I giggle when 30 year olds wrinkle their nose at Mitsubishi. When I was in high school, in 1993 Mitsubishi arguably ruled the JDM sports car world. Their turbo and AWD tech was unmatched and only Toyota and Nissan could really compete with them; Honda's entire lineup couldn't hold a candle to Mitsubishi in terms of performance or AWD. Very few know this, Mitsubishi taught Hyundai how to build cars well enough to sell in the United States. Way back in 1988, it was Mitsubishi selling engines to Hyundai, licensing the Koreans to build Mitsubishi designs, etc. that allowed Hyundai to be what they are today.
It’s a grossly underrated vehicle. I don’t understand why those RAV4 Prime buyers wait ages, pay dealer mark ups and forego the 3rd row seats when all they need to go is a Mitsubishi dealer. By the way it’s sharing platform and instrumentation and a few other things with Nissan Rogue.
To give credit where credit is due, the Rav4 has excellent electric range and fuel efficiency, and Toyota has a well earned reputation for build quality and reliability. I personally would prefer the Outlander, due to a significantly better interior, a better AWD system, and it being more spacious. But the Rav4 is a good vehicle.
Two words, Toyota reliability. I have driven all sorts of cars in my lifetime, none of them have been as reliable as my 2021 Toyota RAV4 hybrid, I got it certified pre-owned this past May 2023, at 50K miles, and it is as good as new in every way possible. They were certified pre-owned RAV4 Prime's avaible, but they were out of my price range, otherwise I would have gone for that. The RAV4 Prime is probably going to be my next purchase, unless pure EV tech has advanced, like if Toyota came out with the RAV4 EV, I've heard that the Toyota BZ4X/Subaru Solterra, is essentially a half baked EV.
I had a rav4 prime for 2 years. Now I have a 2023 outlander phev. For sure, the rav4 is the king for power, efficiency and fast charging but I much prefer outlander's interior, seats confort and awd system. Toyota's one is a tiny 53hp rear motor while outlander's is a strong 134 hp. It gives it a rwd behavior that I like. Plus, it has better warranty, practical emergency 3rd row and it's much more refined. The transition between ICE and EV is smoother. They both have their pros and cons so it really depends what caracteristics are more important for you. 2 good phev's.
Thanks for your opinion, neat to hear your views coming from a RAV 4 prime owner and a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owner. I actually think the Mitsubishi is almost luxury car like, I test drove it and really impressed me. I have nothing against Toyota at all, but I am tired of seeing them. I hope Mitsubishi can gain momentum and eventually offer a nice all wheel drive car/sedan. Also agree the Outlander has the stronger rear motor, compared to the RAV and the better warranty. Happy New Year.
@@GothRocker7 That is not going to change. The Rav 4's are still selling like ice water in a dessert. If the model change happens in 2025, you will even see multitudes of previous and new buyers. I have not seen anything like the Rav 4 mania in all my life.
Hi, we just test drove the 2024 and heard a pretty loud humming noise like I guess it's the electric noise for the engine. Is this normal? Does your 2023 have this?
@@ezdoesit20 I just got a '24. Nope, but it does ride on 20 inches; so there's that. Also, dealers aren't hit and miss with PPI, so it's possible the tires were overinflated.
I'd take the Outlander over a RAV4 Prime all day everyday, way better AWD system and interior, plus the Outlander is rear wheel drive biased compared to the front wheel drive biased RAV4.
This car got me interested in Mitsubishi again. It’s a bit tight, but they have 5 seater options for complainers. And the electric range is pretty good. But what I like most of this car is the interior which in my opinion is nearing premium territory. And all for a Mitsubishi!
Thing is for the price difference over the sport, it’s a great “in emergency” or “smaller kids” seating in the third row. People complain but the reality is if you look at it as a 5 seater and never use the third row, it’s still amazing value.
The Rav-4 doesnt even come close to the Outlander...not even close. The build quality, luxury features galore, off road capability...the Outlander far exceeded my expectations.
This doesn't have a CVT or any transmission at all. It's basically a dual motor EV with a gas generator. The gas engine can switch over and directly drive the front wheels at speeds above 45mph but that's really only for long steady crusing with no passing, etc. I don't mind the front design though I wish they'd get rid of that chrome at least as an option.
I think you will find that the engine will engage directly with the front axle, at speeds above 45mph, as you have written, specifically to provide additional power and torque when overtaking, or for climbing long steep hills etc.
I have the 2023 version of this car. The fit and finish is wonderful and the best part is I have filled the gas tank twice in 5,000 miles because I plug in at work too. That third row is ONLY for emergencies. I wanted a small 4 wheel drive car and that is what this is with a beautiful interior (grey and black looks even better). Had an emergency come up and needed to haul someone else's kids, popped the third seat up and the smallest one wedged in the back. It was either that or Uber and that is the point people. It is there for emergencies NOT for daily use. The rest of the time it is a lovely flat floor with a decent amount of space. If you want a big car, then get a big car!!
I have a 2018 and it has been fantastic. One thing that is never mentioned by any reviewer ever, is that Mitsubishi's AWD stays on no matter what speed one is driving. Hondas and Toyotas shut their AWD off after 25mph (35-40kmh). So it cannot be used on freeways or highways. Living in a snowy climate, I can't tell you how awesome having AWD on the highways has been. Plus it has to be said that Mitsubishi offers an always on 4WD mode that sends power to all four wheels, which very nearly matches 4WD locker performance. Like I said, this amazing feature is never mentioned and in my opinion is a game changer. It puts the Outlander far ahead of the competition.
We've had an Outlander since 2009. Use it as the dog's car because it has a drop down tailgate. Last week we had to get a new muffler. Not a total exhaust, just the rear muffler. That is the only thing that has gone wrong in 15 years. Just about to buy an Outlander PHEV, if we can find one.
Oh and I forgot, the Outlander PHEV doesn't have a CVT, it has a Single Speed Trans-axle GKN Multi-Mode E-Transmission and it has a 20KWH battery not 16.8.
nice increase in battery capacity in latest version. hope they keep increasing capacity, and provide NACS (Tesla) charging connector in a future version of Outlander PHEV. Hope they put the charge connector in the rear left just like Tesla.
DC fast charge is kind of silly in a PHEV (this is the only PHEV that even has it as an option). Fast charging is for when you need to fuel up your EV mid trip. But this is a plugin hybrid; the entire point of this drivetrain is you never need to charge mid trip. In $/mile, buying a tank of gas and running charge mode works out to be similar in price to most L3 chargers I've seen. If you can't charge at home, then the value proposition of any PHEV falls on its face. A faster J1772 L2 charger would be a more impactful upgrade to this car than NACS. Using a home L2 charger A Model 3 LR can charge its 80kwh battery faster than this can charge its 20kwh battery.
@@jhaydraude I love how Ramcharger has DC fast charging as well as a reliable, proven and powerdul Pentastar 3.7L V6 gas engine which can generate electrical power at up to 130kW! Very flexible, I hope that Ramcharger really comes to fruition well, as well as Outlander PHEV, we'll see.
@@jhaydraude I do see your point, that generally small PHEV batteries make DC fast charging illogical and not very useful for long trips, where the gas engine can do the work. But, PHEV batteries are getting larger, not only with the Ramcharger 92 kWh battery (and CCS1 -- Will Stellantis switch to NACS?) and already with the Range Rover Sport PHEV which has a 38.2 kWh battery and CCS2 DC fast charging in addition to its gas engine. So, that Range Rover PHEV is another good example of a PHEV with fast charging. Granted, it is expensive (at $118K, twice the price of this Outlander PHEV!) and mainly sold in Europe right now. We have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV and it has been great and fun to find convenient public chargers and 240V outlets in addition to charging at home, like overnight. I'm all for faster charging possibilities in more and more places.
@@jhaydraudetotally agreed. I'm not concerned by DCFC. It's a nice feature, but it doesn't impact whether I would buy the car. However, the speed of the level 2 charging is a much bigger deal. As an example, I believe the Rav4 level 2 charges at 6.6kWh/hour, which is twice the speed of the Outlander. If I'm headed home between outings I likely don't need a 30 minute recharge time. But a 6.5 hour recharge time might easily be too long to have a meaningful impact.
We have had ours for about 4 to 5 weeks. One thing I will say is that it does change your driving habits as you try and get the best mpg. My first run at highway driving saw 26/27 mpg and then I combined using the battery , then charging it back up as I was on the highway then using the battery again to get 35 mpg. The EV loves it in stop and go traffic, especially if you go at a reasonable speed like 30 / 40 mph and then have to slow down/stop. The regen then really dopes extend the battery life. I am averaging 2.1 miles per KW at the moment, but this will drop to about 1.8 if I am going slow and there is not as much regen. Outside temps are about 30--40 Deg F. Charging is slow, 16 hours on a level 1, so I might get a level 2 installed at some point to make it 6.5 hours. It is a very quiet ride and corners well. You can see a graphic in the instrument panel showing you how power is distributed to all 4 wheels. I like having all the modes like snow and gravel. We have the model with the suede seats and really likje those. Here is one thing that no really reports on. My wife has a hard time telling if she has turned it off because it is so quiet. Once we were at a rest stop and it was cold. Me and the kids were getting burgers and she took the dog for a walk. I then get a call saying she cannot get into the car. She had locked the doors but the car was still on, she thought she had turned it off. Fortunately the trunk was open so I had to climb into the car via the trunk and open the doors...
@@eightmiles3401 good thinking! I was amazed at being 55 years old I was nimble enough to climb over all our luggage into the back seat. Mitsubishi need to fix this then...
I own the 2023 full load version of the PHEV Outlander. Until you own one you won't understand the importance of the level 3 charger. Level 3 charging is what makes my Outlander soar past the Toyota. I can go to the park where they offer level 3 charging walk my dog, 30 minutes later I'm coming home on EV no gas. Toyota only offers level one and two charging. You're looking at hours not minutes to charge the Toyota. I've talked to 3 different Rav owners, and they tell me that's the biggest downfall of the Rav PHEV.
Great review as always. I don’t get why Mitsu isn’t more popular here in the US. I have a Mirage which I love. You can’t beat their warranty & their cars are reliable.
I've had one for a year and I'll say I've liked it as a car but not a great hybrid. After the battery runs out and the engine kicks in, the mpg is not good over 55 mph. I luckily don't have to use it much on gas only. If you can use it mostly as a short range EV, it's actually really nice. No real complaints so far beyond that.
You're right. And the fact it's a single speed is nice because it's smoother and nicer to drive than a cvt. But, it takes more fuel because at 60 mph it revs at much as 2500 rpm because it doesn't have gears to low down rpm. That's why it's not good on gas when battery is depleted on the highway.
I agree, although what I do on long trips is when the battery runs out I use charge mode to recharge the battery and then run EV mode again. The mpg in charge mode is the same as in normal and save mode when on the flat or going down hill. As I go down hill I take my foot off the accelerator which boosts the mpg of course. Doing this I get 35 mpg. If I don't do this it is 26/27 mpg.
Toyotas may be reliable but they are so plain looking. Toyota makes the most generic looking vehicles. This vehicle definitely looks better than the rav4.
So, I’m a militariysh looking car type of person. (My Dad Served As A Military Captain) And I think in that term, The Toyota 4Runner is 100X Better for looking military, It is also just so comfortable.
@@TheCanadianInhabitant Toyota makes rugged-type vehicles, so that would be a good choice for you. But for luxury life, almost every other vehicle brand beats Toyota in terms of luxury.
The Outlander is better than the RAV4 Prime because the Outlander has more even power and torque distribution than the RAV4 Prime has. The RAV4 Prime has 270 Nm on the front axle and 121 Nm on the rear, with 134 kW on the front axle and only 40 kW on the rear axle. It's a front wheel drive, with a bit of extra power and torque on the back axle. The Outlander on the other hand has more power in the rear axle than in the front ( 100 Kw / 85 kW ), while it does have more torque available to the front axle than the rear (255 Nm / 195 Nm ). The RAV4 Prime is a more complicated drive train because it DOES HAVE a CVT. The Outlander does not have a CVT. It just has a motor on each axle, and the engine can provide additional power and torque to the front axle via a SINGLE SPEED gear (box) connection. The Outlander drive train is just simpler and more brilliant.
Any wondering, as a first-hand mitsubishi owner, mitsubishi is a really good and reliable brand. Sure, it's not the best, but it's not as bad as many people claim it to be. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi outlander sport, done simple oil cnage maintenence, gavents doesnt transmission fluid nor coolant(which i have to do and will do shortly) and the car is running strong and still getting good mpg while driving economically. This new phev is an absolute beast. Does it beat Rav4 in every way? Probably not, but it does have greater engineering, in my opinion, on many parts of the car.
I have an outlander sport 2012 or, rvr, here in canada, with cold winter , snow. Never had a problem with it and i love the awc. My next one will be the outlander phev .
I always seem to forget that Nissan is related to Mistibishi 😅. Oh, speaking of Nissan Joe, you got me wondering about that new 2025 Murano that you saw in Japan! When will we get the scoop? 😮😮
G'day it's Steven from down under Mitsubishi Motors has been a popular and successful brand here in Australia for over 40 years, in fact its always been one of the top selling passenger car brands. Outlander is quite stunning and the PHEV variant is the worlds first and highest selling PHEV SUV, particularly in Europe. Not only does the Outlander look stunning but the premium interior and high tech features should make people with a Toyota-default setting rethink their options. By the way here Outlander is often referred to as a 5+2 seater, the rear two seats are only suitable for children. Finally we Aussie's love our US friends, however y'all have to join the modern world and start using the metric system, Australia started the move in the late 60's, we have no idea what you're talking about, is a Foot the thing you have on the end of your leg?, is a Yard something located at the front or rear of your house?, and dont get me started on inches, gallons and pounds for goodness sake. Happy driving!
Love this channel, but please fix the info about this having a CVT. 80% of the reviewers do that. This has a 1-gear transaxle which engages only in certain conditions. This is most the time indeed an EV powered by two electric Motors and have a gas engine as range extender (which can power the electric motors or recharge the battery - even both at once). The transaxle engages only above 40mph since the transaxle is like a 5th gear in terms of ratio. Thank you for the review. I agree with pretty much everything you said about this vehicle (I own the top trim GT variant here in Canada). Cheers!
@@johnmartin7158there's a difference between a CVT and a real geared transmission, this has a real gear not a pulley that might turn off some potential buyers.
@@johnmartin7158it's important because CVTs are a notorious maintenance issue. Saying a car has a CVT is a bit of a red flag, and it doesn't apply in this case.
@@rapide12345 💯✅ Agree. I have a RAV 4 with an ECVT. I prefer a 6 speed torque converter. But for general driving CVT is ok. But if you’re doing a continuous 70 mph for say 2 to 3 hours not so much. Noisy and droney.
Greetings from southern Ontario thanks for the presentation I currently have the 2023 mitsubishi outlander phev and I like these features hud the DC fast charging awd, and headlights wash themselves on the top of the line model hello to Joe and Lori
I’m a lifelong, dedicated Subaru owner. However, for a brief period of time due to income restrictions, I purchased a small Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. And of course that’s the car. I was in during a major accident where I was T-boned. This little tin box car, that would change lanes. involuntarily, if the wind was strong, completely engulfed me in airbags, and I walked away. The idea that they now, Mitsubishi, make a hybrid where I now have a camp that 7 1/2 hour drive away, matches my needs perfectly. During the work week, I’m a short commute the electric would be great, driving to Maine gas would be needed. I can’t wait to talk to the dealership to see what my Subaru will get for a trade-in.
I agree Joe…….looks great in that color. The front end is a little peculiar looking…….maybe better without the shiny chrome, like you said. Kind of ridiculous that it’s 3 rows. It would be easy choice for me…….Rav 4 prime for me 👍. And EV badge is too BIG
I have this vehicle and I am convinced that the big EV badge on each door is to prevent the car from getting keyed when you DC fast charge it. It wasn't specified in this video but the SEL trim level and above comes with DC fast charging.
Thank you for the Horsey Sauce and Magic 8-Ball references. Excellent humor throughout. I have the '23 version of this vehicle it's the same and it's probably the best vehicle I've ever owned. Couple points, 20 kW hour battery not 16. I know Mitsubishi says 38 Mi of pure electric range I get 50 and many others get about that as well I think they under promised and over delivered. The rear armrest does lock horizontally it's based on the angle of the rear seat recline. Great video.
It is kind of a goofy mid size SUV. Several items are missing, as you mentioned the ventilated seats. The third row is not really functional and complicated to raise and lower. It would be better to have a roomier 2nd row. All that bright chrome around the headlights will take a beating from stones that might fly up. If you need a third row, consistently, get a mini van or a larger SUV.. By trying to give it too broad appeal I think it misses the mark. The price point is good, exactly with the Toyota RAV4 prime high trim level.
This vehicle made me interested in Mitsu again and is actually on my radar for my next purchase. I do agree, that the front end needs to be cleaned up and not so busy. The massive reflector headlamps being LED will blind everyone on the road. They need to be tightened up and made into projectors. The chrome should be silver or black chrome, I do agree. I would like to see the back match the front. It is so dull and has boring incandescent signals but LED's upfront. Ventilated seats would be a great addition, as well as that beautiful silver trim to the doors.
There is no CVT or ECVT. Otherwise, a good review. The vehicle features a hydraulic clutch that locks the engine to the front wheels when road speed surpasses 68mph. Otherwise, the engine functions as the powerplant to power the on-board generator. I have the PHEV and I understand its operation.
I've owned 3 different Mitsubishi Eclipses, 2 FWD and 1 AWD. Mitsu (DSM's) were so amazing back in the 90's and in the 2000's. 2g Eclipse and 3000gt vr-4's were the pinnacle of Mitsu. I love the Evo's as much as the next guy, but the 90's were just amazing.
I have just placed an order for the Mitsubishi Outlander GSR PHEV, in Diamond Red, in Melbourne Australia. They tell me it will arrive around September/October. It has some of the chrome bits replaced by black bits, including that bit around the lights at the front. I think it looks much better - I agree with you that there's too much chrome around the front, on the one in your video.
It's a tough call between Rav4 and the Outlander. - Cost and availibility of Spares (Lot many toyotas on the road, more availibility of spares and after market parts) - Cost of maintianance over time (few Mitsubishi dealers in Canada so dealers charge more for service) - Engine reliability vs power vs performance (Rav4 seems to have a slight advantage in terms of fuel efficiency and power) - Rugged vs refined (Outlander looks and feels more classy) - Spare tire (Rav4 offers a donut wheel for peace of mind, doing long trips in an outlander seems risky) - Cargo space (The outlander must have the third row seats tucked in to almost match the cargo space of a Rav4) - Battle of the warranties (Mitsubishi offers 10 year/ 160K Kms engine and transmission warranty which is unmatched) - Build quality (Outlander is assembled in Japan, so its super fine, but the Rav4 has a better underside that prevents it from rusting) - Infotainment (Outlander has a more engaging and classier cluster and infotainment center) - Rav4 has a proven engine, outlander engine (made by Nissan - PRD25DD) is fairly new. - Toyotas fetch better resale values - The third row in the outlander is useless
@@keyner111 all of them are putting fake exhaust tips; I understand that. But I agree with @Moecamera for $25 it’s a bit low brow not to include struts..
I really like this vehicle, especially the powertrain configuration. Some real drawbacks though: 3rd row is useless- should be an option or removable, no spare tire, small fuel tank with limited range, Chademo type fast charger is pointless in N.A., and needs another inch of ground clearance.
The Outlander has seven seats since the release of the second or third gen I think, people loved the emergency third row, it's a 5+2 not a full seven seater, if you want more space then just get a mini van.
@rapide12345 I don't do SUVs. Plus I can't afford the extra gas bills on 7 seater SUVs nor a minivan. I'm a college student. I think I'll take a compact SUV instead
The previous generation of the PHEV doesn't have a third row and apparently people were disappointed. This is mitsu listening to feedback. Given it has loads of trunk space with the third row folded it hardly seems like a big deal. I'm happy to have the feature rather than not, even though I will rarely use it.
Love everything about this car and the front is nice and unique, isn’t ventilated seats an option this tester doesn’t have? RAV 4 is too generic and there’s no genuine leather option even on the highest trim.
The REV 4 -Plug in, For $51,000, that My Daughter and Son in Law just bought that lack a lot of Accessories that We Have on Our Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Touring Model.
I was thinking seriously about the Mitsubishi Outlander as my next vehicle before I read about its cold weather starting problems. When the traction battery gets to a temperature of around -25°C the car will refuse to start because it wants to protect the traction battery. The only solution is to wait until it warms up or tow the vehicle to a heated garage. I’d hate to be on a winter road trip, park somewhere and be stranded. Apparently earlier models (before 2022-23) had a battery heater that was for some reason removed. But even with the earlier models once the traction battery got too cold the vehicle could not warm it up. A US law firm filed a class action lawsuit against Mitsubishi for this issue and there is also a Canadian class action. It is my understanding that the Toyota RAV4 Prime has a battery heater and can warm up a cold traction battery if plugged in. I’m now considering the Toyota Sienna. Its battery is a different chemistry and can tolerate a colder temperature for starting. Since the traction battery is inside the car rather than under the car, if it can start the car, the traction battery will warm up as the interior warms up. If it happens to be too cold to start the car, a propane or diesel heater could warm up the interior enough to thaw the battery, all without having to plug in. In a previous version of this comment I included some links to substantiate some of the points I made. But since the comment quickly disappeared, I removed the links and resubmitted the comment.
If one's looking for fuel efficiency, then the answer is no. Rav4-P and Rav4-H still King/Queen. If one's looking for a J-vinned, well built - with proven - PHEV SUV, with about $11k in discounts, then Outlander PHEV is a no brainer.
I have own 3 nissan rogue and currently I am planning on selling my rogue 2023 platinum cuz I really need a hybrid compact suv and by watching this video i am getting to like mitshubishi. I should go and check it out tomorrow and compare it with prime rav4… thanks great insights
Mitsubishi lost me with the mid and third row design. No thought process went behind it. Such a shame because everything else they hit it out of the park..
The interior is beautiful except for the 3rd row, if I was buying it I would consider it a 2row SUV but in an emergency when your exwives bring over all the kids then you can put the little squirts into that 3rd row. The front facia is a big turnoff (not the fake grill) but the headlights look like a Goldfishes bug eyes. LOL You won't see one of these in my driveway.
To beat rav4 efficiency you simply run the engine and charge on the motorway only ...over 90kmph and then ev below that. Then you'll get 40mpg even if you start your day on a depleted battery
Mitsubishi didnt do a good job of designing the rear of this vehicle. They gave us a good size cargo area but at the expense of the 3rd row. They shouldve just left the 3rd row out because its pretty much unusable
The 3rd row should be an option. For some folks it's useless and more cargo space would be great but for some, this emergency 3rd row really is a sale's point if they need to carry more kids.
Actually I have a 2023 version of this car...had to take 3 extra kids into town and the smallest one crammed back there. It worked in a pinch, just like it was designed for...I only expected to use it once in a blue moon, but it was sure nice when I needed it.
I have the Rav4 Prime 2023, at this moment no problems has been found with the vehicle but the battery need to be at least to cover 100 miles instead of 42 per charge. The other situation is the cost of the vehicle in Puerto Rico is $84,000 but besides that, the Prime is a beast in all aspects.
I giggle when 30 year olds wrinkle their nose at Mitsubishi. When I was in high school, in 1993 Mitsubishi arguably ruled the JDM sports car world. Their turbo and AWD tech was unmatched and only Toyota and Nissan could really compete with them; Honda's entire lineup couldn't hold a candle to Mitsubishi in terms of performance or AWD. Very few know this, Mitsubishi taught Hyundai how to build cars well enough to sell in the United States. Way back in 1988, it was Mitsubishi selling engines to Hyundai, licensing the Koreans to build Mitsubishi designs, etc. that allowed Hyundai to be what they are today.
It’s a grossly underrated vehicle. I don’t understand why those RAV4 Prime buyers wait ages, pay dealer mark ups and forego the 3rd row seats when all they need to go is a Mitsubishi dealer. By the way it’s sharing platform and instrumentation and a few other things with Nissan Rogue.
Lack of dealerships and mitsushitty has a habit of trying to get out of warranty work.
To give credit where credit is due, the Rav4 has excellent electric range and fuel efficiency, and Toyota has a well earned reputation for build quality and reliability.
I personally would prefer the Outlander, due to a significantly better interior, a better AWD system, and it being more spacious. But the Rav4 is a good vehicle.
Two words, Toyota reliability. I have driven all sorts of cars in my lifetime, none of them have been as reliable as my 2021 Toyota RAV4 hybrid, I got it certified pre-owned this past May 2023, at 50K miles, and it is as good as new in every way possible. They were certified pre-owned RAV4 Prime's avaible, but they were out of my price range, otherwise I would have gone for that. The RAV4 Prime is probably going to be my next purchase, unless pure EV tech has advanced, like if Toyota came out with the RAV4 EV, I've heard that the Toyota BZ4X/Subaru Solterra, is essentially a half baked EV.
Reliability. Even in Asia, Toyota and Honda reign supreme.
@@kevinW826not me, I will buy a fullu loaded 2024 Outlander PHEV.
I had a rav4 prime for 2 years. Now I have a 2023 outlander phev. For sure, the rav4 is the king for power, efficiency and fast charging but I much prefer outlander's interior, seats confort and awd system. Toyota's one is a tiny 53hp rear motor while outlander's is a strong 134 hp. It gives it a rwd behavior that I like. Plus, it has better warranty, practical emergency 3rd row and it's much more refined. The transition between ICE and EV is smoother. They both have their pros and cons so it really depends what caracteristics are more important for you. 2 good phev's.
Thanks for your opinion, neat to hear your views coming from a RAV 4 prime owner and a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owner. I actually think the Mitsubishi is almost luxury car like, I test drove it and really impressed me. I have nothing against Toyota at all, but I am tired of seeing them. I hope Mitsubishi can gain momentum and eventually offer a nice all wheel drive car/sedan. Also agree the Outlander has the stronger rear motor, compared to the RAV and the better warranty. Happy New Year.
@@GothRocker7 That is not going to change. The Rav 4's are still selling like ice water in a dessert. If the model change happens in 2025, you will even see multitudes of previous and new buyers. I have not seen anything like the Rav 4 mania in all my life.
Yes, but you have to pay a markup for the prime.
Hi, we just test drove the 2024 and heard a pretty loud humming noise like I guess it's the electric noise for the engine. Is this normal? Does your 2023 have this?
@@ezdoesit20 I just got a '24. Nope, but it does ride on 20 inches; so there's that. Also, dealers aren't hit and miss with PPI, so it's possible the tires were overinflated.
I'd take the Outlander over a RAV4 Prime all day everyday, way better AWD system and interior, plus the Outlander is rear wheel drive biased compared to the front wheel drive biased RAV4.
Yep agree with the paint, Mitsubishi always look great in their best color the Diamond Red. Fun fact, the Outlander is made in Japan.
This car got me interested in Mitsubishi again. It’s a bit tight, but they have 5 seater options for complainers. And the electric range is pretty good. But what I like most of this car is the interior which in my opinion is nearing premium territory. And all for a Mitsubishi!
Same here. Rav 4 prime needs a new interior for sure. Mitsubishi is already there.
@@tmo4330Well, I don’t think the RAV needs a new interior, but I’d prefer the Mitsubishi.
Thing is for the price difference over the sport, it’s a great “in emergency” or “smaller kids” seating in the third row.
People complain but the reality is if you look at it as a 5 seater and never use the third row, it’s still amazing value.
The Rav-4 doesnt even come close to the Outlander...not even close.
The build quality, luxury features galore, off road capability...the Outlander far exceeded my expectations.
I am glad that you are very happy with yours!
This doesn't have a CVT or any transmission at all. It's basically a dual motor EV with a gas generator. The gas engine can switch over and directly drive the front wheels at speeds above 45mph but that's really only for long steady crusing with no passing, etc.
I don't mind the front design though I wish they'd get rid of that chrome at least as an option.
I think you will find that the engine will engage directly with the front axle, at speeds above 45mph, as you have written, specifically to provide additional power and torque when overtaking, or for climbing long steep hills etc.
there’s a blackout edition, i got black out grill covers on ebay for $50 also
I have the 2023 version of this car. The fit and finish is wonderful and the best part is I have filled the gas tank twice in 5,000 miles because I plug in at work too. That third row is ONLY for emergencies. I wanted a small 4 wheel drive car and that is what this is with a beautiful interior (grey and black looks even better). Had an emergency come up and needed to haul someone else's kids, popped the third seat up and the smallest one wedged in the back. It was either that or Uber and that is the point people. It is there for emergencies NOT for daily use. The rest of the time it is a lovely flat floor with a decent amount of space. If you want a big car, then get a big car!!
A family member owns a 2017 Outlander and so far it has been great with no problems, this seems like a really nice upgrade
I have a 2018 and it has been fantastic. One thing that is never mentioned by any reviewer ever, is that Mitsubishi's AWD stays on no matter what speed one is driving. Hondas and Toyotas shut their AWD off after 25mph (35-40kmh). So it cannot be used on freeways or highways. Living in a snowy climate, I can't tell you how awesome having AWD on the highways has been. Plus it has to be said that Mitsubishi offers an always on 4WD mode that sends power to all four wheels, which very nearly matches 4WD locker performance. Like I said, this amazing feature is never mentioned and in my opinion is a game changer. It puts the Outlander far ahead of the competition.
On the fence if I should purchase the Outlander but as soon as you talked about the history of Mitsubishi in WW2 fighter planes, I’m sold.
We've had an Outlander since 2009. Use it as the dog's car because it has a drop down tailgate. Last week we had to get a new muffler. Not a total exhaust, just the rear muffler. That is the only thing that has gone wrong in 15 years. Just about to buy an Outlander PHEV, if we can find one.
Oh and I forgot, the Outlander PHEV doesn't have a CVT, it has a Single Speed Trans-axle GKN Multi-Mode E-Transmission and it has a 20KWH battery not 16.8.
nice increase in battery capacity in latest version. hope they keep increasing capacity, and provide NACS (Tesla) charging connector in a future version of Outlander PHEV. Hope they put the charge connector in the rear left just like Tesla.
DC fast charge is kind of silly in a PHEV (this is the only PHEV that even has it as an option). Fast charging is for when you need to fuel up your EV mid trip. But this is a plugin hybrid; the entire point of this drivetrain is you never need to charge mid trip. In $/mile, buying a tank of gas and running charge mode works out to be similar in price to most L3 chargers I've seen. If you can't charge at home, then the value proposition of any PHEV falls on its face.
A faster J1772 L2 charger would be a more impactful upgrade to this car than NACS. Using a home L2 charger A Model 3 LR can charge its 80kwh battery faster than this can charge its 20kwh battery.
@@jhaydraude I love how Ramcharger has DC fast charging as well as a reliable, proven and powerdul Pentastar 3.7L V6 gas engine which can generate electrical power at up to 130kW! Very flexible, I hope that Ramcharger really comes to fruition well, as well as Outlander PHEV, we'll see.
@@jhaydraude I do see your point, that generally small PHEV batteries make DC fast charging illogical and not very useful for long trips, where the gas engine can do the work. But, PHEV batteries are getting larger, not only with the Ramcharger 92 kWh battery (and CCS1 -- Will Stellantis switch to NACS?) and already with the Range Rover Sport PHEV which has a 38.2 kWh battery and CCS2 DC fast charging in addition to its gas engine. So, that Range Rover PHEV is another good example of a PHEV with fast charging. Granted, it is expensive (at $118K, twice the price of this Outlander PHEV!) and mainly sold in Europe right now. We have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV and it has been great and fun to find convenient public chargers and 240V outlets in addition to charging at home, like overnight. I'm all for faster charging possibilities in more and more places.
@@jhaydraudetotally agreed. I'm not concerned by DCFC. It's a nice feature, but it doesn't impact whether I would buy the car. However, the speed of the level 2 charging is a much bigger deal.
As an example, I believe the Rav4 level 2 charges at 6.6kWh/hour, which is twice the speed of the Outlander. If I'm headed home between outings I likely don't need a 30 minute recharge time. But a 6.5 hour recharge time might easily be too long to have a meaningful impact.
I have a 2023 outlander gas and im very happy with it. So far the best winter vehicle ive ever had here in 🇨🇦
We have had ours for about 4 to 5 weeks. One thing I will say is that it does change your driving habits as you try and get the best mpg. My first run at highway driving saw 26/27 mpg and then I combined using the battery , then charging it back up as I was on the highway then using the battery again to get 35 mpg.
The EV loves it in stop and go traffic, especially if you go at a reasonable speed like 30 / 40 mph and then have to slow down/stop. The regen then really dopes extend the battery life. I am averaging 2.1 miles per KW at the moment, but this will drop to about 1.8 if I am going slow and there is not as much regen. Outside temps are about 30--40 Deg F. Charging is slow, 16 hours on a level 1, so I might get a level 2 installed at some point to make it 6.5 hours. It is a very quiet ride and corners well. You can see a graphic in the instrument panel showing you how power is distributed to all 4 wheels. I like having all the modes like snow and gravel.
We have the model with the suede seats and really likje those.
Here is one thing that no really reports on. My wife has a hard time telling if she has turned it off because it is so quiet. Once we were at a rest stop and it was cold. Me and the kids were getting burgers and she took the dog for a walk. I then get a call saying she cannot get into the car.
She had locked the doors but the car was still on, she thought she had turned it off. Fortunately the trunk was open so I had to climb into the car via the trunk and open the doors...
It happened to me as well. It was locked because I forgot t9 turn it off, but what I did was remove the keyfab and manually open it using the key 🔑
@@eightmiles3401 good thinking! I was amazed at being 55 years old I was nimble enough to climb over all our luggage into the back seat. Mitsubishi need to fix this then...
Does the car beep if you leave the car on or if you leave the keys in?
I have no issues with the chrome at the front. This car is beautiful
I own the 2023 full load version of the PHEV Outlander. Until you own one you won't understand the importance of the level 3 charger. Level 3 charging is what makes my Outlander soar past the Toyota. I can go to the park where they offer level 3 charging walk my dog, 30 minutes later I'm coming home on EV no gas. Toyota only offers level one and two charging. You're looking at hours not minutes to charge the Toyota. I've talked to 3 different Rav owners, and they tell me that's the biggest downfall of the Rav PHEV.
Good point, but Chademo type is ridiculous.
Great review as always. I don’t get why Mitsu isn’t more popular here in the US. I have a Mirage which I love. You can’t beat their warranty & their cars are reliable.
I've had one for a year and I'll say I've liked it as a car but not a great hybrid. After the battery runs out and the engine kicks in, the mpg is not good over 55 mph. I luckily don't have to use it much on gas only. If you can use it mostly as a short range EV, it's actually really nice. No real complaints so far beyond that.
You're right. And the fact it's a single speed is nice because it's smoother and nicer to drive than a cvt. But, it takes more fuel because at 60 mph it revs at much as 2500 rpm because it doesn't have gears to low down rpm. That's why it's not good on gas when battery is depleted on the highway.
I agree, although what I do on long trips is when the battery runs out I use charge mode to recharge the battery and then run EV mode again. The mpg in charge mode is the same as in normal and save mode when on the flat or going down hill. As I go down hill I take my foot off the accelerator which boosts the mpg of course. Doing this I get 35 mpg. If I don't do this it is 26/27 mpg.
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Great video! I just bought a 2024 Outlander Platinum and absolutely love it! The competition seems boring inside and out compared to the Outlander!
Toyotas may be reliable but they are so plain looking. Toyota makes the most generic looking vehicles. This vehicle definitely looks better than the rav4.
Most definitely
Reliable no more same with honda!
Rav4 looks so much better than this but the score is the interior on this Mitsubishi i may just buy it next
So, I’m a militariysh looking car type of person. (My Dad Served As A Military Captain) And I think in that term, The Toyota 4Runner is 100X Better for looking military, It is also just so comfortable.
@@TheCanadianInhabitant Toyota makes rugged-type vehicles, so that would be a good choice for you. But for luxury life, almost every other vehicle brand beats Toyota in terms of luxury.
As soon as I seen the interior that is wayyyyy nicer than than the Rav 4. Wow
The Outlander is better than the RAV4 Prime because the Outlander has more even power and torque distribution than the RAV4 Prime has. The RAV4 Prime has 270 Nm on the front axle and 121 Nm on the rear, with 134 kW on the front axle and only 40 kW on the rear axle. It's a front wheel drive, with a bit of extra power and torque on the back axle. The Outlander on the other hand has more power in the rear axle than in the front ( 100 Kw / 85 kW ), while it does have more torque available to the front axle than the rear (255 Nm / 195 Nm ).
The RAV4 Prime is a more complicated drive train because it DOES HAVE a CVT. The Outlander does not have a CVT. It just has a motor on each axle, and the engine can provide additional power and torque to the front axle via a SINGLE SPEED gear (box) connection. The Outlander drive train is just simpler and more brilliant.
Thanks for sharing that great info.
Best part of the car is the S-AWC. It’s probably unbelievable in the snow
Our Mitsubishi dealer sells every Outlander they get. A neighbor has had one for her college years and has been perfect.
Any wondering, as a first-hand mitsubishi owner, mitsubishi is a really good and reliable brand. Sure, it's not the best, but it's not as bad as many people claim it to be. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi outlander sport, done simple oil cnage maintenence, gavents doesnt transmission fluid nor coolant(which i have to do and will do shortly) and the car is running strong and still getting good mpg while driving economically. This new phev is an absolute beast. Does it beat Rav4 in every way? Probably not, but it does have greater engineering, in my opinion, on many parts of the car.
I have an outlander sport 2012 or, rvr, here in canada, with cold winter , snow. Never had a problem with it and i love the awc. My next one will be the outlander phev .
I always seem to forget that Nissan is related to Mistibishi 😅. Oh, speaking of Nissan Joe, you got me wondering about that new 2025 Murano that you saw in Japan! When will we get the scoop? 😮😮
In addition it has the best warranty that you'll never have to use
Tbh the front non-functional grill reminds me of range rover. And i think thats what they went for.
LOVE the rims.
If they only had a v6 280HP version naturally aspirated 6 or 8 speed tranny. They would sell a ton!
G'day it's Steven from down under
Mitsubishi Motors has been a popular and successful brand here in Australia for over 40 years, in fact its always been one of the top selling passenger car brands.
Outlander is quite stunning and the PHEV variant is the worlds first and highest selling PHEV SUV, particularly in Europe.
Not only does the Outlander look stunning but the premium interior and high tech features should make people with a Toyota-default setting rethink their options.
By the way here Outlander is often referred to as a 5+2 seater, the rear two seats are only suitable for children.
Finally we Aussie's love our US friends, however y'all have to join the modern world and start using the metric system, Australia started the move in the late 60's, we have no idea what you're talking about, is a Foot the thing you have on the end of your leg?, is a Yard something located at the front or rear of your house?, and dont get me started on inches, gallons and pounds for goodness sake.
Happy driving!
Hi Steven! Thanks for your great commentary!
IN MY OPINION they should get rid of the third row to increase cargo area
I agree 100%. At least give people the option. The 3rd row seats are useless for those without SMALL children.
The front is a little busy but nice looking car
The AWD system blows the Rav 4 prime's away also - 0.85 g skidpad vs 0.75 g in the Rav 4 prime
1500 Watt 120V outlets, right? nice high power output there
Love this channel, but please fix the info about this having a CVT. 80% of the reviewers do that. This has a 1-gear transaxle which engages only in certain conditions. This is most the time indeed an EV powered by two electric Motors and have a gas engine as range extender (which can power the electric motors or recharge the battery - even both at once).
The transaxle engages only above 40mph since the transaxle is like a 5th gear in terms of ratio.
Thank you for the review. I agree with pretty much everything you said about this vehicle (I own the top trim GT variant here in Canada). Cheers!
Yeah, only the regular one has the jatco cvt.
Technically you’re correct. But who cares, at least people will know he’s not referring to a 6 speed torque converter or a DCT.
@@johnmartin7158there's a difference between a CVT and a real geared transmission, this has a real gear not a pulley that might turn off some potential buyers.
@@johnmartin7158it's important because CVTs are a notorious maintenance issue. Saying a car has a CVT is a bit of a red flag, and it doesn't apply in this case.
@@rapide12345 💯✅
Agree. I have a RAV 4 with an ECVT. I prefer a 6 speed torque converter. But for general driving CVT is ok. But if you’re doing a continuous 70 mph for say 2 to 3 hours not so much. Noisy and droney.
Favorite front styling in the industry 🙄
Greetings from southern Ontario thanks for the presentation I currently have the 2023 mitsubishi outlander phev and I like these features hud the DC fast charging awd, and headlights wash themselves on the top of the line model hello to Joe and Lori
I’m a lifelong, dedicated Subaru owner. However, for a brief period of time due to income restrictions, I purchased a small Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. And of course that’s the car. I was in during a major accident where I was T-boned. This little tin box car, that would change lanes. involuntarily, if the wind was strong, completely engulfed me in airbags, and I walked away. The idea that they now, Mitsubishi, make a hybrid where I now have a camp that 7 1/2 hour drive away, matches my needs perfectly. During the work week, I’m a short commute the electric would be great, driving to Maine gas would be needed. I can’t wait to talk to the dealership to see what my Subaru will get for a trade-in.
I completely forgot about Mitsubishi. This one looks good but I think I would go for the Prime.
Good luck finding one in stock or at MSRP!
I like black around wheels.
How good is the suspension? Is it as good as the air suspension on a volvo?
I think this car shouldn’t have a 3rd row in my opinion. The room is just unbelievably uncomfortable
There are 5 seater options.🙄
@@mrgurulittle7000 ? That’s the sport. I’m talking about this outlander.
@@Joshua_AugustinAnd they have 5 seater options for this one too. The sport is an entirely different car.
@@mrgurulittle7000depends on the country. In Canada you can only get it with three rows
@@Matthew-rn3dsWhat the frick?! I see.
I dig the Mitsubishi Outlander the crome is good.
I agree Joe…….looks great in that color. The front end is a little peculiar looking…….maybe better without the shiny chrome, like you said. Kind of ridiculous that it’s 3 rows. It would be easy choice for me…….Rav 4 prime for me 👍.
And EV badge is too BIG
I rather go Rav4 too
I have this vehicle and I am convinced that the big EV badge on each door is to prevent the car from getting keyed when you DC fast charge it. It wasn't specified in this video but the SEL trim level and above comes with DC fast charging.
Thank you for the Horsey Sauce and Magic 8-Ball references. Excellent humor throughout. I have the '23 version of this vehicle it's the same and it's probably the best vehicle I've ever owned. Couple points, 20 kW hour battery not 16. I know Mitsubishi says 38 Mi of pure electric range I get 50 and many others get about that as well I think they under promised and over delivered. The rear armrest does lock horizontally it's based on the angle of the rear seat recline. Great video.
Yes of course Joe and I'm going to buy one.
Not me , the dealers are far and few between.
Can't imagine having a break down when on vacation somewhere !
It is kind of a goofy mid size SUV. Several items are missing, as you mentioned the ventilated seats. The third row is not really functional and complicated to raise and lower. It would be better to have a roomier 2nd row. All that bright chrome around the headlights will take a beating from stones that might fly up. If you need a third row, consistently, get a mini van or a larger SUV.. By trying to give it too broad appeal I think it misses the mark. The price point is good, exactly with the Toyota RAV4 prime high trim level.
This vehicle made me interested in Mitsu again and is actually on my radar for my next purchase. I do agree, that the front end needs to be cleaned up and not so busy. The massive reflector headlamps being LED will blind everyone on the road. They need to be tightened up and made into projectors. The chrome should be silver or black chrome, I do agree. I would like to see the back match the front. It is so dull and has boring incandescent signals but LED's upfront. Ventilated seats would be a great addition, as well as that beautiful silver trim to the doors.
There is no CVT or ECVT. Otherwise, a good review. The vehicle features a hydraulic clutch that locks the engine to the front wheels when road speed surpasses 68mph. Otherwise, the engine functions as the powerplant to power the on-board generator. I have the PHEV and I understand its operation.
Is there anyway i can go from a Lexus rx350 to a Outlander? How would the change feel for me?
I like the red paint and the front end chrome, this is a great alternative to a RAV4 prime.
I've owned 3 different Mitsubishi Eclipses, 2 FWD and 1 AWD. Mitsu (DSM's) were so amazing back in the 90's and in the 2000's. 2g Eclipse and 3000gt vr-4's were the pinnacle of Mitsu. I love the Evo's as much as the next guy, but the 90's were just amazing.
Amazing review Joe.
Love the car I have the Launch Edition and its been the best car!! Ready to update to the PHEV
I have just placed an order for the Mitsubishi Outlander GSR PHEV, in Diamond Red, in Melbourne Australia. They tell me it will arrive around September/October. It has some of the chrome bits replaced by black bits, including that bit around the lights at the front. I think it looks much better - I agree with you that there's too much chrome around the front, on the one in your video.
It's a tough call between Rav4 and the Outlander.
- Cost and availibility of Spares (Lot many toyotas on the road, more availibility of spares and after market parts)
- Cost of maintianance over time (few Mitsubishi dealers in Canada so dealers charge more for service)
- Engine reliability vs power vs performance (Rav4 seems to have a slight advantage in terms of fuel efficiency and power)
- Rugged vs refined (Outlander looks and feels more classy)
- Spare tire (Rav4 offers a donut wheel for peace of mind, doing long trips in an outlander seems risky)
- Cargo space (The outlander must have the third row seats tucked in to almost match the cargo space of a Rav4)
- Battle of the warranties (Mitsubishi offers 10 year/ 160K Kms engine and transmission warranty which is unmatched)
- Build quality (Outlander is assembled in Japan, so its super fine, but the Rav4 has a better underside that prevents it from rusting)
- Infotainment (Outlander has a more engaging and classier cluster and infotainment center)
- Rav4 has a proven engine, outlander engine (made by Nissan - PRD25DD) is fairly new.
- Toyotas fetch better resale values
- The third row in the outlander is useless
Great review content,always on point,I think it’s great value for money over the rav4.
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍
Very nice I have to go this coming weekend and check one out
I wonder if Joe will review the CT. Wanna see how he zonks it. Very new and different in many ways.
51K and couldn’t even give you hydraulic hood struts and actual exhaust tips smh
It's a PHEV, it doesn't need a a fancy showy exhaust tips.
@@keyner111 all of them are putting fake exhaust tips; I understand that. But I agree with @Moecamera for $25 it’s a bit low brow not to include struts..
It's too small to be a 7 passenger
I really like this vehicle, especially the powertrain configuration. Some real drawbacks though: 3rd row is useless- should be an option or removable, no spare tire, small fuel tank with limited range, Chademo type fast charger is pointless in N.A., and needs another inch of ground clearance.
very beautiful Mitsubishi is a great car
What the hell was mistubishi thinking about making the outlander a seven seater?🤨🤦🏿♂️
The Outlander has seven seats since the release of the second or third gen I think, people loved the emergency third row, it's a 5+2 not a full seven seater, if you want more space then just get a mini van.
@rapide12345 I don't do SUVs. Plus I can't afford the extra gas bills on 7 seater SUVs nor a minivan. I'm a college student. I think I'll take a compact SUV instead
The previous generation of the PHEV doesn't have a third row and apparently people were disappointed. This is mitsu listening to feedback.
Given it has loads of trunk space with the third row folded it hardly seems like a big deal. I'm happy to have the feature rather than not, even though I will rarely use it.
Outlanders have always had 3rd row seating since 2002 😂
The PHEV GSR in Australia has black around the lower front grill.
Can you go hands free on cruise control?
That is a great question!
like desk placement battle scene in the movie Brazil as far as the space in the 2nd or 3rd row
Love everything about this car and the front is nice and unique, isn’t ventilated seats an option this tester doesn’t have? RAV 4 is too generic and there’s no genuine leather option even on the highest trim.
The Outlander doesn't have ventilated seats even as an option, it only has heating massaging front seats also heating for the rear.
The Seats Break down after 12,000 of use, I'de rate The Leather Seats a 6 out of Ten and The SE Cloth Seats, on Our Previous 22, A 5.
The REV 4 -Plug in, For $51,000, that My Daughter and Son in Law just bought that lack a lot of Accessories that We Have on Our Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Touring Model.
I was thinking seriously about the Mitsubishi Outlander as my next vehicle before I read about its cold weather starting problems. When the traction battery gets to a temperature of around -25°C the car will refuse to start because it wants to protect the traction battery. The only solution is to wait until it warms up or tow the vehicle to a heated garage. I’d hate to be on a winter road trip, park somewhere and be stranded. Apparently earlier models (before 2022-23) had a battery heater that was for some reason removed. But even with the earlier models once the traction battery got too cold the vehicle could not warm it up.
A US law firm filed a class action lawsuit against Mitsubishi for this issue and there is also a Canadian class action.
It is my understanding that the Toyota RAV4 Prime has a battery heater and can warm up a cold traction battery if plugged in.
I’m now considering the Toyota Sienna. Its battery is a different chemistry and can tolerate a colder temperature for starting. Since the traction battery is inside the car rather than under the car, if it can start the car, the traction battery will warm up as the interior warms up. If it happens to be too cold to start the car, a propane or diesel heater could warm up the interior enough to thaw the battery, all without having to plug in.
In a previous version of this comment I included some links to substantiate some of the points I made. But since the comment quickly disappeared, I removed the links and resubmitted the comment.
I am so sorry to hear about those issues.
If one's looking for fuel efficiency, then the answer is no. Rav4-P and Rav4-H still King/Queen. If one's looking for a J-vinned, well built - with proven - PHEV SUV, with about $11k in discounts, then Outlander PHEV is a no brainer.
What trim is this?
The engineers must have been high on the third row
Be a nice car for $38k tops...
@@bextar6365 massaging seats come at a price, but I will say it's not worth 51K without the ventilated front seats
I have own 3 nissan rogue and currently I am planning on selling my rogue 2023 platinum cuz I really need a hybrid compact suv and by watching this video i am getting to like mitshubishi. I should go and check it out tomorrow and compare it with prime rav4… thanks great insights
Black around the wheel wells looks great
Good looking SUV.
I would say the third row is specifically meant for kids.
Appreciate the video is in 4k!
Of course! It really allows us to show the details well.
Mitsubishi cars have always been great quality but the design is off. They need better designers!
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi That's a pretty dope alliance
I rather buy this than a rav4. I had a new 2015 rav4 and I hated it
Mitsubishi lost me with the mid and third row design. No thought process went behind it. Such a shame because everything else they hit it out of the park..
They have 5 seater options.🙄
What's wrong with the second row? I've sat in it and it's quite comfortable at 6'0".
Second row is great space wise. Not sure why people who don’t need the 3rd row can’t ignore its existence.
I have a 2021 Mitsubishi outlander and I hate that they put the spot for the buttons there
Should've just made it as a 2 row..that 3rd row is just useless.
Mitsubishi ❤️
I am so glad that you like this one.
The interior is beautiful except for the 3rd row, if I was buying it I would consider it a 2row SUV but in an emergency when your exwives bring over all the kids then you can put the little squirts into that 3rd row. The front facia is a big turnoff (not the fake grill) but the headlights look like a Goldfishes bug eyes. LOL You won't see one of these in my driveway.
What about BYD ?
Great car, specs are actually understated. You can easily get 80km+ in ev
We own A 23 Mitsubishi 2.5 Gas, SEL Touring Outlander and Only two issues are The Horrible Ride on Rough Terrain and Poor front Seat Support.
To beat rav4 efficiency you simply run the engine and charge on the motorway only ...over 90kmph and then ev below that. Then you'll get 40mpg even if you start your day on a depleted battery
Mitsubishi didnt do a good job of designing the rear of this vehicle. They gave us a good size cargo area but at the expense of the 3rd row. They shouldve just left the 3rd row out because its pretty much unusable
The 3rd row should be an option. For some folks it's useless and more cargo space would be great but for some, this emergency 3rd row really is a sale's point if they need to carry more kids.
@@fredericfyfe3958 not for this size, if you need a 3rd row you shouldnt be looking at a compact suv. Thats just my opinion
Actually I have a 2023 version of this car...had to take 3 extra kids into town and the smallest one crammed back there. It worked in a pinch, just like it was designed for...I only expected to use it once in a blue moon, but it was sure nice when I needed it.
@@BrianWilliamson-ig1ur sure, it can be used in a pinch but that wasnt my point
I have the Rav4 Prime 2023, at this moment no problems has been found with the vehicle but the battery need to be at least to cover 100 miles instead of 42 per charge. The other situation is the cost of the vehicle in Puerto Rico is $84,000 but besides that, the Prime is a beast in all aspects.
It's beautiful.
I love the car but hate the chrome swirl around the headlights, if I buy one I'm going to paint that chrome out.
@7:13 ....your side tracking here buddy... stay on topic...
That 3rd row is for the dogs!