The autonomy of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 is finally revealed!

If there is a vehicle that has allowed the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi to remain in the minds of buyers is the Outlander PHEV, a vehicle introduced quickly when the craze for plug-in hybrid vehicles grew. This electrified version allowed this brand without major financial means to remain at the forefront despite the difficulties experienced by its other models.

What is the range of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023?

While the manufacturer recently announced the technical characteristics of the new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the EPA had still not confirmed its autonomy. It’s now done, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will have an electric range of 61 kilometers, an increase of 40% compared to the 39 kilometers of the current generation.

This increase in range is mainly attributable to the use of a 350-volt lithium-ion battery of 20 kilowatt hours rather than 13.8 as in the past. Same observation for all the electric motors which offer an increased power of 40%. The front engine generates 114 horsepower (85 kilowatts) compared to the 80 horsepower (59 kilowatts) of the previous model. In the rear, power goes from 90 horsepower (66 kilowatts) to 134 (100 kilowatts). Composed of a 2.4-liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine and 2 electric motors, this engine generates a combined power of 248 horsepower and produces a torque of 332 lb-ft.

All-wheel drive and various driving modes available

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has S-AWC all-wheel drive generated by the 2 electric motors. It is entirely managed by software that distributes the torque at all times to the 4 wheels with the possibility of sending up to 54% of the torque to the rear wheels.

The vehicle can also automatically alternate between 3 driving modes depending on your type of driving and the battery charge. The first, the EV modemakes maximum use of the battery’s energy to promote electric driving.

the hybrid mode in series adds the gasoline engine which generates power that is added to that of the traction battery, while continuing to allow the electric motors to drive the vehicle. Finally, the parallel hybrid mode restricts the torque of the gasoline engine to the front wheels while retaining assistance from the electric motors.

The driver can also choose 3 other modes via a control placed in the console: battery recharge, battery saving and EV priority modes.

Addition of a heating pump

Another novelty of the model is the addition of a heat pump to heat the passenger compartment, an addition that has become necessary due to the addition of priority EV mode which reduces the frequency of starting the gasoline engine.

“The all-new Outlander PHEV is already enjoying the most successful launch in our 20-year history in Canada. Our dealers and customers have never been more excited,” said Kenji Harada, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. “Due to the climate, Canadian customers are looking for a plug-in hybrid that offers all SUV conveniences like excellent all-wheel drive. Our plug-in hybrid system, combined with our Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC), provides the right balance on all fronts. In fact, customers approach our dealerships by the thousands with a deposit in hand. We celebrate our two decades of business in Canada with a confident commitment to a promising future. »

Conclusion

the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will certainly represent an interesting alternative for those looking for a plug-in hybrid SUV, even if it concedes a little autonomy to the Toyota RAV4 Prime.