Mitsubishi to roll out 2023 Outlander PHEV in North America next month

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has announced that the 2023 Outlander PHEV will be available in North American dealerships starting in November.

The Outlander PHEV has been the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in the world since it was introduced in 2017. The 2023 iteration features bold styling, modern vehicle architecture, state-of-the-art interior for seven passengers, and signature Mitsubishi SUV capability.

MMNA first unveiled the 2023 Outlander PHEV at the 2022 Twin Cities Auto Show in May.

The 2023 Outlander PHEV features the all-new Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain that produces more power and torque and greater all-electric range. The Outlander PHEV also features the latest version of Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system.

The 2023 Outlander PHEV offers up to 61km of all-electric range and up to 675km of overall range. With the available DC fast-charging capability, the Outlander PHEV’s 20kWh battery pack can be charged to 80% in just 38 minutes.

The 2023 Outlander PHEV also comes with Mitsubishi’s new “Innovative Pedal” technology that enables near-one-pedal acceleration and deceleration, similar to full battery electric vehicles.

The S-AWC all-wheel drive system provides better vehicle control and boosts driver confidence. The twin-motor system that uses gasoline engine and front motor to drive the front wheels, together with the rear-mounted motor that drives the rear axle, jointly produce 248hp and 332lb-ft of torque.

The 2023 Outlander PHEV had seven drive modes, allowing it to conquer different weather and road conditions.

“Since its introduction, Outlander PHEV has provided a unique blend of electric power and gasoline range. For most customers, a PHEV that allows up to 38 miles of clean and efficient all-electric motoring, combined with the ease of refueling of a gasoline engine, is the perfect transportation solution. This allows most users to spend the bulk of their daily driving needs using electric power, but still allows up to 420 miles of total range for a weekend full of exploring. We were the first PHEV SUV to market when the car launched globally in 2012, and now we're adding more power, more range, more inspiring technology, and more convenience, providing an even better value for owners and resetting the standard by which all PHEVs should be measured,” MMNA Chief Executive Officer Mark Chaffin stated.

The arrival of the 2023 Outlander PHEV is part of Mitsubishi Motor’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050.

Pricing for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ranges from $39,845 to $49,995 (approximately P2.3 million to P2.9 million). MMNA claims that the 2023 Outlander PHEV is the “best-equipped, most connected” Mitsubishi ever sold in the US.

Photo from Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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