This is a remarkable figure for the redesign SUV.
It’s been an interesting road for the 2023 Mitsubishi OutlanderPHEV. It’s also a model for Japan in 2022, and will be available there by the end this year. This is actually the fourth Outlander model to debut in North America. It will not reach North America until the second-half of 2022. First was in February. Then came an previous-gen hybridmodel, and finally the next gen design a few weeks later.
Mitsubishi has now shared more Outlander PHEV information, but there are still missing pieces such as horsepower and torque. The Nissan Rogue-based SUV can travel 54 miles (87 km) on pure electric power per WLTC ratings. This is thanks to the next-generation PHEV system, which uses two electric motors front- and rear, each powered by a 20-kWh lithium battery. Although we don’t know the exact power figures, Mitsubishi claims that both the front and rear motor outputs have been increased by “around 40%” to give the SUV its incredible range.
The 2023 Outlander PEV’s all-wheel controller system is equipped with dual electric motors. It also features an Active Yaw Control (AYC), which can transmit power to both the front and back axles. For torque vectoring, the system can apply brakes to either the right or left wheels. The booster function sends more power to the front motor if needed. Mitsubishi also increased lift-throttle acceleration to give the Outlander a single pedal operation. However, faster stops require drivers to use the brake pedal. There are seven different drive modes that can be used to deal with different road surfaces and weather conditions.
Mitsubishi makes no mention of the Outlander’s internal combustion motor, which is quite curious. It’s likely the same four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine that was featured in the Outlander PHEV’s debut in February. Although it only produces 126 horsepower (94kilowatts), the combined output of the electric motors was a respectable 221 HP (165 kW). Motor.1.com requested more information from Mitsubishi about the engine and power output of the new version. We’ll update you as soon as we have new details.
The new Outlander PHEV has the same skin as the regular model. The interior layout is the same, with the exception of the different digital display readouts. That’s not a problem. The Outlander’s greenhouse impressed us during our first drive. If the hybrid has similar driving characteristics, it could make a great choice for eco-conscious buyers looking for a three-row SUV.
Price will play a role, and we won’t be able to provide that information for some time. Mitsubishi states that complete information on US-spec models and pricing will be available next year closer to the Outlander PHEV’s release date.