast rate.
Another review that neglects to mention the CHAdeMO DC Fast Charging standard. You have to wonder if this is an edict from Mitsubishi.
I have seen other videos saying that the info-tainment lags a lot and is slow... how is your experience with that device? - Thanks!
I don’t notice it being any slower
Amazing review, thanks so much!
If you're using cruise control and you're going downhill will the cruise control automatically activate the regenerative braking or do you have to manually press that paddle on the steering wheel?
It will use regen braking pretty well anytime you brake up to a certain point. No need to use paddles. Paddles just provide even more, good for longer hills.
@@EverydayReviews2022 I'm asking about driving on cruise control. Will the cruise control automatically increase regenerative braking on a downhill grade?
@@toronado455 Yes it will
So I have narrowed my options for a new car to the ID.4 or the 2023 Outlander Phev. I like the size and utility of the Outlander but I feel the ID.4 is the best EV deal for my needs. I am really stuck on which vehicle is best for me and my family.
All depends on which one can you get.
A family member and a coworker have Mach-Es and I know people with Teslas and a VW ID.4… They all complain about range anxiety when taking their cars on road trips or how inconvenient it is having to charge it even at fast charging stations. PHEVs are the best of both worlds. I’m buying one to commute to work. I have multiple charging stations in my apartment building and several charging stations at work, so “fuel” will be free for me. When I go on a road trip, I can fill up my gas tank in 3 minutes instead of 30 minutes for 80% of the battery. People are reporting higher EV range than what Mitsubishi reported, as well as 35+MPG in hybrid mode, so it’s a no brainer!
@@ejohnson3131 35+ mpg in hybrid mode? Seriously?
Just to add on to what johnson said: PHEVs are one of the harder cars to manufacture well, because you cant get away with cheap engines or electric motors. Every iota of energy wasted is noticed. Only tesla has electric motors so efficient they truly increase your electric range any more than you will get with a phev.
Yes, you will pay less for moving your vehicle with an electric car. However, the way they price electric vehicles makes sure that you wont see those returns inside of 5 years. Essentially, the car companies are taking a cut of your fuel efficiency.
Enter a phev, with required electric motors that are more efficient than most electric cars, including an engine, with the only thing it doesnt have that an electric car has is less batterys. But it still has some. And its cheaper than the electric vehicle.
What I am saying is that your being ripped off on electric vehicles. The phev is a full electric vehicle with a motor in it that is somehow cheaper. Get more for your money. Why not.
Also if everyone bought a phev right now instead of electric vehicles, they would all cost less to make, and would be significantly better for the environment than just a few people having electric cars. Thats why the gov wants them.
Avoid the ID4 at ALL cost!!!! There are SOOOOOOO many problems with it in China -- where VW/Audi makes over 50% of its profits EVERY year. Chinese customers are turning them in in droves.
Love your reviews! Currently have a deposit on the sportage phev ex premium in Ontario, but now I'm torn . Do you think the base trim ES Outlander phev is a better vehicle for the money? Thank you!
no doubt!!
Kias and Hyundai have been getting recalls due to fire risks. Mitsubishi Outlander has been the best selling PHEV vehicle IN THE WORLD for many years, so they’ve perfected the technology.
I would prefer the Outlander powertrain plus the bonus third row.
Just a heads up that the Sportage/Santa Fe do not have true "ELECTRIC ONLY" Ev mode. The gasoline engine does come on quite frequently around town. And they do not have the 1500 watt out which is great for camping trips.
Hi !
In heavy rain wich mode would you chose ?
KITTY!
Any info about what might be addition to the 2024 model
so on a PHEV, if your everyday drive is more than 38 miles, the battery will deplete all the time and so your down to the gas engine therefore your horse power and torque is down as well until you charge up again?? so how is this better than a hybrid?
The battery is never completed depleted and it operates as a regular hybrid after your range is 0 and at times it’ll retain range from regen braking. It’s like a regular hybrid but you get the first 38 likes of driving for pretty well free plus all the other benefits of a PHEV like EV incentives. HOV access not to mention a great AWD system
How do think this compares with a Lexus NX 450h+?
How long is the waiting list for the Outlander PHEV in Canada?
Nice but ev prices including this are becoming ridiculously out of reach. I’ll just keep my 2022 natural aspirated.
Definitely a premium to be paid for sure but compared to what else it competes with, this one is a very compelling package especially if you can get some $$$ off with some EV incentives.
Good review, thanks
What is 0 to 100km Time? Does it have a spare wheel ?
Can you drive it in hybrid mode with a full battery and get better mileage in the city then a normal hybrid so I can use it as a courier driver
You can drive it in EV mode in the city and then just revert to a regular hybrid after the battery is depleted. For sure if you charged it everyday, you'd be saving a ton.
Is the fuel tank pressurized like on the Volvo PHEVs for long term gas storage? Some drivers will be able to go months between fillups.
Yes it is.
@@EverydayReviews2022 what does pressurization do? How does that keep the gas from going bad?
@@toronado455 It keeps it from going into a vapor state so its liquid most the time which means longer fuel mileage.
@@user-ox8ix6lf4r Vapor state? Is that the same as oxidation? What about moisture contamination and turning into a thick varnish? Can pressurization help with that?
@@toronado455
Vapor-
a substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.
You said you owned a highlander hybrid. Which is better out of these 2? Outlander or highlander?
Outlander mainly because it’s a PHEV. Highlander should be a PHEV, Toyota could sell so many if they made it.
good review 👍
Which one is better Venza 2023 vs Outlander phev 2023?
I’m going to pick a PHEV every time.
I hope Mitsubishi will back in Europe with this model.Somehow they decided to leave that market even Outlander was no 1 best PHEV sale model in own class.Madness...They (Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi) want give a chance to Nissan Xtrail phev model.
Great review! Any word on "Dendo House" bi-directional charge/power connection like for a cabin in the woods as shown in the concept video?
Not that I know of.
How much PHEV Mitsubishi Outlender Prize
what is the colour of this car?
Diamond white with the black roof.
Mitsubishi can make the greatest cars in the world but if they don't really have a dealer network what's the point? That's why buying Honda or Toyota or the big three is it better option In case you need to get anything repair or get parts.
It is being sold for $15K more than a non PHEV outlander.....so, one would need to own it for at least ten years, if not more to break even with the gasoline savings.
It does depend where you live. In some places you get over 10k off for EV incentives which makes it a very tempting proposition. With no rebates yes it’s a steep premium.
we love P-hybrid car
kami suka mobil P-hybrid
more powerful and more fuel efficient.
Sorry to hear the gas engine may come on at startup. Makes no sense for those of us who will be driving EV only. Scratch this one off my list.
When the weather is warmer like it is now the gas engine has stayed off so a much different experience. It’s also good for the engine to kick on once in a while just to keep things lubricated. I’m with you though, the less the better.
Cat got Cynthia’s tongue? Nice review although the music went on a bit too long
She didn’t even know I was going to record that day and she didn’t have much seat time to make any judgement this time. She will be more of an opinion on the next one for sure. Thanks!
Outlander comes with trunk cat instead of trunk monkey for deterring mice and squirrels from nesting in the vehicle.