The plug-in hybrid variant displays values much higher than that of its predecessor, both in terms of autonomy and power.
It still features a powertrain designed 100% by Mitsubishi, while the non-plug-in models use an engine long used by Nissan in the Rogue. Since 2022, the latter shares its platform, its mechanics and several interior elements with the Mitsubishi SUV.
Like the Toyota RAV4 Prime, also plug-in, the Outlander PHEV is equipped with all-wheel drive without a mechanical link between the running gear. Thus, an electric motor located on the rear axle powers the rear wheels in various circumstances, including a loss of grip at the front.
More autonomy
The new version of the Outlander has gained a lot in autonomy: the 61 km announced by Natural Resources Canada is now closer to the 68 km displayed by the RAV4.
In this context, Mitsubishi invited the North American automotive press to a winter driving event at the ICAR circuit in Mirabel, in February 2024. CAA-Quebec had the opportunity to test the vehicle on snowy and icy courses, in using some of the seven driving modes built into the four-wheel drive system. The examples on test, all GT-Premium models, were equipped with a new range of Yokohama all-season tires approved for winter driving.
How did the Outlander PHEV fare, and what did CAA-Quebec auto experts learn from this experience in terms of road safety? See the answer here.
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