Powered by
Subscribe to the only car newsletter you’ll ever need

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review 2015

 

Good points

  • Generous 60 kilometre electric range
  • Near silent battery-powered motoring
  • More practical than most hybrids

Needs work

  • Efficiency suffers if you tap into petrol power
  • No seven-seat option
  • Expensive to purchase

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV shows just how little you have to compromise with a modern electric vehicle.

Mitsubishi produces Outlanders with a variety of powertrains: there are petrol and diesel options that are competent, and not offensively inefficient. The conventional engines are now joined by the Outlander PHEV, a petrol-electric hybrid version. The Outlander PHEV sets itself apart from the few other hybrid SUVs on the market, such as the Lexus RX450h, by offering a large battery, chargeable through the household grid, and capable of driving the Outlander for 60 gentle kilometres. The Outlander PHEV is exceptional in its ability to provide compromise-free, green family motoring, with cheaper running costs, and greater style, than the Toyota Prius V.

ChasingCars.com.au borrowed this vehicle for our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review:

  • 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire (top-trim), with the 2.0-litre aspirated four-cylinder and electric-hybrid motor and continuously-variable automatic, in Starlight White with black leather, priced at $52,490 before on-road costs.
Budget Direct
Comprehensive cover
/ year
(indicative only)
Budget Direct
Comprehensive cover
/ year
(indicative only)

Key specs (as tested)

Engine
Capacity
2.0L
Cylinders
4
Induction
Electric + naturally aspirated
Power
87kW @ 4500rpm
Torque
186Nm @ 4500rpm
Configuration
Single gear transaxle
Power to weight ratio
49kW / tonne
Fuel
Fuel type
Electric + petrol
Fuel capacity
45L
Consumption
1.9L / 100km
Average Range
2368km
Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
All wheel drive
Engine configuration
In-line
Gears
1
Dimensions
Length
4655mm
Width
1800mm
Height
1680mm
Unoccupied weight
1785kg
Cargo space seats up
~400L
Cargo seats down
888L

About Chasing cars

Chasing Cars reviews are 100% independent.

Because we are powered by Budget Direct Insurance, we don’t receive advertising or sales revenue from car manufacturers.

We’re truly independent – giving you Australia’s best car reviews.

Terms and conditions

The estimate provided does not take into account your personal circumstances but is intended to give a general indication of the cost of insurance, in order to obtain a complete quote, please visit www.budgetdirect.com.au. Estimate includes 15%^ online discount.
^Conditions Apply

Budget Direct Insurance arranged by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd ACN 003 617 909(AGS) AFSL 241 411, for and on behalf of the insurer, Auto & General Insurance Company Limited(ABN 42 111 586 353, AFSL 285 571).Because we don’t know your financial needs, we can’t advise you if this insurance will suit you. You should consider your needs and the Product Disclosure Statement before making a decision to buy insurance. Terms and conditions apply.

Indicative quote based on assumptions including postcode , 40 year old male with no offences, licence suspensions or claims in the last 5 years, a NCD Rating 1 and no younger drivers listed. White car, driven up to 10,000kms a year, unfinanced, with no modifications, factory options and/or non-standard accessories, private use only and garaged at night.

^Online Discounts Terms & Conditions
1. Discounts apply to the premium paid for a new Budget Direct Gold Comprehensive Car Insurance, Third Party Property Only or Third Party Property, Fire & Theft Insurance policy initiated online on or after 29 March 2017. Discounts do not apply to optional Roadside Assistance.
2. Discounts do not apply to any renewal offer of insurance.
3. Discounts only apply to the insurance portion of the premium. Discounts are applied before government charges, taxes, levies and fees, including instalment processing fees (as applicable). The full extent of discounts may therefore be impacted.
4. We reserve the right to change the offer without notice.