Review Outlander 2023
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The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is all-new for 2023, mirroring the 2022 redesign of the non-hybrid Outlander. It’s a frugal plug-in hybrid SUV with 3-row seating. Pricing starts at $39,845. The Mitsubishi Outlander was fully redesigned in 2022 and the plug-in hybrid variant gets a similar update for 2023. The Outlander PHEV enters a new generation, now with available 3-row seating, which you couldn’t get in the previous model. Other updates include a thoroughly revised interior and exterior, an all-electric range of up to 38 miles, and DC fast charging capability. This is a value choice in plug-in hybrid SUVs, competing with the Toyota RAV4 Prime and the plug-in hybrid variants of the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and Ford Escape. 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV PricingThe 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts at $39,845. The lineup tops out at $49,995. That makes it a bit more expensive than the PHEV variants of the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and Ford Escape, but none of those offers 3-row seating.
A destination fee of $1,345 ($1,470 in Alaska and Hawaii) applies to all Outlander PHEV models. Depending on where you live, tax incentives for electrified vehicles could make the Outlander PHEV more affordable. Before buying an Outlander PHEV, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. It’s too early to know the resale value of the all-new Outlander PHEV, but we expect it to be about average for the segment. What’s New for 2023?The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV enters an all-new generation for 2023. This major update mirrors the redesign of the non-hybrid Outlander in 2022. The exterior has a boxy new look, the interior gets a significant refresh with 3-row seating for up to seven, and it’s full of modern tech features. In the time we spent driving it, we can confirm it’s a big improvement over the outgoing model. Driving the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVOur first drive of the new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV left us impressed. Power delivery and braking feel are both well-sorted — a challenge for any hybrid — and it can deliver greater acceleration in electric mode than most of its competitors. Beyond that, it’s about as comfortable and quiet as most compact SUVs. Mitsubishi calls its AWD system “Super All Wheel Control,” a branded name for a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system. It works well and makes the Outlander PHEV agile around corners on top of giving it better all-season traction. Like many PHEVs, there are four powertrain settings. Normal mode leaves it in hybrid mode, drawing on both electric and gas power. EV mode prioritizes electric operation, while Save mode prioritizes gas power to save electric range for later use. Charge mode uses the gas engine like a generator to charge the EV system. The Mitsubishi Innovative Pedal works like one-pedal driving, but it can’t bring the SUV to a complete stop. Surprising InteriorThe interior of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is more upscale than you might expect for a Mitsubishi. This cabin reminds us of what we’ve seen from Hyundai and Kia in recent years, which is a good thing. The interior design looks nice, and we’re impressed with the quality of the materials, especially in the upper trims. We found the driving position and ride height to be just right for an SUV this size. The most exceptional thing about this interior is its 3-row seating. That third row is snug and best reserved for children, but it’s impressive that seating for seven comes standard in this compact plug-in hybrid SUV. Also, you won’t hear any complaints from passengers in the roomy second row. If you fold down that third row, you get generous cargo space, but the cargo room is tight with all the seats in place. Bold ExteriorThe all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV looks essentially the same as the non-hybrid Outlander that was redesigned in 2022. It has a more powerful presence than the outgoing model, with a boxy profile and a flat snout somewhat reminiscent of off-road all-stars from Mitsubishi’s past. However, it’s a thoroughly modern look that’s anything but retro. As for the size, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is on the bigger side of the compact SUV class. It’s about the same size as the Kia Sportage and Nissan Rogue, and a bit bigger than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape. Our Favorite Features and Tech38-mile electric range 3-row seating DC fast charging S-AWC with Active Yaw Control MI-PILOT Assist Smartphone connectivity Engine & TransmissionThe Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain that’s entirely different from the non-hybrid Outlander engine. It’s a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to two electric motors — one at the front axle and one in the back. Juice for the electric motors comes from a 20 kW lithium-ion battery pack. The Outlander PHEV can travel up to 38 miles on electricity alone before the gas engine needs to kick in. It gets a combined fuel economy rating of 27 mpg when running in gas-electric hybrid mode, which trails most of its competitors rather significantly. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) delivers power to all four wheels via Mitsubishi’s S-AWC AWD system. Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 5-Year/60,000-Mile WarrantyThe Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV boasts a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. That matches the warranties of the PHEV versions of the Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, and Hyundai Tucson. KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles Is the Mitsubishi Outlander 2022 worth buying?The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is definitely worth a look if you're shopping for a compact SUV . The Outlander offers upscale styling, lots of standard features, and seven-seat practicality, yet it still costs about the same as its five-seat competitors.
Is the 2022 Outlander underpowered?The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has a comfortable ride, surefooted handling, and confident braking abilities. Its four-cylinder engine supplies adequate power for driving around town, but it labors under hard acceleration.
What is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander comparable to?The Outlander returns to a niche that sprawls with top-selling, great-performing crossovers. It shares running gear with the Nissan Rogue, which has a softer style. Honda's CR-V now comes in hybrid form like its arch-rival, the Toyota RAV4—but the Toyota's also sold as a plug-in hybrid.
Is the Outlander 2022 Bigger?Reaching dealerships in the second quarter of 2021, the 2022 Outlander is a full two inches wider than the last-generation model, 1.5 inches taller, and 0.6 inch longer. The wheelbase is 1.4 inches longer than before, a move Mitsubishi says helps provide an extra inch of legroom for front and second-row passengers.
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