![]() ![]() ![]() Turn signal stalks, certain buttons, and the center arm rest don’t feel as premium as other vehicles in its class. And there are bits that feel less expensive, too. Also of note: the 1,500 W power supply with two standard 120V outlets.Īs I mentioned in my 2017 Outlander review, the interior does feel somewhat dated compared to some of the competition. A tap of a steering wheel-mounted button will bring up the camera on the dash-mounted touchscreen monitor. Another nicety was the camera system, which provides a 360-degree view of the CUV-helpful when parking. Other interior accoutrements included a sunroof, leather seating throughout, eight-way power seats, and a host of safety features that include adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, forward collision mitigation, and lane departure warning. One of the Outlander PHEV’s outlets via its 1,500W power supply. The center-console gear selector, which is unique in its own right, can also be placed into a regen mode. This is a smart and surprisingly fun feature. I was able to go from 22 miles of EV range to 25 on my commute, which includes a long, steep hill. Savvy users will be able to regen going down hills, coming to stops, and while navigating stop-and-go traffic. Tapping right will take you back up through B1 and eventually B0, the lightest mode. Continuing to tap left will go down to B4, and finally B5-the most aggressive regen mode. While driving, a pull of the left paddle drops you into a regenerative braking mode called B3. Sure, numerous CVT-equipped vehicles have paddle shifters to hit pre-programmed ratios, but I quickly learned these paddles weren’t for shifting gears, but rather increasing and decreasing the rate of regenerative braking the vehicle produces. I was a bit surprised at first to see paddle shifters. Its needle sweeps back and forth as you accelerate and brake. The gauge cluster features as speedometer on the right, a digital trip computer in the center, and a power gauge on the left with Power, Eco, and Charge settings. Intead, this gauge let you know how much power or brake regen is being used. Brake feel was good, unlike some other hybrids. I will say that the car cruised effortlessly and comfortably at highway speeds with only minor wind and road noise. Passing power was adequate, but not more. I figured it’d be a super-soft cruiser in the curves, but it was actually kind of fun to fling around for what it was.Īcceleration to about 40 mph feels brisk in part to the electric motor assist. In fact, it handled better than anticipated. While we never took our Outlander PHEV off the pavement, we did have the vehicle on wet roads, and it always felt planted, especially in corners. Remember, with an engine and electric motor driving the front wheels and the second electric motor driving the rear wheels, there’s no need for a rear driveshaft. It basically mimics a center-locking differential. The Outlander PHEV is equipped with Mitsubishi’s twin-motor S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) and a lock feature for when you encounter terrain that requires power to be optimally distributed for maximum traction-a nice feature for deeper snow, sand, or other more challenging terrain. The Outlander PHEV’s center console with a variety of buttons including 4WD Lock. Spirit Animal: Camel – Can go long distances without recharging good in a variety of terrains. Off-Road Ability (1-5): 1.5 stick to gravel roads and snow While the body, interior, and amazing Rockford Fosgate stereo are nearly the same as the all-gas version, the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain is much different and gives the car an entirely different personality. So when we got the ’19 Outlander PHEV, I figured I’d have the same experience I did with the ’17 Outlander, but with some gas/electric hybrid bits. Or maybe one human and a lot of small dogs. It was a well-priced, honest-to-goodness AWD crossover with seating for seven humans. It’s attractive enough, but didn’t have a super futuristic interior. When I reviewed that ’17 Outlander, I remarked about the fact it’s got lots of room, is comfortable, has an available super-loud Rockford Fosgate stereo, and the company’s S-AWD system. But after a week with this AWD plug-in hybrid, I can honestly say that this vehicle is way more interesting than I expected, and is one of the more underrated crossovers on the the market with big state/federal incentive potential, too. I love it when someone says, “Look, I’m going to be honest.” I always think-does that mean they’re not usually honest? Well listen, I’m going to be honest: When Mitsubishi sent over the 2019 Outlander PHEV GT, I thought-well, it’ll be nice to drive this around for a week, but I’ll have to think of a different angle than the 2017 Outlander SEL article I previously wrote. ![]()
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