Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2021 Review Prices , and Pictures
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- Generous list of standard features
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain provides about 24 miles of all-electric range
- Standard all-wheel drive for enhanced traction on slippery surfaces
- Poor cabin quality with lots of creaks and rattles
- Weak acceleration and vague steering make for a bad driving experience
- It doesn't offer a third row like the regular Mitsubishi Outlander
- Small gas tank limits overall range
- New battery pack offers more electric range than last year's model
- Updated software reduces vibrations and noise from the engine
- Limited Edition trim introduced with more standard features
- Part of the third Outlander generation introduced for 2014
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is one of only a few small SUVs that can run on electric power — without being fully electric, that is. It's a plug-in hybrid, so you can recharge its battery at home or at a public charging station and drive a short distance — up to 24 miles, according to the EPA — on all-electric power. After that, the gas engine switches on and the Outlander PHEV drives like a typical hybrid. Keep the battery pack charged frequently and you might not need to fill up the gas tank very much at all.
For 2021, Mitsubishi has given the PHEV a few updates too. Most notably, it has a little more than last year as well as more power and a quieter cabin. However, it faces off against the new Toyota RAV4 Prime. This is also a plug-in hybrid but offers an EPA-estimated 42 miles of all-electric range. So how well does this improved Outlander PHEV compete? Read our Expert Rating below for our in-depth review.
Which Outlander PHEV does MatoCar recommend?
The new LE trim, which Mitsubishi added for 2021, is a justifiable upgrade from the base trim. We could do without all the black exterior accents, but a standard sunroof and upgraded stereo system are always appreciated. All Outlanders come with a strong collection of safety equipment, so there's little need to jump up to the top GT trim unless you have a strong desire for adaptive cruise control.The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a small crossover SUV that seats five and comes in three trims: SEL, LE and GT. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a four-cylinder engine, a rechargeable battery pack and electric motors that provide a total output of 221 horsepower. It can go an EPA-estimated 24 miles on all-electric power before switching over to normal hybrid operation. All-wheel drive is standard. Other feature highlights include:
SEL The base Outlander PHEV comes with:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Power liftgate
- Roof rails
- DC fast-charging capability
- Proximity entry and push-button start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable, heated front seats
- 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seats
- 8-inch touchscreen display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- USB ports (one front, two rear)
- Six-speaker sound system
Standard driver safety aids include:
- Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
- Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)
Limited Edition New to the lineup for 2021, the LE adds the following:
- 18-inch dark chrome alloy wheels
- Unique front and rear bumpers
- Blackout exterior trim and grille
- Sunroof
- Eight-speaker upgraded sound system
GT The top-line Outlander PHEV comes with all of the above plus:
- LED headlights
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual household-style power outlets (replaces the rear USB ports)
- Quilted leather-appointed seat surfaces
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Outlander and its surroundings for tight parking situations
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