Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Test 2014

I imagine the only use the PHEV would have for its 4WD system is wet slippery conditions and a little gravel back road. Like its predecessor, the new Outlander PHEVs adaptive cruise control is spot on and very simple to use and effective at maintaining following distances and adjusting accordingly.

Some PHEV drivers have noticed that their battery range, according to the display, has seemingly reduced over time, but Mitsubishi’s answer to such claims is that it is most likely the car learning how they drive and adapting the predicted range accordingly. While not a reliability issue, it’s worth pointing out that the Outlander makes an unusual amount of annoying beeps and buzzes from its various warning systems, and the infotainment system on higher-spec models is far from intuitive to use.

A test drive reveals a powerful engine beneath the bonnet that stays smooth and pleasantly quiet . It handled the sharp turns, and a good traction and displayed a powerful torque – features displayed by traditional 4WD SUV’s. Mitsubishi claims it is the first PHEV that can be charged by

Compared to the Outlander PHEV, the turbo-diesel version is a heavy drinker. The official fuel consumption test result for the plug-in hybrid is just 1.9L/100km , just one-third that of the conventional diesel.

Range and consumption aside, I was very impressed with most elements of the Outlander PHEV . Driving in battery mode it’s eerily quiet, emitting little more than a pleasant hum. Road noise is also virtually unnoticeable, though when the petrol

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The Outlander PHEV seems to do a respectable job and remaining practical and still finding somewhere to store the extra tech. · The on board charger and rear motor control unit sits underneath the cargo floor in the boot, unfortunately this means that Mitsubishi wasn’t able to include a third row of seats.

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We’ve done a fairly long drive around the North side of Brisbane, totalling about 45 kms in all, with the aircon occasionally cutting in (not very hot conditions) and managed it all on battery with a kilometre or so range to spare, pretty happy with that!The feel of the accelerator is certainly nicer with the addition of the PHEV box, so yes, I am very happy!

You won't see the turbodiesel until you've forked out for 4WD and seven-seat LS spec, though. Safety improvements have rewarded the Outlander range with five ANCAP stars . Newer technology, like Forward Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control are available in the Aspire models.