Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Outlander PHEV is a plug-in hybrid variant of Mitsubishi’s compact crossover SUV, the Outlander. While the standard Outlander offers three rows of seating, the PHEV version has two rows and room for up to five passengers. It’s the only plug-in hybrid model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup.

Powering the Outlander PHEV is a four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with two electric motors and a small battery pack. The combination produced 190 horsepower and 22 miles of all-electric range until 2021, when those figures climbed to 221 hp and 24 miles of all-electric range thanks to an increase in engine size (from 2.0 to 2.4 liters) and battery capacity (from 12.0 to 13.8 kilowatt-hours). Power is routed to all four wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission.

Mitsubishi offers the Outlander in three trims: the entry-level SEL, the mid-range LE (which first appeared in 2021), and the top-of-the-line GT. Standard equipment on the SEL includes a power liftgate, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and an infotainment touchscreen that grew from 7.0 to 8.0 inches in 2020. Blind-spot monitoring also comes standard and, as of 2020, was joined by forward collision mitigation and lane-departure warning. The LE trim adds unique styling details, a sunroof, and an upgraded audio system, while the range-topping GT further includes LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, and a surround-view camera.