As an Outlander 2022 owner, the 9 speaker system kicks the shit out of most others on the market and the bass is definitely sufficient, if it's not you can turn it up via EQ settings. I play a lot of electro and dance music and it's definitely one of the cleanest sound systems I've heard in a long time.
Rightio! Just wait until the whole Interior of it starts rattling & even the Door Cards vibrate because of the impeccable build quality, ask me how I know!
Regarding acceleration at higher speed. When you measure acceleration from 0-120 km/h then at ~100 km/h it starts slowing down and it is because the car is using all resources to the max. However, is you would drive on some road at 100 km/h and then would start to accelerate, then it will be much quicker going from 100 km/h to 120 km/h, because it would still have a lot of extra resources available. Usually when you are cruising at 100 km/h in parallel hybrid mode it will primarily use the engine for driving, but starting to accelerate in this mode will use the battery power and you will get a nice acceleration boost. This allows overtaking other cars really nice. My experience comes from the previous generation Outlander PHEV and I love it for overtaking ability and since the new gen.4 Outlander PHEV is significantly more powerful, then I think it will be even faster in such situation. From my experience it has no problem accelerating rapidly even when the car is fully loaded.
Great review glad you liked the Phev, the surprising performance especially in power mode & the S-AWC - Super All Wheel Control. I think Phev's are very underrated in this country. Would love to see an all electric version however after owning a 2014 Outlander Phev for 4 years & now have a 2020 Phev ES that was a demo with 2600km that cost $41990 which was great value. It enables commuting to the city & back without using fuel except in winter when the engine needs to run to power the heating which can be frustrating. I love the upgraded 13.8kwh battery & 2.4l engine as well as the paddle shifters to adjust the regen braking. I want a BEV next not another Phev given I have 20 solar panels & a 7kw Ocular charger installed. I also charge for free at local shopping centres & beach carparks which is a phenomenal feeling. Will be waiting a while tho I suspect to see a full BEV Outlander or similar sized SUV that is affordable just hope Mitsubishi see how popular the Model Y, EV6 & Ioniq 5 are in Australia lately & decide to bring out a full BEV version.
@@craigelliott2524 I'd fit smaller wheels and BFG A/T's... that's what I've always done with excellent results on all softroaders I've had, like the Delica D5.
Fuel consumption of my 5 year old Outlander PHEV has averaged 2.4 l/100km and I’ve been delighted with the car except for the battery degradation, its capacity is now less than 80% of the original. Won’t be buying the new one as I now have a full electric car also, but will keep the Outlander for longer trips as charging infrastructure in Australia is so poor.
@@Mububban23 Mercedes EQA, which is excellent for an older bloke like me. It rides well and has easy entry and exit for older folk. It's plenty fast enough and fits in my garage with the Outlander. Tried a Tesla Model 3 and can see why it impresses but I found it super low for entry/exit, frameless windows made that worse, and the ride was harsh, accompanied by creaking body work (the car's, not mine!).
@@salocin911 The battery warranty in Aus depends on which year model you have and how far you’re prepared to go with Mitsubishi. Some have received replacement batteries, but I’m just leaving it alone as all batteries degrade over time and some of the techniques to improve the range just seem to tap into the buffers kept to maintain the health of the battery, leading to a more rapid decline of the battery. Hopefully the new model's battery has improved chemistry that reduces its rate of degradation.
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
@@ncyttvc5384 I have one and I noticed it very much, especially when a large oncoming truck passes at highway speed creating a blast of wind. The bonnet flexed so much I pulled over to make sure I had closed it properly. It's my only big annoyance with the vehicle though.
Those 3rd row seats would be better as an option and not waste cargo space on a thing you wont use. and only people who know they will need 3rd row can option it in
My family owns a 2020/2021 Outlander PHev GT and its a really nice car and gets the job done. My only complaint is that the interior is a bit outdated but its all functional. I think the new one has really improved over the prev gen which has been running since 2014, but they're both great cars.
I don't really see outdated, I see/feel cheap! FYI don't wipe/clean your interior using Windex, or go near(breath on or heaven forbid touch) any of the fake Chineseum "Chrome" anywhere on the Vehicle or it will disappear/desintegrate/peel off! Ask me how I know!
I just couldnt decide ( in the process of buying a new one ) which car to go for as we transition from combustion to hybrids to full EVs . This has been hugely informative and i think i migjt actually go for this one .
I'm in exactly the same boat but might actually go for full EV as it should work for 90% of our usage (and deal with the pain of the last 10% e.g.: few chargers around Australia for long trips etc etc etc...)
I think a PHEV like this is far more of an EV than a normal hybrid. A normal hybrid is just an efficient petrol car. This you can mostly just use as a straight EV. Except after a certain period (months, forget time frame) it will force you to use the engine a bit OR add fresh fuel to the tank. Which is a fair enough design consideration I think.
I'm in the UK and I have to say, when we owned an old shape Outlander PHEV, the biggest problem we had was Mitsubishi itself. The home charger stopped working after 11 months and the replacement charger stopped working after 6 months. Mitsubishi refused to do anything about the second charger s we had to either fork out £500/600 pounds for a new charger or do what we actually did and dumped it. It was a shame as I quite liked the car. I've dealt with many car companies over the years but have never had to deal with such poor customer service as that dished out by Mitsubishi.
Mitsu is very Famous brand in Indonesia and Thailand That use by Truck Driver (Fuso), Police (Lancer EX), Farmer and Lumber (Triton/Strada), Civil Servant (Pajero Sport), Volks (Xpander), My Uncle Had L300 And it’s exist for 753.000 KM
LOL - you just haven’t tried enough brands! Most car makers wouldn’t even have replaced the EVSE. A lot just comes down to the particular dealer rather than Mitsubishi themselves.
Had this on lease since July. Had the same experiences...wish the steering was heavier or that you could put it in tarmac mode without having to use the gas engine. Otherwise not much to fault except having the 3rd row optional in lieu of a spare tire. Would love to see this in an off road head to head with Rav4 Prime and other CUVs. Two things I really like are the energy efficient heat pump and the ability to fast charge. Two things I don't...the electric mirrors don't always fold back (one gets stuck), and sometimes the volume stops working.
Very good car essay, perhaps the best I’ve ever watched: it is comprehensive though exempt of boring slow comments. I am a French owner of the 2020 PHEV Outlander using it to drive to Paris from the suburb (100kms back and forth) at an average of 2l/100kms. I think of upgrading to this model for a 0l/100kms consumption on these journeys representing approx. 60% of my usage. I have 2 questions: does the car lock doors automatically when you start driving? (present model does not); do you still need to cut the rear protection in order to install the towing hook? (thus creating a very disgraceful aspect). Only critic: it would have been nice to show the third row with a 5-10 years old child and an average adult woman (say 1,65-1,70 m tall) rather than with yourself as you look pretty tall and strong, obviously too much to consider trips at the back. I mean this is supposed to accommodate a family, not a rugby team… For those driving in winter conditions there are some interesting essays made from Canada. Thanks anyway!
They did it on purpose because even the donut spare or space savers are still too big for it to fit, besides not a lot of PHEV's or Hybrids in it's class offer 7 seats which means it attracts a lot of people.
Great looking SUV with plenty of power. The EV range after overnight charge varies from 100km wow to 77 km then some days 96km then 100km its Christmas again. Amazing using EV most days to get to work. Saving thousands of dollars a year.
Pretty impressive! I hope they start selling this car in Europe, too. I had to order the Eclipse Cross instead, beacuse, the outlander is not available, still. Mitsu is so great to drive, way beter than other phevs.
Makes sense considering its rival RAV4 has huge waiting times on backorders, it gets a very close second or possible first depeding on how you rate the individual features.
Greetings from Blighty! I was hoping to see the 'lounge mode' where the front seats recline fully that the US versions of the new 2023 20Kwh Outlander have. Also I'd love to know how long the 1500w plug sockets stay live for after you lock the car - camp mode etc... Otherwise fab review - thanks!
As at August 2022, due to FBT changes for EV/PHEV vehicle incentives here in Oz, over a 5 year lease, I can have a $40k base petrol Outlander for $449 per fortnight, or a $66k PHEV for $456 per fortnight. And the PHEV would suit my driving style, as I have a short commute, and weekend shop running around would be on EV only. Plus usually one weekend round trip to see family of 70km total at highway speeds, so fuel economy should be decent when over the EV cutoff. Or a second example, a $37k base petrol Sportage for $422 per fortnight, vs a $40k MG ZS EV for $287 per fortnight! Edit - These FBT incentives are due to expire in 2025 for PHEV, but no announced end date for pure EVs.
hey guys - any plans of making a PHEV review video of a 3 to 5 years old model ? With 10 years warranty particularly from Mitsubishi, are they worth buying secondhand, a 3 or 5 years old model ?
Dude, outlander phev 18 owners here, it is designed for engineer, you think when to charge, when to save and how to use charge mode climbing hill with engine and motor runs at the same time. It runs snow storm as well as daily commute. Small oil tank is the only thing I would complain
Crossed fingers we'll get this the soonest here in the Philippines. Malls and gas stations are now starting to put up chargers for EV's. The problem? Almost every charger they put is type 2 like in this new Outlander PHEV, the current gen we have only has a type 1 socket beside its chademo plug. And ofc, because this is a whole lot more promising! Reports are saying many people are really showing interest for the Outlander PHEV here and hoping Mitsubishi Motos PH does something to bring this in the soonest! Thanks for the great review as well, made me more excited to see this in the flesh hopefully in a year time!
@@kitmmc well, what I mean by the soonest is 2024 as the earliest. This is not much of a surprise given many markets still offer the current gen model haha!
wait so does the full ev mode stop at a certain speed or can the car go full ev at any speed. Also is the digital cluster for the driver left for the top spec models only?
@@CarExpertAus thanks, first time looking at a phev. Would you say if you travel less than 80km daily and do the odd long trip on the weekends/holidays would that mean you would use petrol mainly on those long trips only?
@@forzer456 Yes exactly, except after a period of time (months, I forget) the car will pop up a message and start the engine to consume aging fuel. You can stop that by adding to the tank as many litres as it says on the display, of fresh fuel, so stop it running. But because if you floor the throttle the petrol engine can start in an instant, and the petrol engine is part of the design, it does need some fuel in the tank so these design choices are made so it's not running on one year old petrol all of a sudden when you put your foot down. :)
It does between 70-90 km range depending on road conditions. 80+ km on flat roads doing 70-100 km/hr. Less than 80km range when on twisty undulating roads. This in my experience having owned one for a couple of months and driven 4,000 km so far.
I've got my Exceed Tourer PHEV 3 weeks ago in Sydney. So far my average energy usage is 3L/100km around 800 km city & highway driving combined. It is like a luxury car feature wise and drive feeling. In our case as Asian size, the 3rd row is adequate because we can adjust the 1st & 2nd row to fit us all conveniently.
Do you charge off solar, solar battery, wondering what the charge times are like in real world times? Im in W.a and running a tesla powerwall also get plenty of sun, Only do 10,000 kms a year as in a regional area. So alot of highway driving. Would like to know more on the 2 way charging connection.
Thank you for your comprehensive review. I had the 1st outlander PHEV for 7 years (2014 Aspire) and racked up 320,000kms. No battery degradation at all. Mind you, I religiously charged it every time I got home. I also avoided shopping centre charging unless I knew I would be there more than 3 hours, and never left the batteries flat for any great length of time. I now have the 2021 PHEV GSR- the limited sports model with Bilstein dampers. More power, more battery life, better interior comforts and handling. Had a test drive of the new PHEV a couple of weeks ago. Really hoping Mitsi bring out a Rally Art version as there is rumour of. The new Exceed handling felt a bit soft compared to the GSR, but love the improved battery life, bigger car feel, impressive off the line get up and go, additional creature comforts, and cosmic blue paintwork. Also noticed the 240 charge plug has changed. The 2014 & 2021 models have the round plug. The new model has the top of the plug flat. This will mean you need an adapter to charge in many Sydney parking stations using Chargepoint. It will be compatible however with charging stations in Canberra and Ikea stores.
My current 2014 Outlander at 95000km gets around 25km only now on pure EV and I dive it like Miss Daisy, so massive degradation, hope the new version has vastly improved battery tech...have ordered an EV6....waiting !
New battery is double the capacity, and range varies a lot based on heating and cooling for one thing. But yes that's the downside of a small battery in old age, for sure. At least on a PHEV you have the option of petrol to allow the same driving distance, can't do that with an old EV, you'd have to replace the battery. But with an EV6 you've got a way larger battery so it's unlikely to be an issue unless you needed the full range.
Keen for an electric vehicle but also a 7 seater (for occasional extra kids) - is this the best value option? Also whats the cost/best option for the bidirectional charging cable/box?
Interesting, so the PHEV model doesn't have a 50:50 split rear fold third row but the non PHEV model does?? This one piece fold up third row seat doesn't seem as versatile as the 50:50 split?? Great review too!!
I find my body roll a lot around the seat when turning the car or going around corner. Not what i expect. Whats your comment about this? Also, normal mode seems lack control and not fun to drive and really need to be on tarmac to enjoy the drive. Whats your comment about this? And "little bit" of tyre noise is an understatement...there's lots of tyre noise!
What is the blue tooth like for the phone? On the older Outlanders - it only comes out of the speaker opposite of the driver AND the volume is capped at 11 which makes it quite hard to hear some phone calls.
Vastly superior since you don't use bluetooth - you use CarPlay for Apple or Android Auto for the others. It's an integrated experience with far higher audio fidelity, your phone contacts maps and music appear on the display.
I am in New Zealand and have owned this car for about 3 months. I agree with everything you said in the review! Question, does you climate control timer work? It does not work on those sold in New Zealand
still no update or progress on this one? From Mitsubishi that is. It's a feature I'm really keen on (as previously discussed via comment on your video).
According to Mitsubishi it’s more efficient to run the ICE at speeds above 70km/h. But if you lock it into EV mode it does some 134km/h before it kicks on the engine.
@@CarExpertAus Thank you, most of the driving i do is short 20 min highway drives so i was worried about it being locked to 70km/h. Happy to hear I can do over 110km/h as that is our standard here in canada.
Please keep the sign wave test, absolutely useful for us who buy SUV for longer road trip! Excellent review Paul. Saw your review last night, test drove today and put deposit down for one! Gotta wait 18 months thu.
I am out at 12:46, thanks. Back to driving my 2015 Kia Optima until I buy my 2019-2020 RAM Power Wagon. I saw this and thought, check it out. Good video though.
Interesting about the power dropping off after 100km/h. You mentioned the petrol engine can power the wheels directly when the engine and wheel speeds match - perhaps above 100km/h the wheel speed is too high and that must disengage?
Yes, when you're going down a hill and you use the paddle, each pull of a paddle increases or decreases the B mode, the braking mode, B0 which is coasting through to B5 which is maximum regen, that is maximum charging level which slows the car. All but the earliest PHEVs sensibly activate the brake lights at higher regen levels, since you can really slow the car if not on a super steep hill, and others may not know you're braking otherwise. So it works exactly the same as paddle / tiptronic manual gear selection to slow down on descents. One word of warning - for regen to work the has to be room in the battery for the electricity to go. So if you live on a big hill and fully charge, regen won't work on the way down the hill. Obviously you can still slow down using the brakes. But If I lived atop a big hill and left down hill every day with a caravan in tow (an unlikely scenario) I wouldn't fully charge, to allow for this. If you've driven for awhile, it's fine though.
I posted a comment on the Mazda CX-60 review you did yesterday. I see the Kia Sorento, the Mitsubishi Outlander and also Peugeot 3008 as good alternatives to this one. All about the same although the Outlander in top spec is a little cheaper. Which of these would you prefer? Would be a great review against each other ie a PHEV review that meets the FBT exemption. Thanks Mark
Hey guys - just an update on the DC charging figure, the peak is 38kW, not the 22kW mentioned in the video.
I wish they improved the AC speed as it has stayed at 3.7kw & not improved!
Have you tested this yourself?
Can you even charge at public station with CHAdeMO in Australia?
@@mikeg6606 Off course
@@mikeg6606 every fast chargers I've seen also offers chademo
Mitsubishi killed it with this one.
Loved the drama
I'm positive that this is one of the best review videos I've come across.
Dude just keeps killing it!
As an Outlander 2022 owner, the 9 speaker system kicks the shit out of most others on the market and the bass is definitely sufficient, if it's not you can turn it up via EQ settings. I play a lot of electro and dance music and it's definitely one of the cleanest sound systems I've heard in a long time.
The Phev loses one of the subs. Not very much bass in the phev
Jeez I ordered the trim just before the bose system to
5 inch sub sufficient? OKOK
Rightio! Just wait until the whole Interior of it starts rattling & even the Door Cards vibrate because of the impeccable build quality, ask me how I know!
@@Micko350I don't have any issues yet at 45,000km 🤷
Regarding acceleration at higher speed.
When you measure acceleration from 0-120 km/h then at ~100 km/h it starts slowing down and it is because the car is using all resources to the max. However, is you would drive on some road at 100 km/h and then would start to accelerate, then it will be much quicker going from 100 km/h to 120 km/h, because it would still have a lot of extra resources available. Usually when you are cruising at 100 km/h in parallel hybrid mode it will primarily use the engine for driving, but starting to accelerate in this mode will use the battery power and you will get a nice acceleration boost. This allows overtaking other cars really nice. My experience comes from the previous generation Outlander PHEV and I love it for overtaking ability and since the new gen.4 Outlander PHEV is significantly more powerful, then I think it will be even faster in such situation. From my experience it has no problem accelerating rapidly even when the car is fully loaded.
Maybe Paul's car had a problem. He said overtaking was not great on his 800 km trip.
Great review glad you liked the Phev, the surprising performance especially in power mode & the S-AWC - Super All Wheel Control. I think Phev's are very underrated in this country. Would love to see an all electric version however after owning a 2014 Outlander Phev for 4 years & now have a 2020 Phev ES that was a demo with 2600km that cost $41990 which was great value. It enables commuting to the city & back without using fuel except in winter when the engine needs to run to power the heating which can be frustrating. I love the upgraded 13.8kwh battery & 2.4l engine as well as the paddle shifters to adjust the regen braking. I want a BEV next not another Phev given I have 20 solar panels & a 7kw Ocular charger installed. I also charge for free at local shopping centres & beach carparks which is a phenomenal feeling. Will be waiting a while tho I suspect to see a full BEV Outlander or similar sized SUV that is affordable just hope Mitsubishi see how popular the Model Y, EV6 & Ioniq 5 are in Australia lately & decide to bring out a full BEV version.
Great review! So informative. Really enjoy your style of review, too. Looking forward to experiencing the Outlander PHEV in person.
I think you should do an off-road test on Hybrids and PHEVs, that would be awesome.
It doesn’t have a spare tyre… therefore I wouldn’t take it off any black top surface
@@craigelliott2524 I'd fit smaller wheels and BFG A/T's... that's what I've always done with excellent results on all softroaders I've had, like the Delica D5.
@@craigelliott2524 you can just put a full size spare in the boot, or mount it.
Great review and very positive.
I signed a contract to buy the car tested (red Exceed PHEV) last week so pleased there are no nasty surprises. 😀
what's the current wait time for the PHEV?
Fuel consumption of my 5 year old Outlander PHEV has averaged 2.4 l/100km and I’ve been delighted with the car except for the battery degradation, its capacity is now less than 80% of the original. Won’t be buying the new one as I now have a full electric car also, but will keep the Outlander for longer trips as charging infrastructure in Australia is so poor.
What EV did you go for? How are you finding it so far?
@@Mububban23 Mercedes EQA, which is excellent for an older bloke like me. It rides well and has easy entry and exit for older folk. It's plenty fast enough and fits in my garage with the Outlander. Tried a Tesla Model 3 and can see why it impresses but I found it super low for entry/exit, frameless windows made that worse, and the ride was harsh, accompanied by creaking body work (the car's, not mine!).
I know mitsubishi has a battery warranty. does it specify when a warranty instance may be appropriate? Say above 20% degradation
use 7 year warranty
@@salocin911 The battery warranty in Aus depends on which year model you have and how far you’re prepared to go with Mitsubishi. Some have received replacement batteries, but I’m just leaving it alone as all batteries degrade over time and some of the techniques to improve the range just seem to tap into the buffers kept to maintain the health of the battery, leading to a more rapid decline of the battery. Hopefully the new model's battery has improved chemistry that reduces its rate of degradation.
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
Electric bus!!!
@@Mauricio17-x1p no, it was the normal Sydney Bus with diesel
Hi Paul ❤️! Awesome driver's digital cluster there mate... everything clear and well layed out, kuddos to the analogue looking gauges 👍
From NZ I have one in the same colour ,absolutley love it.
Hi George, have you noticed any hood 'flutter' with yours at high speed?
no i havent noticed on my 1 .not cruising at 110 ks on the expressway@@ncyttvc5384
@@ncyttvc5384 I have one and I noticed it very much, especially when a large oncoming truck passes at highway speed creating a blast of wind. The bonnet flexed so much I pulled over to make sure I had closed it properly. It's my only big annoyance with the vehicle though.
Australians have always been very fond of Mitsubishi SUVs
Those 3rd row seats would be better as an option and not waste cargo space on a thing you wont use. and only people who know they will need 3rd row can option it in
You can get the PHEV ES / Aspire with 5 seats.
I love how you and Cars Guide are on the same release schedule lol
Can you eliminate/remove the third row seating completely for even more room?
G'Day been waiting for this review
My family owns a 2020/2021 Outlander PHev GT and its a really nice car and gets the job done. My only complaint is that the interior is a bit outdated but its all functional. I think the new one has really improved over the prev gen which has been running since 2014, but they're both great cars.
I don't really see outdated, I see/feel cheap! FYI don't wipe/clean your interior using Windex, or go near(breath on or heaven forbid touch) any of the fake Chineseum "Chrome" anywhere on the Vehicle or it will disappear/desintegrate/peel off! Ask me how I know!
I would’ve liked to see cooled seats in the front at that price point
I agree. Even Mazda CX-5 which can be 2 times cheaper will have cooled seats.
Agree. Sat in a relative's Mazda with cooled seats on a hot day. Wow. Never wanted a feature so much :)
Awesome! Been waiting for this.
Love the db ratings now added
I just couldnt decide ( in the process of buying a new one ) which car to go for as we transition from combustion to hybrids to full EVs . This has been hugely informative and i think i migjt actually go for this one .
I'm in exactly the same boat but might actually go for full EV as it should work for 90% of our usage (and deal with the pain of the last 10% e.g.: few chargers around Australia for long trips etc etc etc...)
@@maxmouche Exactly same dilemma I am in to, hard to decide. I am more inclined towards the hybrids since there is backup option.
I was the same, here in WA the charging infrastructure just isn't dense enough to go full EV.
I think a PHEV like this is far more of an EV than a normal hybrid. A normal hybrid is just an efficient petrol car. This you can mostly just use as a straight EV. Except after a certain period (months, forget time frame) it will force you to use the engine a bit OR add fresh fuel to the tank. Which is a fair enough design consideration I think.
A lack of piano glass is slowly becoming a sign of luxury :)
I'm in the UK and I have to say, when we owned an old shape Outlander PHEV, the biggest problem we had was Mitsubishi itself. The home charger stopped working after 11 months and the replacement charger stopped working after 6 months. Mitsubishi refused to do anything about the second charger s we had to either fork out £500/600 pounds for a new charger or do what we actually did and dumped it. It was a shame as I quite liked the car. I've dealt with many car companies over the years but have never had to deal with such poor customer service as that dished out by Mitsubishi.
Mitsu in Japan is considered a “black company” by many people.
Mitsu is very Famous brand in Indonesia and Thailand That use by Truck Driver (Fuso), Police (Lancer EX), Farmer and Lumber (Triton/Strada), Civil Servant (Pajero Sport), Volks (Xpander), My Uncle Had L300 And it’s exist for 753.000 KM
Another Mitsubishi reviewer on TH-cam shared your issues regarding the brand's customer service and that's something I'd struggle to overlook.
The charger that comes with the car is not really meant to be used every day, I’m luck to have used mine a dozen times in 7 years?
LOL - you just haven’t tried enough brands! Most car makers wouldn’t even have replaced the EVSE. A lot just comes down to the particular dealer rather than Mitsubishi themselves.
Had this on lease since July. Had the same experiences...wish the steering was heavier or that you could put it in tarmac mode without having to use the gas engine. Otherwise not much to fault except having the 3rd row optional in lieu of a spare tire. Would love to see this in an off road head to head with Rav4 Prime and other CUVs. Two things I really like are the energy efficient heat pump and the ability to fast charge. Two things I don't...the electric mirrors don't always fold back (one gets stuck), and sometimes the volume stops working.
Your content is consistently like your door test: nice and solid without any exception! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Give the option to ditch the 3rd row and replace it with an underfloor spare tire
Very good car essay, perhaps the best I’ve ever watched: it is comprehensive though exempt of boring slow comments. I am a French owner of the 2020 PHEV Outlander using it to drive to Paris from the suburb (100kms back and forth) at an average of 2l/100kms. I think of upgrading to this model for a 0l/100kms consumption on these journeys representing approx. 60% of my usage. I have 2 questions: does the car lock doors automatically when you start driving? (present model does not); do you still need to cut the rear protection in order to install the towing hook? (thus creating a very disgraceful aspect). Only critic: it would have been nice to show the third row with a 5-10 years old child and an average adult woman (say 1,65-1,70 m tall) rather than with yourself as you look pretty tall and strong, obviously too much to consider trips at the back. I mean this is supposed to accommodate a family, not a rugby team… For those driving in winter conditions there are some interesting essays made from Canada. Thanks anyway!
Terrible idea not having a spare wheel. They should just get rid of the useless 3rd row and replace it with a spare.
They did it on purpose because even the donut spare or space savers are still too big for it to fit, besides not a lot of PHEV's or Hybrids in it's class offer 7 seats which means it attracts a lot of people.
punctures these days are very pretty rare
In Australia they all come with spare wheels.
@@robreibel3491 not the PHEV, the regular gas version has a space saver.
I disagree, the third row is important
Great looking SUV with plenty of power.
The EV range after overnight charge varies from 100km wow to 77 km then some days 96km then 100km its Christmas again.
Amazing using EV most days to get to work. Saving thousands of dollars a year.
The savings are pretty minor
Until your Battery dies in a few years & Mitsubishi try to stick you $24k to replace! Ask me how I know! 🤣
@@Micko350 yep happened to us with a 2014 Phev - they wanted 15g. Car will not drive without battery so we got rid of it.
Pretty impressive! I hope they start selling this car in Europe, too. I had to order the Eclipse Cross instead, beacuse, the outlander is not available, still. Mitsu is so great to drive, way beter than other phevs.
Hello dear
I noticed you are a huge fan of mine right.
Where are you from?
you made the right decision. Eclipse is far more comfortable and better to drive.
The Lane Assist actually does work amazingly. The Lane Assist ONLY works when the car is in Cruise Control....... I love using the lane assist!
Great review ! Very informational and on the spot.
very concise review indeed mate well done!
It just looks awesome! Tough and competent.
Makes sense considering its rival RAV4 has huge waiting times on backorders, it gets a very close second or possible first depeding on how you rate the individual features.
it's looking good and it's quite very powerful enough
Greetings from Blighty! I was hoping to see the 'lounge mode' where the front seats recline fully that the US versions of the new 2023 20Kwh Outlander have. Also I'd love to know how long the 1500w plug sockets stay live for after you lock the car - camp mode etc... Otherwise fab review - thanks!
I think the infotaiment UI is quite underwhelming and outdated for the PHEV tech this has.
Keep the sign wave test! It’s a great measure of suspension and stability of the vehicle.
As at August 2022, due to FBT changes for EV/PHEV vehicle incentives here in Oz, over a 5 year lease, I can have a $40k base petrol Outlander for $449 per fortnight, or a $66k PHEV for $456 per fortnight. And the PHEV would suit my driving style, as I have a short commute, and weekend shop running around would be on EV only. Plus usually one weekend round trip to see family of 70km total at highway speeds, so fuel economy should be decent when over the EV cutoff.
Or a second example, a $37k base petrol Sportage for $422 per fortnight, vs a $40k MG ZS EV for $287 per fortnight!
Edit - These FBT incentives are due to expire in 2025 for PHEV, but no announced end date for pure EVs.
Can ask, who you did your lease with? Looking to do the same when my cx5 lease ends in 12months.
Are the FBT incentives due to expire in 2025? The legislation hasn’t been passed by the senate yet.
@@richardbuckingham4329 don't know, still waiting!!!
what about the horn test ?!
Currently the happy owner of an Eclipse cross phev. About to change up to the Outlander....when l can get one in 2024
I have a 2023 Tourer Exceed. Do you know where the microphone is for talking via the phone? Nobody can hear the passenger which is really frustrating.
The only thing that does let this down is the ride quality...it needs local suspension tuning as the rear is far to crashy over undulations and bumps
I live in South Africa and we experience 6 hours and more blackouts per day. So I am going to buy this car. As it can run my home .
hey guys - any plans of making a PHEV review video of a 3 to 5 years old model ? With 10 years warranty particularly from Mitsubishi, are they worth buying secondhand, a 3 or 5 years old model ?
Is this before the MI-PILOT? Have you tested the MI-PILOT system?
A 7 year PHEV owner and this is tempting….
Great review. Just wondering why you didn't go into the heads up display?
Dude, outlander phev 18 owners here, it is designed for engineer, you think when to charge, when to save and how to use charge mode climbing hill with engine and motor runs at the same time. It runs snow storm as well as daily commute. Small oil tank is the only thing I would complain
Thanks for this review!
Crossed fingers we'll get this the soonest here in the Philippines. Malls and gas stations are now starting to put up chargers for EV's. The problem? Almost every charger they put is type 2 like in this new Outlander PHEV, the current gen we have only has a type 1 socket beside its chademo plug.
And ofc, because this is a whole lot more promising! Reports are saying many people are really showing interest for the Outlander PHEV here and hoping Mitsubishi Motos PH does something to bring this in the soonest! Thanks for the great review as well, made me more excited to see this in the flesh hopefully in a year time!
Talked to Matthew last night, 23MY will still be the same for PH..
@@kitmmc well, what I mean by the soonest is 2024 as the earliest. This is not much of a surprise given many markets still offer the current gen model haha!
@@MiggyMndza I agree. :)
how many times did you fill the car on the 800 km trip like to know the real full range on one fill one charge
wait so does the full ev mode stop at a certain speed or can the car go full ev at any speed. Also is the digital cluster for the driver left for the top spec models only?
Top speed in EV mode is 134km/h. The whole PHEV range gets the digital cluster.
@@CarExpertAus thanks, first time looking at a phev. Would you say if you travel less than 80km daily and do the odd long trip on the weekends/holidays would that mean you would use petrol mainly on those long trips only?
@@forzer456 Yes, that is the use case phevs are designed for.
@@forzer456 Yes exactly, except after a period of time (months, I forget) the car will pop up a message and start the engine to consume aging fuel. You can stop that by adding to the tank as many litres as it says on the display, of fresh fuel, so stop it running. But because if you floor the throttle the petrol engine can start in an instant, and the petrol engine is part of the design, it does need some fuel in the tank so these design choices are made so it's not running on one year old petrol all of a sudden when you put your foot down. :)
Does the electric range actually give you 80km? Claimed or tested by you?
I've read or seen a number of reviews saying it does.
It does between 70-90 km range depending on road conditions. 80+ km on flat roads doing 70-100 km/hr. Less than 80km range when on twisty undulating roads. This in my experience having owned one for a couple of months and driven 4,000 km so far.
@@ianbridle6621 Excellent answer. Thank you.
@@ianbridle6621 that's excellent. Far better than the original.
I watched the video about this car and I heard people complaining about the bumps when you are on the road
@Paul @carexpert, you guys got any data about the battery type and degradation?
I've got my Exceed Tourer PHEV 3 weeks ago in Sydney. So far my average energy usage is 3L/100km around 800 km city & highway driving combined. It is like a luxury car feature wise and drive feeling. In our case as Asian size, the 3rd row is adequate because we can adjust the 1st & 2nd row to fit us all conveniently.
Do you charge off solar, solar battery, wondering what the charge times are like in real world times?
Im in W.a and running a tesla powerwall also get plenty of sun, Only do 10,000 kms a year as in a regional area. So alot of highway driving. Would like to know more on the 2 way charging connection.
6.7 is really good going for what is a very heavy PHEV SUV.
Yes exactly, especially given the rest of the package and it's not a 150K luxury euro SUV.
great review thanks
Thank you for your comprehensive review. I had the 1st outlander PHEV for 7 years (2014 Aspire) and racked up 320,000kms. No battery degradation at all. Mind you, I religiously charged it every time I got home. I also avoided shopping centre charging unless I knew I would be there more than 3 hours, and never left the batteries flat for any great length of time. I now have the 2021 PHEV GSR- the limited sports model with Bilstein dampers. More power, more battery life, better interior comforts and handling. Had a test drive of the new PHEV a couple of weeks ago. Really hoping Mitsi bring out a Rally Art version as there is rumour of. The new Exceed handling felt a bit soft compared to the GSR, but love the improved battery life, bigger car feel, impressive off the line get up and go, additional creature comforts, and cosmic blue paintwork. Also noticed the 240 charge plug has changed. The 2014 & 2021 models have the round plug. The new model has the top of the plug flat. This will mean you need an adapter to charge in many Sydney parking stations using Chargepoint. It will be compatible however with charging stations in Canberra and Ikea stores.
Wow, seriously good stuff!
320k km! That's very impressive and congrats on the battery health. You did good!
My current 2014 Outlander at 95000km gets around 25km only now on pure EV and I dive it like Miss Daisy, so massive degradation, hope the new version has vastly improved battery tech...have ordered an EV6....waiting !
New battery is double the capacity, and range varies a lot based on heating and cooling for one thing. But yes that's the downside of a small battery in old age, for sure. At least on a PHEV you have the option of petrol to allow the same driving distance, can't do that with an old EV, you'd have to replace the battery. But with an EV6 you've got a way larger battery so it's unlikely to be an issue unless you needed the full range.
So if the 18" wheels give a softer ride why would you go the 20" wheels? Looks?
Does the power mode give you more torque when you're over 100? Would it be feasible to switch to power mode when overtaking on the highway?
Here in Japan, there is no flat areas. :) PHEVs make sense in that scenario.
The only complaint i have is, the blindspot when turning left into a down hill street, it's pure guess work.
I was waiting until Paul said “PHEV”
Cool
Keen for an electric vehicle but also a 7 seater (for occasional extra kids) - is this the best value option? Also whats the cost/best option for the bidirectional charging cable/box?
Can't believe they still haven't fix the vibrating hood at high speed!
if you cannot get them what is the use
I'm keen for an adult's only third row drive in an outlander with Paul
What are the other cars in comparison in phev falls within the EV subsidy threshold.
Interesting, so the PHEV model doesn't have a 50:50 split rear fold third row but the non PHEV model does?? This one piece fold up third row seat doesn't seem as versatile as the 50:50 split?? Great review too!!
Due to the rear motor and electronics taking up the space.
How big is the fuel tank Paul?
14 gallons
I find my body roll a lot around the seat when turning the car or going around corner. Not what i expect. Whats your comment about this? Also, normal mode seems lack control and not fun to drive and really need to be on tarmac to enjoy the drive. Whats your comment about this? And "little bit" of tyre noise is an understatement...there's lots of tyre noise!
Hey Paul, great review as always. I like your watch. What is it?
What is the blue tooth like for the phone? On the older Outlanders - it only comes out of the speaker opposite of the driver AND the volume is capped at 11 which makes it quite hard to hear some phone calls.
Vastly superior since you don't use bluetooth - you use CarPlay for Apple or Android Auto for the others. It's an integrated experience with far higher audio fidelity, your phone contacts maps and music appear on the display.
That’s so weird. The Canadian ones have a 1500 lb tow rating. That’s a huge difference for the same vehicle
Instrumentation? Temps, pressures?
I am in New Zealand and have owned this car for about 3 months. I agree with everything you said in the review! Question, does you climate control timer work? It does not work on those sold in New Zealand
still no update or progress on this one? From Mitsubishi that is. It's a feature I'm really keen on (as previously discussed via comment on your video).
What is the top speed in EV mode before the engine kicks in?
According to Mitsubishi it’s more efficient to run the ICE at speeds above 70km/h. But if you lock it into EV mode it does some 134km/h before it kicks on the engine.
@@CarExpertAus Thank you, most of the driving i do is short 20 min highway drives so i was worried about it being locked to 70km/h. Happy to hear I can do over 110km/h as that is our standard here in canada.
Any idea what the towing capacity is for the 2023 PHEV?
1600kg
Please keep the sign wave test, absolutely useful for us who buy SUV for longer road trip!
Excellent review Paul.
Saw your review last night, test drove today and put deposit down for one!
Gotta wait 18 months thu.
I’m interested to see what the outputs of this drivetrain are in the next gen triton. Could be fairly beefy from what I’ve read
I am out at 12:46, thanks. Back to driving my 2015 Kia Optima until I buy my 2019-2020 RAM Power Wagon. I saw this and thought, check it out. Good video though.
Paul,
Did you test the real life ev only range?
Also are the prices you mentioned before on roads?
Thank you
Pure EV range is averaged around 75-85km depending on your drive.
Pity that the 2022 Outlander PHEV has already sold out less than 2 weeks after launch. Still seems Australia is not getting much stock at all.
Hi Paul, when you mentioned about driving with a charge mode, dies it runs like a Toyota hybrid? Thank you for a Great awesome review from you Paul.
When you said it is a single speed transmission.. do you mean CVT? I couldn’t get much information from Mitsubishi web site.
Nope, it is a single fixed gear for the petrol engine, only designed for parallel drive at highway speed
No CVT
Does this have a heat pump?
Yes-climate control is by heat pump 2023 model at least
I thought that the Australian version was getting the Mi-pilot lane keeping steering?
how much can it tow, I would like a plugin hybrid for city use, but be able to use gas when I take out my small trailer
What happens if you spill liquid on the gear selector? Is it waterproof?
Does Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 Australian Model lack LKA feature? This is available in Canadian and USA models
It does indeed have mi pilot now. Our exceed tourer was delivered last week and does self steer.
Interesting about the power dropping off after 100km/h. You mentioned the petrol engine can power the wheels directly when the engine and wheel speeds match - perhaps above 100km/h the wheel speed is too high and that must disengage?
I wouldn't say dropping off because at 21:51, it's acceleration is actually still damn quick.
While the vehicle has a hill decent feature, could the innovative pedal mode aid in controlling decent speed?
Yes, when you're going down a hill and you use the paddle, each pull of a paddle increases or decreases the B mode, the braking mode, B0 which is coasting through to B5 which is maximum regen, that is maximum charging level which slows the car. All but the earliest PHEVs sensibly activate the brake lights at higher regen levels, since you can really slow the car if not on a super steep hill, and others may not know you're braking otherwise. So it works exactly the same as paddle / tiptronic manual gear selection to slow down on descents. One word of warning - for regen to work the has to be room in the battery for the electricity to go. So if you live on a big hill and fully charge, regen won't work on the way down the hill. Obviously you can still slow down using the brakes. But If I lived atop a big hill and left down hill every day with a caravan in tow (an unlikely scenario) I wouldn't fully charge, to allow for this. If you've driven for awhile, it's fine though.
Time will tell if the new model's improved powertrain output and battery capacity are satisfactory.
I posted a comment on the Mazda CX-60 review you did yesterday. I see the Kia Sorento, the Mitsubishi Outlander and also Peugeot 3008 as good alternatives to this one. All about the same although the Outlander in top spec is a little cheaper. Which of these would you prefer? Would be a great review against each other ie a PHEV review that meets the FBT exemption. Thanks Mark