2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Plugs Into Powertrain Potential

Bob Gritzinger | Jan 19, 2023

FRANKLIN, TN – Most owners won’t deliberately toss their new ’23 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hard into a slippery corner to test its roadholding ability, let alone take it out into a muddy field to turn a few doughnuts. But should those owners find themselves in a slick situation, they can rest assured the Outlander PHEV’s low center of gravity, rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and an array of stability and traction controls will help keep the 3-row CUV on the road until the snowplow arrives.



​Mitsubishi’s new Outlander PHEV carries on the tradition of the brand’s all-wheel-drive prowess, powered by electric motors and offering the option of fuel-free driving!  https://www.wardsauto.com/test-drives/23-mitsubishi-outlander-phev-plugs-powertrain-potential 

ALL-NEW 2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV NAMED 2023 FAMILY GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR BY GREEN CAR JOURNAL

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2022 – The accolades are beginning to roll in for the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), even before the first vehicle has been delivered to a customer in the U.S. Today, Outlander PHEV was announced as the “2023 Family Green Car of the Year™” and top segment performer as part of Green Car Journal’s 2023 Green Car Awards. This marks the third time in the last five years the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the world’s best-selling PHEV SUV1 , has been recognized by the publication

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV wins no.1 PHEV sales in Japan in first half of FY2022

Automotive World - October 22, 2022

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that the total sales of the Outlander PHEV model, its flagship crossover SUV, won the first place in the PHEV sales ranking in Japan with 10,749 units sold in first half of fiscal 2022.

Redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Achieves 5-Star Overall Safety Rating In NHTSA Crash Testing

FRANKLIN, Tenn.July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the redesigned and sporty 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This rating is the highest-possible overall rating a vehicle can obtain. NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)1 has set the standard for vehicle safety ratings for more than 30 years. Whether fitted with front-wheel drive or Mitsubishi's patented Super All-Wheel Control,2 all variants of the 2022 Eclipse Cross received 5-Star ratings.

All-new Outlander PHEV model wins Technology Car of the Year in 2021-2022 Car of the Year Japan Awards

Automotive World - December 10, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander crossover SUV won the Technology Car of the Year in the 2021-2022 Car of the Year Japan awarded to car with innovative technologies for eco-friendliness and safety. 

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Driving the Nation - January 5, 2022

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is highly competitive in the compact SUV segment. The average vehicle nationally starts around $37,000. The redesigned 2022 Eclipse Cross is now available at Mitsubishi dealerships nationwide, starting at $23695. 

First drive: The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is ready to be relevant

​First drive: The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is ready to be relevant

Consumer Reports - April 26, 2021

According to CR’s always-critical staff: “[This] Three-row compact SUV has user-friendly interior tech, a well-made cabin, and an improved driving experience” and “If you’re in the market for a small SUV that can fit seven people in a pinch, the all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander could be an appealing option. …this new three-row family hauler checks the boxes in terms of its decent handling agility, a pleasingly pretty and well-built cabin, and interior flexibility in a compact package.”

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander first drive: Impressive!

​2022 Mitsubishi Outlander first drive: Impressive!

Motor Trend - April 6, 2021

According to the editors: “The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is a highly competitive effort by an automaker that's become easy to count out, and ignore. This new SUV is thoroughly modern, comfortable, nice to drive, well equipped, smartly packaged, and nicely priced.”

Striking Mitsubishi Outlander deserves a look from SUV shoppers

​Striking Mitsubishi Outlander deserves a look from SUV shoppers

Detroit Free Press - June 23, 2021

Said the editor: “After too long an absence, Mitsubishi puts itself back on the roster of A-list brands — at least on a probationary basis — with the 2022 Outlander, a compact SUV that demands attention from shoppers considering a Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Escape, Chevrolet Equinox or Mazda CX-5.”

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross First Drive Review | A Welcome Review

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross First Drive Review | A welcome improvement

Autoblog – April 2, 2021

We’ve considered the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a better-than-expected option in a mostly uninspiring vehicular segment ever since it was introduced for the 2018 model year. It’s sized and priced somewhere between subcompact and compact crossovers, making it an in-betweener that may attract some buyers due to its distinctive positioning.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive: Impressively Outstanding!

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive: Impressively Outstanding!

MotorTrend – April 6, 2021

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander first drive we've just completed proves the new Outlander is, without pretense, the realization of an idealized future. The Japanese automaker's latest crossover SUV is the most modern and segment-competitive product to wear the triple-diamond crest in, well, at least 15 years.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: From Outcast to Outstanding

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: From Outcast to Outstanding

Cars.com – April 6, 2021

An all-new platform transforms the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander from a quirky, dated entry in the compact crossover field to a sophisticated, technology-packed, desirable SUV.

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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV review: A solid compact SUV with seats to spare

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV review: 

A solid compact SUV with seats to spare BGR – January 20, 2022 Electric SUVs like the new Mach-E and Model Y make all the headlines, but not everyone is ready to go electric just yet, nor spend the money still associated with electric cars. Some just want a stylish family SUV that offers 7 seats when needed and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. For those people, there’s the Mitsubishi Outlander.

2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER NAMED SUV OF THE YEAR IN “LATIN FLAVOR CARS OF THE YEAR”

2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER NAMED SUV OF THE YEAR IN “LATIN FLAVOR CARS OF THE YEAR” Hoy Automundo – January 19, 2022 

The new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander was named SUV of the Year by Puros Autos in the publication's recently announced Latin Flavor Cars of the Year 2022 awards. Full English translation shown below.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is all-new and improved

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is all-new and improved Pamplin Media Group – January 18, 2022 

Of all the smaller vehicle brands available today, Mitsubishi is probably the most frequently overlooked. That's a shame, because the latest generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander three-row compact SUV is well worth any buyer's attention.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander - POV Night Drive (Binaural Audio)

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander - POV Night Drive (Binaural Audio) Winding Road Magazine YouTube – January 18, 2022 

The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat of a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander during a night drive.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Luggage Test | Three rows, two tests!

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Luggage Test | Three rows, two tests! Autoblog – January 13, 2022 

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is not a typical three-row SUV. It's one of only two SUVs in the compact segment, along with the Volkswagen Tiguan, that offers a third-row seat. As I've already demonstrated, it's not much a seat, but its presence and the need to accommodate it does mean the Outlander has one of the largest cargo volumes in the compact segment.

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Eclipse Cross Will Make You Jump, Jump

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Eclipse Cross Will Make You Jump, Jump 

Steve Hammes New Car Reviews YouTube – January 14, 2022 So you’re shopping for a small SUV, I see. Maybe a CR-V? RAV4? Rogue? Well, if you’re like me and tend to zig when others zag, perhaps an Eclipse Cross should be on your list.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWD - POV Test Drive

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWD - POV Test Drive Winding Road Magazine YouTube – January 10, 2022 

The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat of a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Ralliart Debuts Alongside Quirky Concepts For TAS

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Ralliart Debuts Alongside Quirky Concepts For TAS Motor1 – January 11, 2022 

We've already established Mitsubishi's big debut for the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon will be the Vision Ralliart concept set to be shown alongside the Outlander Ralliart Style. However, Mitsu's presence at TAS will include a third vehicle sharing the same sporty branding revived after more than 10 years.

2022 Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Concept Is an Outlander Dressed in Fancy Attire

2022 Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Concept Is an Outlander Dressed in Fancy Attire Autoevolution – January 11, 2022 

Subsequent to a teaser released right before the Winter Holidays, Mitsubishi has uncovered the 2022 Vision Ralliart Concept ahead of its official premiere scheduled to take place this Friday at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Mitsubishi Finished 2021 On A Real High

Mitsubishi Finished 2021 On A Real High CarBuzz – January 9, 2022 

The introduction of the new Mitsubishi Outlander proved to be an immense success for the Japanese manufacturer in the North American market. Thanks in part to its arrival, the brand confirms that it has closed its 2021 sales books with a 16.8% increase, year-on-year.

US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Improved In 2021