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In an exciting announcement on December 7, 2023, Mitsubishi Motors introduced a refreshed model of its popular PHEV (plug-in hybrid) crossover SUV, the “Outlander.” The latest iteration boasts an array of upgrades, with the standout feature being the introduction of a sleek jet black color option, exuding a fearless and sophisticated aesthetic.
One of the key enhancements is the addition of an HDMI port across all grades, complementing the existing USB Type-C and Type-A ports. This sought-after feature allows users to seamlessly connect their smartphones or tablets to the vehicle’s navigation system, enabling entertainment options like watching videos while waiting for quick charging or dropping off family members.
Safety takes center stage with the incorporation of headlight washers and LED rear fog lights as standard features. These additions prove invaluable in adverse weather conditions, enhancing overall safety during challenging drives, such as in snowy areas or on long-distance journeys.
The Outlander now offers a diverse palette of 12 body colors, including the striking new two-tone “Black Diamond/Sterling Silver Metallic” and the sophisticated monotone “Graphite Gray Metallic.” The special edition model, known as the “BLACK Edition,” sees a shift from the traditional “G” grade (5-seater/7-seater) to the more enriched “P” grade (7-seater). This upgrade includes advanced features like a head-up display and a premium BOSE sound system, along with improved functionality and comfort, including an electric panoramic sunroof.
The exterior design of the Outlander BLACK Edition exudes confidence with standard equipment such as a gloss black dynamic shield, black side window moldings, and gloss black roof rails. The exclusive body color, Graphite Gray Metallic/Black Mica, is available among the five body color options for this edition. Prices for the Outlander range from 4,995,100 yen to 6,304,100 yen, inclusive of consumption tax. The regular grade hits the market on December 7, 2023, while the special edition BLACK Edition is set to launch on February 8, 2024.
In addition to the Outlander, Mitsubishi has also made significant improvements to its crossover SUV “Eclipse Cross” in both PHEV and gasoline models. All Eclipse Cross models now come standard with smartphone-linked navigation featuring a multi-around monitor, facilitating easy and safe parking. Prices for the PHEV range from 4,094,200 yen to 4,658,000 yen, while the gasoline model is priced between 2,773,100 yen and 3,520,000 yen. The Eclipse Cross is slated for release on December 7, 2023.
Mitsubishi’s commitment to innovation and style is evident in these updates, offering consumers enhanced driving experiences with cutting-edge features and a touch of fearless design.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the flagship SUV of Mitsubishi, known for its high off-road capabilities. The current model, which was fully redesigned in December 2021, features a plug-in hybrid system and can seat up to seven people. It has been well-received by consumers, ranking 32nd in overall registration numbers for the 2022 fiscal year and being the best-selling car for the Mitsubishi brand. The Outlander PHEV’s appeal lies in its powerful and smooth driving performance, thanks to its new generation PHEV system and twin-motor 4WD.
“Mitsubishi’s new SUV Outlander PHEV goes on sale in North America! Gasoline-fueled model to be added to the lineup a year after Japan
PHEV Model Rolling Out One Year After Japan
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that the company’s new Outlander SUV (PHEV model) will go on sale in two countries, Canada and the United States, starting in November 2022.
Mitsubishi’s “”handsome SUV”” Outlander is rugged! See the interior and exterior of the current model in 32 photos.
Also coming to North America! Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV, Outlander (PHEV model)
The Outlander is a crossover SUV that has been on sale in Japan since 2005, and the current model, the third generation, was announced on October 28, 2021.
Based on the concept of “”Bold Stride,”” the Outlander is the flagship model of Mitsubishi’s electrification and four-wheel control technologies.
The design is based on a new concept called “”Bold Stride. It also adopts the “”Dynamic Shield,”” which is the identity of Mitsubishi vehicles, and has a thick, horizontal design from front to rear.
The powertrain combines a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a motor that delivers 40% more power than the previous model and a large-capacity 20kWh drive battery, enabling the car to run 87km in EV mode. All Japanese versions are 4WD and available in 5- and 7-passenger configurations.
In Japan, the current model is sold exclusively as a PHEV model, but in the U.S., a PHEV model has not been introduced since the gasoline model went on sale in April 2021, ahead of other markets.
On October 13, 2022, Mitsubishi’s U.S. subsidiary announced specifications for the PHEV Outlander.
All seven grades are available with three-row seating and seven-passenger specifications. Prices will range from $39,845 to $49,995 (approximately 5.88 million yen to 7.37 million yen).
The car will also be sold in Puerto Rico in December. Starting with the launch in New Zealand in March 2022, which was the first overseas launch of the current Outlander PHEV model, the global rollout is gradually underway.
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The Outlander was the world’s first SUV-type PHEV vehicle, and expectations are high for its future development to see how much its sales volume will increase as the greatly redesigned model continues to be rolled out worldwide.”
“A year behind Japan… New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to go on sale in the U.S. in November! All models are now available as 3-row SUVs
No 2-row seat version available
On October 13, Mitsubishi’s U.S. subsidiary announced the pricing for all grades of the new Outlander PHEV, which will go on sale locally in November 2022.
The “”dark version”” that blew up in Japan is also good! The new Outlander PHEV, a fearless SUV with a strong presence
The Outlander PHEV has been on sale in Japan since December 2021, but will be introduced in the U.S. less than a year later than in Japan.
U.S.-spec Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The gasoline-powered Outlander (4th generation) went on sale in the U.S. in April 2021, ahead of other markets, but the plug-in hybrid version was not introduced at that time. Now, in the U.S., customers can choose between two power units. In Japan, the plug-in hybrid is available exclusively.
According to Mitsubishi’s US subsidiary, the Outlander PHEV is the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in the world.
The U.S. version comes in seven grades, all with three rows of seats and seating for seven passengers, priced from $39,845 to $49,995 (approximately 5.88 million to 7.37 million yen).
With the launch of the new Outlander PHEV, we are resetting the standard by which all plug-in hybrids should be measured by adding even more power, range, advanced technology, and convenience for our customers,”” said Mark Chaffin, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. We are proud to be the first to offer the PHEV to our customers.
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In Japan, where it will soon be one year since its launch, the Outlander PHEV underwent a partial makeover on October 6, 2022, and a special edition “”Black Edition”” was added.
The Black Edition features black accents on the interior and exterior, giving the model a high-quality and intrepid impression.
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“The SUV with “”dark specs”” is here! Mitsubishi “”Outlander PHEV”” Upgraded with Special Edition
Enhanced Connected Functions and a Special Edition Model in Black Also Released at the Same Time
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced on October 6, 2022, the launch of the “”Outlander (Outlander PHEV),”” a crossover SUV, with additional connected functions and a wider range of body color variations, as well as a special edition “”BLACK Edition”” model. The company also announced the availability of a special edition “”BLACK Edition”” model.
The BLACK Edition and the upgraded Outlander will go on sale on October 27.
The “”Dark Edition”” is great! The Outlander, a fearless SUV with a strong presence
Outlander PHEV Black Edition”” with “”dark”” appearance
The Outlander is a crossover SUV that has been on sale in Japan since 2005, and the current model, the third generation, was unveiled on October 28, 2021.
The design is based on a new concept called “”Bold Stride”” concept. It also adopts the “”Dynamic Shield”” identity of Mitsubishi vehicles, with a thick, horizontal design from front to rear.
The powertrain combines a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a motor that delivers 40% more power than the previous model and a large-capacity 20kWh drive battery, enabling the car to travel 87km in EV mode.
All models are 4WD, PHEV-only, and are available in 5- and 7-passenger configurations.
With the latest improvements, the “”MITSUBISHI CONNECT”” connected service enables the use of in-car Wi-Fi. In addition, the Connected Service App now allows the doors to be locked and unlocked from a distance.
Two new two-tone body colors, Red Diamond/Black Mica and Sterling Silver Metallic/Black Mica, are available for a total of 13 colors.
The special edition “”BLACK Edition”” is based on the mid-grade “”G”” model and features a black front grille, skid plates and door mirrors, and gloss black center and quarter pillars. The interior also features a black ceiling and exclusive shift panel.
In addition, exclusive 20-inch BuBlack aluminum alloys and the exclusive Titanium Gray Metallic/Black Mica color are available, and black accents on both the interior and exterior give the new Outlander a higher quality and more intrepid image.
The new Outlander’s price (including consumption tax) starts at 4,621,100 yen for the standard model. The special edition Black Edition is priced at 5,047,900 yen for the five-seater and 5,139,200 yen for the seven-seater.”
“Mitsubishi’s Latest SUV with a Full-Scale Tent Specification!
New Outlander PHEV with a pop-up roof is now available
Mitsubishi dealership Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, exhibited the new “”Outlander E:POP”” (prototype), an overnight vehicle with a pop-up roof based on the new Outlander PHEV, at the “”Nagoya Camper Fair 2022 AUTUMN”” held on September 10 and 11, 2022. (prototype) based on the new “”Outlander PHEV”” with a pop-up roof was specially exhibited.
Gutsy overnight-vehicle specs! The all-new “”Outlander E:POP”” on display for the first time! See the actual car and
The new “”Outlander E:POP”” (prototype) with a pop-up roof and overnight stay specifications, built by Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales Co.
Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales also has a history of producing an original pop-up roof version based on the first-generation Outlander PHEV.
The prototype of the pop-up roof version based on the new Outlander PHEV (2nd generation) has been produced and unveiled for the first time.
Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales also produced an “”E-Bed”” (original bed kit) for the new Outlander PHEV, which was shown at the aforementioned show.
The new Outlander PHEV has been designed to be convenient for overnight stays and leisure activities, with a maximum output of 1,500 watts of power available for use inside the car, but the pop-up roof version will allow even more comfortable outdoor enjoyment.”
“Mitsubishi Launches New “”Outlander”” in China, but No PHEV! What is the “”BEV”” that Mitsubishi is focusing on in China?
Around 12,000 Reservations Received in China
The third-generation Outlander, introduced in Japan in October 2021 exclusively as a PHEV model, has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad as the flagship model of the Mitsubishi SUV lineup.
PHEV-less and appearing in China! See the new Outlander SUV with unique specifications in 16 images.
The Outlander will make its debut in China in August 2022, and reservations began on August 26, and within a week the number of reservations had reached approximately 12,000, showing its popularity.
The new Outlander handled by Guangqi Mitsubishi in China
The reservations are made before the official price is announced, using a method commonly known in China as “”blind revision. By paying a 99,000 RMB (approx. 2 million yen) deposit, Outlander customers can receive various preferential treatment, including priority delivery of the car.
What are the differences between the Outlander and the Japanese version of the third-generation Chinese Outlander that has just been announced?
The Outlander, introduced in 2005 as the successor to the Airtrek, has undergone two model changes in the past 17 years. 2012 saw the introduction of the second-generation Outlander, the world’s first 4WD plug-in hybrid SUV, and the introduction of a PHEV model.
The ability to supply electricity from the car attracted a lot of attention, and the model was introduced for outdoor use by individuals and for use by companies and municipalities in case of disasters, making it the best-selling PHEV model overall.
The third-generation Outlander in Japan will be introduced in 2021. Like previous models, it was introduced in markets outside Japan, but in Japan the pure gasoline model was discontinued and only the PHEV model with the 4B12 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine was available.
In other markets such as Australia and the U.S., initially only gasoline models powered by Nissan’s PR25DD 2.5-liter inline-4 engine were available, but it was later announced that PHEV models would also be introduced (PHEVs were already available in Australia).
In China, the first-generation Outlander (Japanese name: Airtrek) landed in 2004. At the time, Mitsubishi had a partnership with Beijing Jeep, a joint venture between Beijing Automotive and Jeep (Chrysler), to produce Mitsubishi models in China.
Many may ask, “”Why Beijing Jeep?”” Mitsubishi has long had a strong relationship with Chrysler, and at the time had a capital tie-up with DaimlerChrysler (now Sterantis).
Beijing Jeep, created in 1984, was contracted to produce and sell Chrysler-related models in China, partly because the Jeep brand had been absorbed by Chrysler. Production of the first generation Outlander continued until 2008, when the joint venture was dissolved.
Mitsubishi launches the new Outlander in China, but no PHEV! What is the “”BEV”” that Mitsubishi is focusing on in China?
No PHEV in the Chinese market, not even the Eclipse Cross!
In 2006, the second generation Outlander (first generation in Japan) was introduced in China, but since the second generation model was not produced by a joint venture, it was sold as an “”import”” with higher prices due to tariffs. This situation would continue until 2016, when Mitsubishi again established a joint venture and revived production of the Outlander in China.
In 2012, Mitsubishi established Guangqi Mitsubishi, a joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile; the third-generation Outlander (second generation in Japan) was introduced to China as an import in 2012, and switched to local production in 2016.
The Outlander has a unique history, but after about a year of delay, the fourth-generation Outlander (the third-generation model in Japan) will finally be available for reservation in China in August 2022.
The new Outlander handled by Guangqi Mitsubishi in China
The basic exterior is identical to the Japanese version, and the interior is also unchanged.
However, the most distinctive feature of the Chinese version is its unique 48V mild hybrid. While plug-in hybrid models are available in Japan, and pure gasoline models are available in the U.S. and Australia, only a mild hybrid model (212hp) powered by a 4B40 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine is available in China.
It is not clear why only the Chinese version is a 48V mild hybrid.
However, the Chinese-spec Eclipse Cross is also not available as a PHEV model, but as a pure gasoline model with the same engine.
Mitsubishi also manufactures and sells the Airtrek electric vehicle (BEV) in China, whose body was transferred from Guangzhou Automobile.
We suspect that the reasons for not selling PHEVs in China include the difficulty of producing PHEV-related parts locally in China, or the purpose of focusing on BEVs to clarify the position with the Airtrek.
When we asked Mitsubishi’s public relations department about the development of the Outlander in the Chinese market, the response was, “”As you may have guessed, we are focusing on the Airtrek for BEVs, and we will consider PHEVs while watching the policy and market trends in China.
We will keep an eye on the market to see if there will be additional PHEV models depending on demand, or if Mitsubishi will continue to develop only mild-hybrid models.
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