While the latest gasoline engine Mitsubishi Outlander – the first built on the shared Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance platform – was introduced last year, the second-gen plug-in hybrid version has finally been launched. Sharing many components with the above, and its cousin the Rogue, the powertrain however remains unique to the partially-electrified model, which is improved in almost every way and ticks a lot of boxes for compact crossover consumers.
Silver PHEV badging below the side mirror. (By Benjamin Yong)
“So now, more than ever, the new Outlander PHEV is synonymous with balance,” said Don Ulmer, senior manager of corporate and product strategy, in a media event held in Vancouver, B.C. “It’s not just about range, batteries and charging – it’s providing a balance of PHEV technology and SUV capability. Canadians prefer SUVs. Canadians prefer all-wheel drive. And Canadians want this, with electrification. Our product offers all that they want, packaged the way that they want, to do the things they need.”…