Mitsubishi may be known for its famed sports and rally car history, but the Japanese brand is fully embracing the modern world we live in by sticking an electric drivetrain in its popular and recentlyredesigned Outlander crossover. Just like the 2021 Outlander and prior versions, the 2023 model gets a plugin hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) set up. Even though this current design was unveiled for 2022, there was no PHEV offered in that year. The PHEV offers the best of both “fuel” worlds: a gas engine for quick refueling and extended range, and a dualelectric motor drivetrain for spirited acceleration and the ability to go an estimated 38 miles without using a drop of gas. Doesn’t sound like much but if your work commute is only 10 miles one way, you could realistically never need to fill up during the week if you charged at home each night! The Outlander PHEV pumps out a combined 248hp and zips to 60mph in a feisty 6.5 seconds. For a 4,700+ lbs SUV, that’s pretty good. And what’s more, you can slow charge at home or in public through one charge port on the car, but you can also FAST CHARGE via another port. Not many, if any, PHEV’s allow for DC fast charging!

Prior to its PHEV underpinnings, the big selling point for the Outlander (at least on Mitsubishi’s part) was its 3rd row, and 7person seating capacity. Well, that 3rd row remains in this PHEV and it’s anything but practical. Beyond having a mere inch or two of legroom, anyone older than 5 might wack their head on the roof. We suggest only using it in a pinch, and driving this Outlander like it’s a 5seater … ahem, not a 7seater. Material build quality is exponentially better than previous Outlanders, thanks to a partnership that started in 2022 with Nissan & their popular Rogue crossover; both vehicles share much of their internal and external aesthetics.

For folks who aren’t totally ready to commit to fully electric, and who want decent performance with a crazy good warranty — and who also have a few friends they want to punish in the depths of a cramped 3rd row — this Outlander is a competitive choice, but shouldn’t be your only choice. I break it all down in the video above!

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0:00 Intro
2:53 Price Breakdown
3:48 Exterior Walkaround
5:59 Engine/Under the Hood
8:01 Cargo Space
9:32 Rear Seat
11:52 Front Seat/Cockpit
17:48 Charging Ports
18:38 Road Test
24:30 Outro

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