- Mitsubishi has released official images of the Outlander plug-in hybrid, which will debut in 2023.
- In the United States, the hybrid version will be available in the second half of 2022, alongside the standard model.
- We already know it will have all-wheel drive and a third row of seats, but we won't know much more until the October 28th release.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is visually distinct from the Nissan Rogue on which it is based, and the Mitsubishi will distinguish itself from the Nissan by offering a plug-in hybrid model. Mitsubishi has released photos of the 2023 Outlander PHEV inside and out ahead of the vehicle's official debut on October 28. The Outlander PHEV will make its North American debut in the second half of next year.
The badges on the front fenders and the charging port on the rear fender are the two most distinctive styling features of the hybrid. The interior is virtually identical to the previous-generation Outlander PHEV, including the third-row seat that was absent in the previous-generation Outlander PHEV. It will be available in ten different colors, including red, white, and black, among others.
Although we will not have complete details on the Outlander's powertrain until a few weeks from now, we do know that it will be equipped with an all-wheel-drive system with two electric motors: one at the front and one at the rear. It should also have a longer electric driving range than the outgoing model, which is only capable of traveling 24 miles on a single charge according to the EPA.
While it was the only plug-in hybrid available in the United States for a long period of time, the Outlander plug-in hybrid will face increased competition this time out. For example, Toyota now sells a RAV4 Prime, and Ford sells a plug-in hybrid version of the Escape.