The EV SUV you need? 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) review

[@keyner111]

Mitsubishi killed it with this new Outlander PHEV.

[@DesignHawkNZ]

Have had the Outlander PHEV VRX for couple of months now, which is the top model here in New Zealand. There is no hard rule for EV speeds to be limited to 70km/h. I drive about 60-70km everyday on the motorway, and even at the speed of 120-140km/h, it stays in the EV mode. What matters here is how aggressive your acceleration is. With the Regen level set to 0, it's quite easy to cruise on the motorway with no friction as well. I usually get close to 100km range in a single charge (Motorway + City driving), which normally includes about 10km of regen kms.

[@anthonyg8435]

Would you recommend keeping the regen at zero? Does that give you the most kwh back? How hilly is your commute?

[@DesignHawkNZ]

@@anthonyg8435 My commute is mostly motorway, so I use Regen 0, there are times where I do not touch the accelerator pedal for over a km. I go up to around 105-110km/h speeds and then just let it slide. Obviously this depends on the type of road you are on. On hilly roads, I use re gen 0 when going up and that way there is absolutely no friction and the car isn't working extra hard fighting the friction. On Downhill, it is pretty simple, use as much regen as possible, depending on the slope and the speeds you want to acheive. Best thing to do is to test different modes for your commutes overtime and learn the vehicle. It would be different for different commutes.

[@DennisRice]

Yes, I was at a dealer just today, and was told the gas engine kicks in at 120.

[@anthonyg8435]

@@DennisRice if you could test this out on your own that would be great. 👍👍

[@bartdeking]

He means after 70km it kicks in. Spec says 84. How much do you get?

[@danielsellick9634]

I have the last generation outlander pH EV aspire. never had one issue with it great car I still have it. I still get about 38 km of EV driving after full charge. Yes are used to get more than that when it was new about 42 Kilometres of EV driving. Amazing cars seriously considering upgrading to the new one. I’m at 158,000 km now.

[@bloggingsuccesswithbon756]

I've watched all possible videos on this PHEV for the past 2 months, and this is the one that gives me the confidence to make the decision. Thanks for showing the fun driving experience. 2 thumbs up!

[@paulblackwood3960]

Great review

[@markodowd3476]

I feel the same.

[@kalengkong]

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

[@1945sas]

Windscreen and windows double glazed.

[@HabuTaizan]

I drive only 40km to commute every day, but amazed with Outlander PHEV feature that increase the autonomy more than 800km with gas I use this car as EV mode, and use Hybrid for long drive on weekend. No worry to wait on long line to charge. less stress even the EV battery become low. I think this is the solution for future automobile life. I think EV car is politically fashioned, and work only in China and in Korea. Japan will continue with traditional Gas engine in combination with EVs.

[@TonyRunko]

Exactly

[@michaelggriffiths]

As a family we drive Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's. We live in London, UK and drive mainly short trips. Our running costs are negligible. I love the fact that these vehicles are so very underated, it keeps the used prices down, allowing for super bargains on used models. The company director of the company I work for bought the Range Rover PHEV, and, whilst it's an absolutely stunning car, it's not 15 X better than mine, even though he paid 15 X more for it.

[@anthonygraham2815]

Amazing SUV that most days can run on full EV. Huge power 185 kw+ 450 NM of Torque! I got 100km of EV range, 98km on overnight charge although EV range fluctuates up and down from 85, 77, 88, 85, 94, yesterday I got 96 km EV range.. (NZ) make sure you use 10 amp setting on charger cable. Big Family SUV exudes Luxury, beautiful to drive. Better than the RAV4 & Hylander only hybrid offering although Toyota is popular I dont know why? The new Outlander PHEV is Superior in my opinion.

[@MrRaitzi]

If you have DC (chademo) fast charging option. Don't use it. It will drain life time of the battery faster. Slow charging overnight home is the right way.

[@kalengkong]

Me too. I got 100km range on EV. Agree. This car is so much better than rav4 Hybrid. And So quiet! My daughter loves it

[@ravingmad765]

"savings" comparisons of PHEV need to be addressed. People have no trouble paying extra for a turbo performance engine. This is no different. The drive experience is far superior to a naturally aspirated engine, and more frugal than a performance engine. I drove diesel for years, not for the savings, it was for that beautiful low down torque. This will be the same.

[@gregr2784]

I currently drive 19 Rav4 hybrid LE but thinking about switching to Outlander phev. Looks like a great suv . Greetings from NJ US

[@nyrubin]

This is actually the only phev that allows you to draw from its plug in, kind of like how Tesla lets you charge another Tesla. Unfortunately there’s no plug out right now like the Hyundai IQ5 that has a small inverter handle plug with a a.c. 3.5kwh 120v outlet. The one to make the Hylander do reverse charging is a big one the around 2x3’ but it’s actually pretty dope

[@bryannonya9769]

its actually not, you should be better informed

[@nyrubin]

@@bryannonya9769 lol I wish I could be as confident As you, as I almost explained the hows but I rather leave u “better informed” 😂

[@solomonirailoa]

Thanks mate for the awesome review. I'm definitely gonna get this Outlander PHEV, especially the Exceed Tourer trim level.

[@GodSaveThePhilippines0821]

Amazing review.... love the details! and the sense of humor is a welcome bonus!

[@itasev]

Nice video Sir, but does the climate control works in EV mode? Thanks.

[@kondeamani5106]

Now Mitsubishi should put this power train (less the engine) in a new pajero mini. Because its very small and light it will get decent range from the smallish battery. It will also be great off road (amazing traction without needing locking diffs) and great performance on road from the electric motors.

[@chrisyates399]

Skis - this is why the rear arm rest has boot access... (sigh)

[@jintae4937]

Brand That use by Truck Driver (Fuso), Police (Lancer EX), Farmer and Lumber (Triton/Strada), Civil Servant (Pajero Sport), Volks (Xpander) In Indonesia, My Uncle Had L300 And it’s exist for 753.000 KM

[@Mightyhawk84k]

Hybrid cars will struggle to sell in volumes since phevs like this one has started to enter our market!

[@Naldynator]

So happy to know the PHEV version is this good! Thanks for the great review! (Love your style of review.) I see in the video that the way the 3rd row functions is different now: before, it was split folding and, now, it looks like it's just one seat that folds up and down. Can you confirm? (If so, that does limit the functionality of the 3rd row and cargo.) And, what about the spare tire? Does the PHEV still include one?

[@BOBofMidwayPoint]

Also interested to know about the third row seat, it seems the non PHEV version gets 50:50 split and the PHEV gets a one piece fold up which doesn't seem as versatile.

[@xXMetalDJXx]

@@BOBofMidwayPointthe 2023 PHEV third row seat will be a one piece bench instead of the current 50/50 split

[@MrGenAiMan]

@@xXMetalDJXx oh really?? That's a deal breaker....

[@WeeGraeme68]

Your report says that up to 70 km/h it will travel in EV mode. Can you lock it to EV mode if you were travelling at around 80?

[@ravingmad765]

Yes you can. This is the same guy who did the PHEV Volvo review without charging it.

[@rajsilwal6120]

I always like the way you do this car review presentation, you make this whole thing interesting. Keep going mate

[@Donster888]

Superbly done mate. I would definitely consider a ES or Aspire. Would have liked if you have done this with ES

[@mendistudio]

Would be nice to see how this compares to the KIA Sorento phev. Not so many 7 seater phev options out there.

[@xXMetalDJXx]

no heat pump in the KIA or Hyundai. Anytime you want heat, it will pop the gas motor on.

[@qn9cmo0kjoi9]

@@xXMetalDJXx does the outlander do?

[@keyner111]

@@qn9cmo0kjoi9 yes the Outie has a heat pump and this is more of an EV car than a Petrol car which makes it better.

[@TonyRunko]

@@qn9cmo0kjoi9 yeah, outlander has a heat pump

[@53glowe]

Curiously Richard....other reviewers have complained of the harsh suspension tune on the PHEV too. One reviewer in particular, let us listen to the crashing noises as he hit imperfections in the road. It was dreadful...it sounded like a load wasn't tied down in a Ute. It was awful...a real deal breaker 😧

[@mikhailtimofeev7201]

Entertaining, informative, helpful! Professionally made videos! Great channel! Great reporter/actor. After watching my first video I feel like i want to watch more. Great job!!! I subscribed.

[@aargomemnon]

I rather spend the price difference on gas. To use $10k worth of gasoline, it will take 7-8 years to get the difference

[@jamiefrangos9233]

Can any owners please let me know what it would add to the quarterly electricity bill, If you top it up at night time ??

[@TonyRunko]

I drive roughly 41-42 kms per day, more on weekends. I only charge it 3 times a week and I haven't filled up my petrol tank for the last 1810kms of driving. I have seen an increase of roughly a $156 in the quarterly electricity bill

[@jamiefrangos9233]

@@TonyRunko Thankyou very much for your pricing. Even if we add 25% increase to Electricity costs, That comes to $195, still very good. And at that pricing factored further, $2.17 per day over 90 days. Based on a car using 8L per 100km in a car, your trip of 42 kms requires 3.36 L perday at $1.80L = $6.05 per day. Something to consider realistically when the electric cars come down in price a bit more, and people prepare their houses with extra solar panels.

[@mrz1281]

all your reviews are confusing, some videos you bagged the car, some you praised it (same model) and now we have this.

[@Steve-jx3mh]

12 - 18 month wait for one these at the moment.

[@TonyRunko]

8-10 months now in Melbourne

[@andremcamara3120]

Great review, thank you. Unfortunate that you did not mention more on th e the pedals for driving in Coast mode (0) and maximum regeneration (5) Also the fact the PHEV can be driven up to 100kms in EV Mode. That the ICE can be used as a generator to fill batteries that it also can operate in Parallel or just as front wheel direct drive by ICE only. But overall a great review. To bad, Mitsubishi decided to keep the CHdeMo instead of the CCS-1 for NA and CCS-2 for Europe, etc

[@dacna01]

If the electric motors alone are rated at 185 kw (85kw front / 100kw rear), does the ICE not add any power in parallel hybrid mode? In the RAV4 Prime, the electric motors alone are about 174kw (134kw front / 40kw rear) though total rated output is 225kw. So, 51kw from ICE in parallel hybrid mode.

[@MrRaitzi]

Well it is not that simple. It does not have transmission. It has fixed ratio locker on engine for efficiency and simplicity. Therfore vehicle speed has to match range of the engine rpm. And in other cases it just is generator for the electric motors.

[@ellgee9402]

is there 360 camera

[@KenleighPanjo]

If you charge at home, how is the price of electricity gonna go up?

[@byutennismenace]

I had the last generation Outlander phev. It had serious battery degradation issues -- after a year of normal usage, I was down nearly 20% of the original battery capacity. And that Mitsubishi battery warranty? It specifically included language saying that it did not cover degradation. Has the warranty situation changed? Is the battery now liquid cooled? If not, I recommend avoiding...

[@Schaercrowe]

Anyone with any insights on battery degradation

[@glennO-e9r]

20% degradation is okay and the battery seems to flatline. The battery is good to 70%SOH. The BCM on Outlander PHEVs are a bit overprotective and reduce the range, but the batteries are still healthy. My Outlander has 90,000km and is 7 years old and has around 35km range. Next car will be the BYD Atto 3.

[@glennO-e9r]

@@Schaercrowe the new Outlander has a better thermal management than the old one, plus better battery technology. You cannot compare.

[@byutennismenace]

@@glennO-e9r That's over just one year of use, not 90k kms. Mine was a 2018 North America model. The 2018 and 2019 NA models had degradation that exceeded that of the earlier models (check the PHEV watchdog stats). My degradation at 20k miles was at the 100k mile trend line--that is, it was degrading 5x more quickly than would have been expected. I think that the telltale sign that degradation was indeed a problem was that when Mitsubishi entered the North American market with the PHEV, they changed the battery warranty from what it was for the UK and Australia, specifically stating that there was no coverage for degradation (in the UK and Australia, the coverage was for a SOH level above 70% for the period of the warranty, as I recall).

[@glennO-e9r]

MMAL changed it from 80% SOH to 70%. The car is not perfect as I’ve suffered more degradation than expected, but other than that it’s been faultless. It wouldn’t put me off purchasing the new model.

[@bartdeking]

So in its life it used 4.9l/100km but also 34.4kWh/100km so if you pay 30cent per kWh then 34.4x0.3 is roughly 10 dollar on top. 10 dollar in nz gives you 4 liter of fuel. So the actual cost is equivalent to 4.9+4 =8.9l/100km or did I do something wrong?

[@MrBenHaynes]

A pure EV of the Outlanders shape and size would have HALF the electricity consumption of the PHEV (not to mention none of the petrol cost as well). The price of the PHEV Outlander equals or exceeds (see what I did there...) a similar pure EV. Skip the PHEVS and go pure electric or non-plug in hybrid for $2500 more than an ICE version. (ala Toyota Corolla/Camry/RAV4)

[@RP-vu5uj]

Nope, it will only cost the amount of charge you put in. For us it’s $2 for a full charge from empty during off-peak times. Fuel is additional if you actually do use it, perhaps in longer weekend drives past 80kms…

[@keeeeec6394]

@@MrBenHaynes what pure ev suv it’s in same price range? I am very interested

[@rickdias1981]

Like all CarsGuide review, love all Richards ones :)

[@kman4310]

How much more money would it add to your electricity bill ?

[@53glowe]

No one seems to want to answer that question....it's like an inconvenient truth. All the reviewers ignore it this cost 🤔

[@TonyRunko]

do you math? 20kwH Battery * (your home electricity cost per kwH which is on average 20c per kwH) = wait for it..... $4 to charge it from 0 - 100% for 84km of EV driving

[@patricklim909]

If you spend $100/mo on gas for your gas car, will take about 15yrs to earn your premium/extra money back vs gas models

[@ravingmad765]

But in that time you'll enjoy a waaaaaaaaay more premium drive train than a naturally aspirated petrol.

[@keeeeec6394]

$100 per month? That’s like 60-70L gas, probably 600-800km per month? Less than 10000km per year? Sorry, most people drive way more than that. For my family, we spent 200-300 per mo in the past year plus gas will be more expensive in the future for us. This SUV is only 3k more than the gas version cuz it has government rebate. So, money back in 2 years easily.

[@peterryan7340]

Another journalist from another KZbin channel said that the suspension required more tuning? Your thoughts please?

[@d.j.z.j]

How long does thr battery last

[@neilleggoe8647]

So I’m guessing you love the fuel economy.

[@bradb2012]

Anyone know when it is available to actually buy?

[@miclairin]

Why do I need to know things that I don't need to know 😭✌️good review though

[@lasserbream]

Can't wait for the Triton PHEV

[@ianr5322]

I don’t think there is going to be a Triton PHEV at all

[@solomonirailoa]

This can only be a dream. 😔

[@Stan6868]

if you cannot get them what is the use

[@geoffreykenneth1246]

Just an fyi , inquired about one of these yesterday here in NSW , was informed wait times are now jan/feb 2024

[@hide366cc]

三菱(Mitsubishi) のエンジニアなのに、名前が本田(Honda)さんって言うのに笑ってしまった。 良いレビュー動画をありがとう。

[@trzarector]

I really don't understand why Mitsubishi pulled out of the UK. I have two older Outlanders and they're cool. These new models would of been great to have.

[@charlieanthoneittenanlohy8503]

Xxss

[@rickvulcan2126]

Great review. 👍🏼

[@Sebadoh95]

I see what you did there Richard....of all the themes to be streaming 🤣

[@skylark181]

Ed Norton doing car reviews

[@netkishi77]

Can someone tell me the boot size (dimensions), I'm really interested in this car with this fuel consumption.

[@ravingmad765]

You could have googled that info in less words than it took to write that. The volume is.... Go google it.

[@tonedwithtj6847]

Hilarious 😂 and really informative

[@ticolindo2010]

What is better a plug in hybrid or a hybrid? If the battery dies in both options, can the car continue to be used normally? Why buy a plug in hybrid that you have to be connecting all the time and not a hybrid that you never have to connect?

[@bartdeking]

In hybrid mode this car uses around 7l/100km In electric mode is uses electric only which would be equivalent to 2l/100km in fuel cost. The plug in hybrid can be driven 70% of the time in electric mode roughly depending on your distances you travel

[@thegrth]

Fail. The coffee machine you show is higher wattage than what the car can provide (1500w) and many are around 1800w

[@robman2095]

No spare at all I think

[@robreibel3491]

Fuel economy on petrol Outlander 6.2 L per hundred ks on a run. 7.8 L around town. I am very happy with the fuel economy.Not sure how you manage such poor fuel economy

[@gavinwilliams3929]

I will buy one

[@gavinwilliams3929]

Excellent

[@martinbarker7500]

Can’t buy one, can’t even order one ?

[@joseraygoza4210]

With or Without the idea of helping the environment, either way is too expensive. We all have to contribute to better the planet conditions. But is impossible when it becomes a Profitable Business Only for Someone else. If All of Us Made The Problem,, So The Responsibility, it Should be for All of Us.

[@Pdougie2]

It has TWO electric motors, not one.

[@zforce69]

Shame there is a 12 month wait on them.

[@lobster1002000]

5 yrs on the Rav4 , I could be dead. Ray 4 ugly with all the plastic.

[@TheMelbournelad]

Miss the beard

[@Cashewnutter112]

I like it better when you had the hipster beard

[@Cooliemasteroz]

That was a rather outlandish review.

[@jeffb9939]

50 k are u kidding. With no ev credit. Come on man

[@MrRILEYRALLY]

Where ralliart version

[@MatthewBayard]

Getting very close to Tesla Model Y money. If you get one one them your running costs will be much lower!

[@kirkhobbs1473]

i cannot believe this vehicle does not have a spare tyre......

[@michaelsaint9181]

Sensitive New Age Guy review,....

[@leifandersen2756]

Not a nice front ,it is rather ugly.

[@TheAsif822]

17:16 did he go over the speed limit?

[@weSteh]

These reviewers are all WEF clowns 🤡

[@allenwayne6823]

9 hours overnight charging is pretty insane. because you want it to be under 5 hours and charge during the day from solar panels

[@anthonyg8435]

No EV only over 70km/h???? This would be a deal breaker for me as every other phev that I know of can do ev only up to or over 120km/h

[@ravingmad765]

It can use EV all the way. This guy knows nothing.

[@chutziee]

EV mode can go up to 134km/hr. Based on what I have seen in other reviews.

[@karamfaraj05]

A Japanese channel got up to 140km/h on full ev before the engine was automatically turned on

[@trevorbarnes693]

Cost to MUCH

[@johnd7904]

Such a Silly Spokesperson

[@d.j.z.j]

So only good for city driving tbh at 70 km

[@bartdeking]

No bad reporter. 120km/h

[@rliy001]

Is it worth the extra price over a petrol you asked? And you responded yes, look how much petrol cost these days..... Question: how many kms you have to drive the phev model over a petrol to break even...? I'll wait.... Psss: the answer is 55000-65000kms (or 6-7 years of driving) And this is considering the phev is driven ev only all the time Cost of electricity is also ignored (I'm sure not everyone has solar on their roofs which mean you are paying $0.30 per kwh for electricity... which translates to about $30 to fully charge that 98kwh battery) $30 gives you 84kms... therefore 50000km costs $17000 in charging costs

[@RP-vu5uj]

It costs us NZ$2 to full charge the 20kWh battery (from empty) during off-peak hours to give 80kms+ range It saves us around NZ$4K in petrol costs yearly so it’d be ~3 years to get to the same cost of the regular petrol model. Not to mention it qualifies for a NZ$5.7K subsidy from our government.

[@TonyRunko]

@@RP-vu5uj What 98kwH battery? lol, wrong car mate

[@srinivasp1184]

I see different guy driving in the videos and he is just reading through script....bad car reviewing...

[@wogstralien1]

😅👌🏼

[@N0n3SYD]

First

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

8 to 9l per 100 is the real fuel economy for anyone who doesnt cheat it by charging the bloody thing. Ie you do a 400kms trip 8 to 9 l per 100 is what you will get.

[@TonyRunko]

Nope. 4.5-5.5L per 100 if you run low on battery for 100km. However, the car charges the battery itself, so you'll won't need to plug it into a charger at all