2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (inc. 0-100) detailed review: Best plug-in hybrid on the market?
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
- I wasn't expecting to like the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid as much as I did. But, there you go, I enjoyed it. Paul Maric tests out the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Plug-in Hybrid EV.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:12
Interior 04:28
Infotainment 05:50
Safety Tech 06:11
Practicality 08:51
Charging 12:15
On the Road 15:29
0 - 100 km/h 22:09
Verdict 27:18
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Hey guys - just an update on the DC charging figure, the peak is 38kW, not the 22kW mentioned in the video.
I wish they improved the AC speed as it has stayed at 3.7kw & not improved!
Have you tested this yourself?
Can you even charge at public station with CHAdeMO in Australia?
@@mikeg6606 Off course
@@mikeg6606 every fast chargers I've seen also offers chademo
Great review! So informative. Really enjoy your style of review, too. Looking forward to experiencing the Outlander PHEV in person.
Loved the drama
I'm positive that this is one of the best review videos I've come across.
Dude just keeps killing it!
Your content is consistently like your door test: nice and solid without any exception! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Hi Paul ❤️! Awesome driver's digital cluster there mate... everything clear and well layed out, kuddos to the analogue looking gauges 👍
Great review glad you liked the Phev, the surprising performance especially in power mode & the S-AWC - Super All Wheel Control. I think Phev's are very underrated in this country. Would love to see an all electric version however after owning a 2014 Outlander Phev for 4 years & now have a 2020 Phev ES that was a demo with 2600km that cost $41990 which was great value. It enables commuting to the city & back without using fuel except in winter when the engine needs to run to power the heating which can be frustrating. I love the upgraded 13.8kwh battery & 2.4l engine as well as the paddle shifters to adjust the regen braking. I want a BEV next not another Phev given I have 20 solar panels & a 7kw Ocular charger installed. I also charge for free at local shopping centres & beach carparks which is a phenomenal feeling. Will be waiting a while tho I suspect to see a full BEV Outlander or similar sized SUV that is affordable just hope Mitsubishi see how popular the Model Y, EV6 & Ioniq 5 are in Australia lately & decide to bring out a full BEV version.
Mitsubishi killed it with this one.
Awesome! Been waiting for this.
very concise review indeed mate well done!
Great review ! Very informational and on the spot.
G'Day been waiting for this review
Great review and very positive.
I signed a contract to buy the car tested (red Exceed PHEV) last week so pleased there are no nasty surprises. 😀
what's the current wait time for the PHEV?
I love how you and Cars Guide are on the same release schedule lol
It just looks awesome! Tough and competent.
Thanks for this review!
Love the db ratings now added
I think you should do an off-road test on Hybrids and PHEVs, that would be awesome.
It doesn’t have a spare tyre… therefore I wouldn’t take it off any black top surface
@@craigelliott2524 I'd fit smaller wheels and BFG A/T's... that's what I've always done with excellent results on all softroaders I've had, like the Delica D5.
@@craigelliott2524 you can just put a full size spare in the boot, or mount it.
it's looking good and it's quite very powerful enough
As an Outlander 2022 owner, the 9 speaker system kicks the shit out of most others on the market and the bass is definitely sufficient, if it's not you can turn it up via EQ settings. I play a lot of electro and dance music and it's definitely one of the cleanest sound systems I've heard in a long time.
The Phev loses one of the subs. Not very much bass in the phev
Jeez I ordered the trim just before the bose system to
5 inch sub sufficient? OKOK
Rightio! Just wait until the whole Interior of it starts rattling & even the Door Cards vibrate because of the impeccable build quality, ask me how I know!
@@Micko350I don't have any issues yet at 45,000km 🤷
From NZ I have one in the same colour ,absolutley love it.
Hi George, have you noticed any hood 'flutter' with yours at high speed?
no i havent noticed on my 1 .not cruising at 110 ks on the expressway@@ncyttvc5384
@@ncyttvc5384 I have one and I noticed it very much, especially when a large oncoming truck passes at highway speed creating a blast of wind. The bonnet flexed so much I pulled over to make sure I had closed it properly. It's my only big annoyance with the vehicle though.
Australians have always been very fond of Mitsubishi SUVs
Regarding acceleration at higher speed.
When you measure acceleration from 0-120 km/h then at ~100 km/h it starts slowing down and it is because the car is using all resources to the max. However, is you would drive on some road at 100 km/h and then would start to accelerate, then it will be much quicker going from 100 km/h to 120 km/h, because it would still have a lot of extra resources available. Usually when you are cruising at 100 km/h in parallel hybrid mode it will primarily use the engine for driving, but starting to accelerate in this mode will use the battery power and you will get a nice acceleration boost. This allows overtaking other cars really nice. My experience comes from the previous generation Outlander PHEV and I love it for overtaking ability and since the new gen.4 Outlander PHEV is significantly more powerful, then I think it will be even faster in such situation. From my experience it has no problem accelerating rapidly even when the car is fully loaded.
Maybe Paul's car had a problem. He said overtaking was not great on his 800 km trip.
Hey Paul, great review as always. I like your watch. What is it?
Hi Paul, when you mentioned about driving with a charge mode, dies it runs like a Toyota hybrid? Thank you for a Great awesome review from you Paul.
Test drove it few days ago, the cabin quietness surprisingly is SO Quiet. Was driving next to a bus, and i cant hear a thing. Radio was off. So i expected to hear some of the bus engine noise, but nothing. Zero noise. Amazing
Electric bus!!!
@@MauriceOldis no, it was the normal Sydney Bus with diesel
A lack of piano glass is slowly becoming a sign of luxury :)
In next week trading my 2015 mitzubishi outlander phev on new model phev. Have been pleased with my existing one
My family owns a 2020/2021 Outlander PHev GT and its a really nice car and gets the job done. My only complaint is that the interior is a bit outdated but its all functional. I think the new one has really improved over the prev gen which has been running since 2014, but they're both great cars.
I don't really see outdated, I see/feel cheap! FYI don't wipe/clean your interior using Windex, or go near(breath on or heaven forbid touch) any of the fake Chineseum "Chrome" anywhere on the Vehicle or it will disappear/desintegrate/peel off! Ask me how I know!
Makes sense considering its rival RAV4 has huge waiting times on backorders, it gets a very close second or possible first depeding on how you rate the individual features.
The Lane Assist actually does work amazingly. The Lane Assist ONLY works when the car is in Cruise Control....... I love using the lane assist!
Please keep the sign wave test, absolutely useful for us who buy SUV for longer road trip!
Excellent review Paul.
Saw your review last night, test drove today and put deposit down for one!
Gotta wait 18 months thu.
Dude, outlander phev 18 owners here, it is designed for engineer, you think when to charge, when to save and how to use charge mode climbing hill with engine and motor runs at the same time. It runs snow storm as well as daily commute. Small oil tank is the only thing I would complain
Great review. Just wondering why you didn't go into the heads up display?
I just couldnt decide ( in the process of buying a new one ) which car to go for as we transition from combustion to hybrids to full EVs . This has been hugely informative and i think i migjt actually go for this one .
I'm in exactly the same boat but might actually go for full EV as it should work for 90% of our usage (and deal with the pain of the last 10% e.g.: few chargers around Australia for long trips etc etc etc...)
@@maxmouche Exactly same dilemma I am in to, hard to decide. I am more inclined towards the hybrids since there is backup option.
I was the same, here in WA the charging infrastructure just isn't dense enough to go full EV.
I think a PHEV like this is far more of an EV than a normal hybrid. A normal hybrid is just an efficient petrol car. This you can mostly just use as a straight EV. Except after a certain period (months, forget time frame) it will force you to use the engine a bit OR add fresh fuel to the tank. Which is a fair enough design consideration I think.
Thanks for the review, Could you do an offroad test ?
Greetings from Blighty! I was hoping to see the 'lounge mode' where the front seats recline fully that the US versions of the new 2023 20Kwh Outlander have. Also I'd love to know how long the 1500w plug sockets stay live for after you lock the car - camp mode etc... Otherwise fab review - thanks!
Please add the coffee ☕☕☕ maker ... Nice review. Very detail
Does the power mode give you more torque when you're over 100? Would it be feasible to switch to power mode when overtaking on the highway?
Very good car essay, perhaps the best I’ve ever watched: it is comprehensive though exempt of boring slow comments. I am a French owner of the 2020 PHEV Outlander using it to drive to Paris from the suburb (100kms back and forth) at an average of 2l/100kms. I think of upgrading to this model for a 0l/100kms consumption on these journeys representing approx. 60% of my usage. I have 2 questions: does the car lock doors automatically when you start driving? (present model does not); do you still need to cut the rear protection in order to install the towing hook? (thus creating a very disgraceful aspect). Only critic: it would have been nice to show the third row with a 5-10 years old child and an average adult woman (say 1,65-1,70 m tall) rather than with yourself as you look pretty tall and strong, obviously too much to consider trips at the back. I mean this is supposed to accommodate a family, not a rugby team… For those driving in winter conditions there are some interesting essays made from Canada. Thanks anyway!
I was waiting until Paul said “PHEV”
Cool
@Paul @carexpert, you guys got any data about the battery type and degradation?
Fuel consumption of my 5 year old Outlander PHEV has averaged 2.4 l/100km and I’ve been delighted with the car except for the battery degradation, its capacity is now less than 80% of the original. Won’t be buying the new one as I now have a full electric car also, but will keep the Outlander for longer trips as charging infrastructure in Australia is so poor.
What EV did you go for? How are you finding it so far?
@@Mububban23 Mercedes EQA, which is excellent for an older bloke like me. It rides well and has easy entry and exit for older folk. It's plenty fast enough and fits in my garage with the Outlander. Tried a Tesla Model 3 and can see why it impresses but I found it super low for entry/exit, frameless windows made that worse, and the ride was harsh, accompanied by creaking body work (the car's, not mine!).
I know mitsubishi has a battery warranty. does it specify when a warranty instance may be appropriate? Say above 20% degradation
use 7 year warranty
@@salocin911 The battery warranty in Aus depends on which year model you have and how far you’re prepared to go with Mitsubishi. Some have received replacement batteries, but I’m just leaving it alone as all batteries degrade over time and some of the techniques to improve the range just seem to tap into the buffers kept to maintain the health of the battery, leading to a more rapid decline of the battery. Hopefully the new model's battery has improved chemistry that reduces its rate of degradation.
A 7 year PHEV owner and this is tempting….
Keen for an electric vehicle but also a 7 seater (for occasional extra kids) - is this the best value option? Also whats the cost/best option for the bidirectional charging cable/box?
AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m interested to see what the outputs of this drivetrain are in the next gen triton. Could be fairly beefy from what I’ve read
I posted a comment on the Mazda CX-60 review you did yesterday. I see the Kia Sorento, the Mitsubishi Outlander and also Peugeot 3008 as good alternatives to this one. All about the same although the Outlander in top spec is a little cheaper. Which of these would you prefer? Would be a great review against each other ie a PHEV review that meets the FBT exemption. Thanks Mark
1 year and 5 days since ordering ours, taking delivery Friday. My parents had an original outlander phev, the automatic tailgates the only problem it’s had in 10 years, hopefully this one’s as reliable.
Looking forward to bidirectional charging, we’ve got lots of solar and the cars going to be home 5 days a week. Can’t wait
Time will tell if the new model's improved powertrain output and battery capacity are satisfactory.
Currently the happy owner of an Eclipse cross phev. About to change up to the Outlander....when l can get one in 2024
Can you eliminate/remove the third row seating completely for even more room?
Keep the sign wave test! It’s a great measure of suspension and stability of the vehicle.
Waiting for this in Europe!
I'm keen for an adult's only third row drive in an outlander with Paul
Did a test drive over the weekend on thr Gold Coast and put down deposit towards Exceed Tourer. Waiting time will be around 12 month TBC. Excellent set ups, couldnt even feel when engine kicks in (no vibration in cabin, at all), very smooth drive. FYI the ICE for PHEV is totally different from normal Outlanders, it has different engine code and different displacement and different compression ratio. Down side: Cheap hard plastics around the cabin here and there, the sound quality out of so called 10 speaker Bose system is not that brilliant other than loud enough.
I believe the new Outlanders driveline wise are mostly Nissan tech for the first time, but the PHEV is still a Mitsubishi engine and the e-transmission developed with GKN which makes all the PHEV stuff possible. Which to me is a really good thing. But yes the engine is specifically tuned for PHEV usage and will run in optimised RPM ranges for being a petrol generator and so on. Enjoy your car - I'm jealous! :)
Pretty impressive! I hope they start selling this car in Europe, too. I had to order the Eclipse Cross instead, beacuse, the outlander is not available, still. Mitsu is so great to drive, way beter than other phevs.
Hello dear
I noticed you are a huge fan of mine right.
Where are you from?
you made the right decision. Eclipse is far more comfortable and better to drive.
Great review Paul and team! just wondering if you add accessories like changing to 20" black rims or adding the lower body kit (the rear, side and corner garnishes as what Mitsu calls them) will it add to the weight and overall affect the EV performance?
Here in Japan, there is no flat areas. :) PHEVs make sense in that scenario.
Had this on lease since July. Had the same experiences...wish the steering was heavier or that you could put it in tarmac mode without having to use the gas engine. Otherwise not much to fault except having the 3rd row optional in lieu of a spare tire. Would love to see this in an off road head to head with Rav4 Prime and other CUVs. Two things I really like are the energy efficient heat pump and the ability to fast charge. Two things I don't...the electric mirrors don't always fold back (one gets stuck), and sometimes the volume stops working.
Nice one
Hi @CarExpert team, be great oh these PHEV's if you could test the claimed 80km electric only car range
Great looking SUV with plenty of power.
The EV range after overnight charge varies from 100km wow to 77 km then some days 96km then 100km its Christmas again.
Amazing using EV most days to get to work. Saving thousands of dollars a year.
The savings are pretty minor
Until your Battery dies in a few years & Mitsubishi try to stick you $24k to replace! Ask me how I know! 🤣
@@Micko350 yep happened to us with a 2014 Phev - they wanted 15g. Car will not drive without battery so we got rid of it.
Do any of the trims have cooled seats?
I have a 2023 Tourer Exceed. Do you know where the microphone is for talking via the phone? Nobody can hear the passenger which is really frustrating.
I live in South Africa and we experience 6 hours and more blackouts per day. So I am going to buy this car. As it can run my home .
I would’ve liked to see cooled seats in the front at that price point
I agree. Even Mazda CX-5 which can be 2 times cheaper will have cooled seats.
Agree. Sat in a relative's Mazda with cooled seats on a hot day. Wow. Never wanted a feature so much :)
Hey paul, could you review the 2022 Kia Cerato?
Great looking vehicle. Just be cautious thou, when purchasing this PHEV model. Read the fine print regarding Mitsubishi OZ's warranty on the battery.
how many times did you fill the car on the 800 km trip like to know the real full range on one fill one charge
I find my body roll a lot around the seat when turning the car or going around corner. Not what i expect. Whats your comment about this? Also, normal mode seems lack control and not fun to drive and really need to be on tarmac to enjoy the drive. Whats your comment about this? And "little bit" of tyre noise is an understatement...there's lots of tyre noise!
What happens if you spill liquid on the gear selector? Is it waterproof?
how much can it tow, I would like a plugin hybrid for city use, but be able to use gas when I take out my small trailer
I've got my Exceed Tourer PHEV 3 weeks ago in Sydney. So far my average energy usage is 3L/100km around 800 km city & highway driving combined. It is like a luxury car feature wise and drive feeling. In our case as Asian size, the 3rd row is adequate because we can adjust the 1st & 2nd row to fit us all conveniently.
Do you charge off solar, solar battery, wondering what the charge times are like in real world times?
Im in W.a and running a tesla powerwall also get plenty of sun, Only do 10,000 kms a year as in a regional area. So alot of highway driving. Would like to know more on the 2 way charging connection.
Paul,
Did you test the real life ev only range?
Also are the prices you mentioned before on roads?
Thank you
Pure EV range is averaged around 75-85km depending on your drive.
Those 3rd row seats would be better as an option and not waste cargo space on a thing you wont use. and only people who know they will need 3rd row can option it in
You can get the PHEV ES / Aspire with 5 seats.
The Recession PHEV of the decade!
Very interesting review. I'm sort of torn between this or soon to be released in Australia, CX60 PHEV.
Not sure about the wait time for Mazda but my local dealer said Outlander PHEV is 12-18 months 😞
CX60 phev only comes single electric motor and two wheel drive. You can't compare the two due to the big disadvantage by the mazda.
Drive some of the outback roads in Queensland, then you will understand the sinewave test! And try it with a caravan!
looking good, except I wish the LCD can be larger, that is the trend., and may be even larger battery pack (less gas engine is ok)
what about the horn test ?!
The only complaint i have is, the blindspot when turning left into a down hill street, it's pure guess work.
Thank you for your comprehensive review. I had the 1st outlander PHEV for 7 years (2014 Aspire) and racked up 320,000kms. No battery degradation at all. Mind you, I religiously charged it every time I got home. I also avoided shopping centre charging unless I knew I would be there more than 3 hours, and never left the batteries flat for any great length of time. I now have the 2021 PHEV GSR- the limited sports model with Bilstein dampers. More power, more battery life, better interior comforts and handling. Had a test drive of the new PHEV a couple of weeks ago. Really hoping Mitsi bring out a Rally Art version as there is rumour of. The new Exceed handling felt a bit soft compared to the GSR, but love the improved battery life, bigger car feel, impressive off the line get up and go, additional creature comforts, and cosmic blue paintwork. Also noticed the 240 charge plug has changed. The 2014 & 2021 models have the round plug. The new model has the top of the plug flat. This will mean you need an adapter to charge in many Sydney parking stations using Chargepoint. It will be compatible however with charging stations in Canberra and Ikea stores.
Wow, seriously good stuff!
320k km! That's very impressive and congrats on the battery health. You did good!
I thought that the Australian version was getting the Mi-pilot lane keeping steering?
What are the other cars in comparison in phev falls within the EV subsidy threshold.
Instrumentation? Temps, pressures?
I am out at 12:46, thanks. Back to driving my 2015 Kia Optima until I buy my 2019-2020 RAM Power Wagon. I saw this and thought, check it out. Good video though.
I'm in the UK and I have to say, when we owned an old shape Outlander PHEV, the biggest problem we had was Mitsubishi itself. The home charger stopped working after 11 months and the replacement charger stopped working after 6 months. Mitsubishi refused to do anything about the second charger s we had to either fork out £500/600 pounds for a new charger or do what we actually did and dumped it. It was a shame as I quite liked the car. I've dealt with many car companies over the years but have never had to deal with such poor customer service as that dished out by Mitsubishi.
Mitsu in Japan is considered a “black company” by many people.
Mitsu is very Famous brand in Indonesia and Thailand That use by Truck Driver (Fuso), Police (Lancer EX), Farmer and Lumber (Triton/Strada), Civil Servant (Pajero Sport), Volks (Xpander), My Uncle Had L300 And it’s exist for 753.000 KM
Another Mitsubishi reviewer on UA-cam shared your issues regarding the brand's customer service and that's something I'd struggle to overlook.
The charger that comes with the car is not really meant to be used every day, I’m luck to have used mine a dozen times in 7 years?
LOL - you just haven’t tried enough brands! Most car makers wouldn’t even have replaced the EVSE. A lot just comes down to the particular dealer rather than Mitsubishi themselves.
What's the MPG for fuel only mode?
Need off road test on this as it has a big advantage with the electric motors besides the added weight.
Pity that the 2022 Outlander PHEV has already sold out less than 2 weeks after launch. Still seems Australia is not getting much stock at all.
Was the 0-100 power mode in ev ?
Interesting about the power dropping off after 100km/h. You mentioned the petrol engine can power the wheels directly when the engine and wheel speeds match - perhaps above 100km/h the wheel speed is too high and that must disengage?
I wouldn't say dropping off because at 21:51, it's acceleration is actually still damn quick.
Great to see they bump up the electric motor power. However then the ICE engine output is pretty much the same as before. Maybe it is the fuel economy issues. It they can pump up the ICE power similar to Toyota Plugs hybrid, this will be perfect.
The only thing that does let this down is the ride quality...it needs local suspension tuning as the rear is far to crashy over undulations and bumps
6.7 is really good going for what is a very heavy PHEV SUV.
Yes exactly, especially given the rest of the package and it's not a 150K luxury euro SUV.
wait so does the full ev mode stop at a certain speed or can the car go full ev at any speed. Also is the digital cluster for the driver left for the top spec models only?
Top speed in EV mode is 134km/h. The whole PHEV range gets the digital cluster.
@@CarExpertAus thanks, first time looking at a phev. Would you say if you travel less than 80km daily and do the odd long trip on the weekends/holidays would that mean you would use petrol mainly on those long trips only?
@@forzer456 Yes, that is the use case phevs are designed for.
@@forzer456 Yes exactly, except after a period of time (months, I forget) the car will pop up a message and start the engine to consume aging fuel. You can stop that by adding to the tank as many litres as it says on the display, of fresh fuel, so stop it running. But because if you floor the throttle the petrol engine can start in an instant, and the petrol engine is part of the design, it does need some fuel in the tank so these design choices are made so it's not running on one year old petrol all of a sudden when you put your foot down. :)
What is the blue tooth like for the phone? On the older Outlanders - it only comes out of the speaker opposite of the driver AND the volume is capped at 11 which makes it quite hard to hear some phone calls.
Vastly superior since you don't use bluetooth - you use CarPlay for Apple or Android Auto for the others. It's an integrated experience with far higher audio fidelity, your phone contacts maps and music appear on the display.
Hi anyone please comment, what is its combined fuel(eco or hybrid mode) economy?
Crossed fingers we'll get this the soonest here in the Philippines. Malls and gas stations are now starting to put up chargers for EV's. The problem? Almost every charger they put is type 2 like in this new Outlander PHEV, the current gen we have only has a type 1 socket beside its chademo plug.
And ofc, because this is a whole lot more promising! Reports are saying many people are really showing interest for the Outlander PHEV here and hoping Mitsubishi Motos PH does something to bring this in the soonest! Thanks for the great review as well, made me more excited to see this in the flesh hopefully in a year time!
Talked to Matthew last night, 23MY will still be the same for PH..
@@kitmmc well, what I mean by the soonest is 2024 as the earliest. This is not much of a surprise given many markets still offer the current gen model haha!
@@MiggyMndza I agree. :)
Current Outlander PHEV owner here: Can't believe they didn't upgrade the onboard charger to at least 6-7 kW. Looks like they upgraded the painfully slow infotainment system. The dash and infotainment look hugely improved. On mine, every screen only shows a few things, requiring so much cycling through the menus as to make it useless. All of the info could be on 1/3 as many screen menus, or maybe on 1. The interior switches look a lot more integrated; 2019 look like a different department designed each bank. 3rd row looks like a waste of time and money - totally unusable - should have stayed 2 row with more leg room.
Aesthetics look way better! At least they're offering it with the option for blue (Previously blue was only available on the ICE, presumably so the blue PHEV logos stuck out. Dealers here only stocked it in 11 shades of grey.) It looks a lot better, but other reviews suggest poor ICE only fuel economy, which probably will stop me from upgrading next year. I think I'll hold on to the ugly grey duckling.
Slower charging is gentler for the battery, but given it's a 20kwh battery instead of a 13? with usable 10kwh in the old models I believe, a higher current AC charger would have been nice, I agree.