2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Consumer Reviews
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ES - $41,940 MSRP
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$39,6222 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in TX thru 4/14/25
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Outlander PHEV, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander PHEV since its last redesign.
So far so very good!
Chasw, 05/03/2023
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
We are 1 month in of ownership. It is primarily my wifes car and bought becuase of the space. We have the SEL touring that is premium minus the Brown interior bits, massage seats and black roof. It has excellent cargo space with the third seats down and again with the second down. Almost class leading compared to others. Interior quality appears good with excellent comfort and space. Given the PHEV system used, it drives more like an EV. Very smooth at all times. A bit of engine whine when the engine cuts in but really nothing that bad. If you charge it regularly the fuel economy is excellent. In our first month we will get 1000 miles before we fill-up with gas (not using eco mode). Our driving is urban plus limited highway. EV range varies based on driving style and type. When fully charged we are getting 54 -60 miles of indicated range and this is similar to the marketing claims and reviews in non US markets. The EPA rating appears low and I think it is closer to 44 actual driveable range with the type of driving we do. We charge it with a type 1 charger at home and for some reason that gives us a better range than when we try with a Level 2 charger. Initally the EV and driving modes may appear overwhelming. EV Normal mode is best and operates as a hybrid but 90% EV (unless heavy highway). We don’t use pure EV as normal mode defsults mostly to EV. Charge mode does work very well but can drone the engine so we use save mode for longer highway drives. On a longer road-trip I would use charge if the road is long and flat. Don’t use Charge or Save for Urban driving. You can also charge parked in your driveway! The drive modes give you options but we default to normal. Power mode is fun and quick. Tarmac mode tightens everything up for fast twisty roads and the rest we have not tested others including eco mode (yes we are getting 1000 miles per fill up not using eco mode). An excellent vehicle.
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These Should be Flying Out of Dealerships
David L., 02/16/2024
updated 09/04/2024
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
Update as of Sept. 2024: Initial remarks below still apply. At 5,000 miles now. Took a while to understand how to optimize electric mode. Like others have noted, My electric range is more like 45 to 55 miles depending on terrain. I can honestly state that the car has run flawlessly and is as tight and rattle free as when we drove it home from the dealer. The most significant greatest factors in electric performance are 1) Ambient (outside) temperature 2) Speed and acceleration 3) Using the climate control system in summer. and most significant - - -Using single pedal mode and regenerative braking. That's at least as significant as the others all put together. Once you try it you will be hooked. Having now driven the vehicle in hot weather and cold, like all electric vehicles, battery temperature directly effects range. It seems to be the best when the ambient temperature is between 15 and 25 deg C (~60 to 80 deg F). We have a Level 2 charger at our home and plug in every night. (USA standard 240 V) this charges the car from flat to full in around 7 hours I leave the climate control off unless it's needed. On really hot days, if we drive with the windows open for 5 to 10 minutes to vent out the really hot air, the electric range only drops by 3 or 4 miles instead of the 5 to 10 mile drop when the car has been closed up sitting in the sun. But I've found the climate system easily handles outside temperatures from -10 C to +35 C (~15 deg F to 95 deg F) Android Auto is wired only, but the integration with the dash display is smooth and reliable. Apple play is wireless and just as good. Sound is great. Adaptive cruise control takes a while to figure out. If you're used to old style cruise control, it's hard to get used to the car braking and accelerating for you to maintain speed and distance. If you need it, snow mode really works well. It walks right up icy driveways or snow covered hills. After 7 months and 5,000 miles, would DEFINITELY buy the same car again. First the likes: Top of the list is performance and handling. The PHEV powertrain is the top of the line in this segment. Not the fastest, but that doesn't matter. It's PLENTY fast enough. Smooth, silent, no vibration, no hesitation, no jerking. A huge step up from the underpowered gasoline version and well worth the premium. The PHEV is definitely NOT underpowered. You'll be at the speed limit before you realize. Just steady acceleration, more than you'll need. You can barely hear or feel the engine when it kicks in. The gauges are the only real clue. Handling is precise. It's a crossover, not an F1 or a Porsche. That said, the SAWC and Tarmac mode makes the car stick to the road much better than one would expect for this segment. Braking. The pedal is mushy at first, but I quickly shifted over to using the paddles and one pedal mode. You don't need to use either if you just want to sit there and drive, but I'm enjoying having so much control over the braking and regeneration process. Once you get the hang of it, it's more rewarding feeling like you're a driver instead of a passenger. PHEV performance: If you commute less than about 35 miles each way, and have access to a level 2 charger at end, you will rarely visit a gas station, like probably twice per year. The engine runs on cold mornings to warm up the battery, and for heavy acceleration or up steep hills at highway speeds. In a pinch, you can select CHARGE mode and the engine will charge the battery, SAVE mode will keep the battery at whatever charge level it is when you select it. EV mode is battery only . . .Until battery runs out, then it automatically switches to NORMAL. Which is where you should leave it if all you want to do is get in, drive and have the car do all the thinking. Climate control. Only have winter experience so far. Heated seats and multizone system. It has a heat pump, a sophisticated more efficient and preferable solution. Quick and quiet. Summer performance to be addressed later. Driver and passenger seats electrically adjustable with memory. Driving position is good. Very comfortable Excellent visibility unless the 3rd row headrests are installed and blocking most of the rear window. Very intuitive dashboard with real buttons and switches. Touchscreen quick and intuitive. Instrument panel can be overwhelming and distracting at first, but you just use the speedometer and ignore the rest until you get used to it. Then it becomes very informative. Heads-up display also very much worth it, This is a very well thought out vehicle. Lots of modern and innovative technology available which you can exploit if you want to, or you can just drive it and have a comfortable and quiet experience. Set against all that, the uncompetitive fuel economy (26 mpg, still not bad) and 38 mile electric range are minor details. And if you pay attention, and drive with some thought, you can do better on both Now the dislikes, but please note these very minor in comparison. 1) 3rd row seat. It is only usable for children of middle school age or younger. Period. We knew that going in. However it does fold completely flat, leaving a flat cargo floor. Probably worth having overall. 2) Fuel consumption is as advertised, a bit high for this segment. 3) Steering is a bit light and overly responsive, but some of this improves in Tarmac mode. 4)Brakes are a bit mushy.
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Did not disappoint. Look for the lease rebate!
UWJackson7, 08/11/2023
updated 03/20/2024
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I test drove a lot of vehicles, including Rav4 Prime, Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in, Kia Sportage PHEV, and Subaru Soltera. I also drove Forester Wilderness, and a few others. This vehicle had the best of everything. The premium trim has a really nice interior yet simple and not too much piano black plastic. Driving wise this thing feels smooth, strong and powerful. The tarmac mode is what I like the most, although it uses more gas that way. The regenerative braking levels take some getting used to. One pedal driving is good in traffic but not at other times. The all wheel drive is fabulous, and the vehicle feels really advanced for a Mitsubishi. The 10 year warranty was a huge plus, and the $7500 lease rebate also helped. Only thing I really wish I could change is being able to remove the 3rd row seat. I don't really need it and rather have the space for a spare tire. I wouldn't recommend this vehicle unless you have somewhere to charge it at night. While charging stations are plentiful, going to one and paying is a pain. Even with the fast charge you have to wait 30 minutes. Often the charge networks are different, or require you to put $20 on them even if you're only paying $5 for the electricity. With some additional mods hoping to make this even more offroad capable. Update 3/19: I did notice some rattles in the drivers door which I'm taking in to get looked at. Also, the mirrors do not always fold down occasionally. It seems to be a known issue and there is a trick to fixing it, but it seems like an ongoing issue. Otherwise still very happy with this car.
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Talented PHEV
Grant, 04/28/2023
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
3500 miles on our 2023'. Amazing economy (0.7 Litres/100 km or 336 MPG on current tank, 100% city driving). Smooth electric drivetrain is very addictive. Very well built (nice interior, very solid construction). The huge number of driving modes makes this car quite entertaining to drive. The ride on the 20" wheels could be better though. Overall, don't worry about the low EPA Ratings, the E-range of this car and electric style drivetrain are fantastic. Highly recommend.
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First rate
Noel. British Columba, 03/24/2023
updated 10/03/2024
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 40th Anniversary 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is a smooth quiet car with three rows. The third row is rather tight and only fit for children ages up to 15 or small adults for comfort. Check out the Australian website for reviews of this vehicle as the vehicle is virtually identical to the one shipped to the United States and Canada. The actual fuel economy for the car in hybrid mode is between 5.5 and 6.5 L to 100 km has has been tested by several reviewers in Australia and myself. Also the battery range has been shown to be upwards of 70 km until a charge is required and in some cases the drivers, including myself, have exceeded the 84 km that the Australian versions show as actual possibility for battery only mileage. A few times I got 94km while starting at a 99km estimated range. Of course individual driving habits depend on the Range that you can get both in hybrid as well as battery operation. I love the instrumentation the stereo the seating is superbly comfortable and the fact that both driver and passenger as well as the second row passengers have heated seats is phenomenal. The heads up display in the upper trims show quite a bit of information from the instrumentation and navigation on the windshield which is extremely helpful especially in high traffic situations where one doesn't want to take their eyes off the road. With the third row seat up there is still sufficient room for a collapse stroller and several carry-on bags. With a myriad of settings a person can select a whole variety of driving patterns in this is a remarkable vehicle. The 20-in wheels provide a firmer ride than a typical 18 inch wheel would provide however it does not really interfere with the overall comfort of the vehicle. UPDATE: Advanced cruise control is fabulous in all types of driving. In 23960 kms, we have ueed 1.1 liters per 100kms only because in those kms, we've used 2 tanks of fuel. 95% of time only battery used in all types of driving and we get from 74-95kms per charge always trying to get the most kms out of the battery. A BIG plus is the heat pump for heating and cooling as most other phev's don't have this and thereby must use the engine to have heating and cooling. Not this car. Storage is great, and the third row is functional if spacing other seats properly. I get 35mpg US when on hybrid mode. Buy this car. It is great. Best car I've ever owned.
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