ACTUALLY Really Good! 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug In Hybrid review by The Straight Pipes. The Outlander PHEV is putting down a combined 248 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque from a 2.4L 4 cylinder plug in hybrid with 2 electric motors. At $57,948 CAD, would you take it over waiting 4 years for a Rav 4 Prime?
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I would like it if you guys reviewed older cool car again.
Thank you for reviewing PHEVs!
I would love to see some comparisons of the Mazda CX-90 vs (semi-) luxury competitors: CX-90 vs
Genesis GV80
Acura MDX base engine (not Type S)
Infiniti QX60
Volvo XC90
Audi Q7 base engine or PHEV
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Lincoln Aviator
Cadillac XT6
Land Rover Discovery
Range Rover Sport PHEV
BMW X5 / Mercedes GLE if they are offered with 7 seats, idk if they are
Thank you for finally reviewing the Outlander, I’ve asked you guys for over a year.
keep doing the "normal" car reviews. What happened to the box test?
I bought one of these this May and have been surprisingly more pleased than I thought. At first we bought it because nobody else had any inventory and I was not going to wait 18 months or longer for a Toyota or a Kia/Hyundai. Took a road trip from Ontario to the US Midwest last month and I have yet to put any gasoline in it since returning 6 weeks ago! Currently have just shy of 5000 kms on it and I've filled the gas tank only 3 times, including our road trip, and still have a quarter tank! Been averaging 4.7 liters/100km, so far. With remote control from the iPhone App I can fully heat or cool this vehicle up on the house current so it's ready to go when I'm ready to do. Very pleased, especially with not having to buy much gas for it.
This is how it's supposed to be done, nice job
I am looking between the Outlander PHEV and the RAV4 Prime as well; how do you find the quality of the build? Are the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs made in Japan? I've heard lots of mixed reviews on the long-term reliability on this car and Mitsubishi in general and this is what's currently preventing me from pulling the trigger. Any comments you can provide is greatly appreciated!
I own a 2023 model and yes it is built in Japan. This is my second Outlander PHEV after I traded my 2018 model for one that looks like the one in this review. 😍 It consistently gets more looks than the 2019 Cayenne e-hybrid that my wife drives, although the Porsche interiors are amazingly nice in comparison (albeit at twice the MSRP). I also like how Mitsubishi gives you all the Active Cruise Control suite as part of a tech bundle and don't make you pay for each of these as stand alone option( my biggest gripe with some of the German marques.) I have had no issues with reliability or build quality with either of my Mitsubishi PHEV and the new model has certainly stepped up it's game in terms of interiors.@@andrewng6059
It says it averages 9l per 100km, you're saying it gets under 5? Ev won't get me around entirely so then I was wondering if it's fuel efficient for me as a commuter.
Is there an app for Android too ?
I bought a 2023 Outlander PHEV in SEL trim and have had the car for 8-months. Absolutely love it. I charge on only 120V in my garage and most of the time it charges overnight. In the summer I get an EV range of 75-80kms and in the winter 60-65kms. I use no gas at all if I am doing city driving. Usually put in half tank of gas every 2-3 months! Love the interior and overall comfort.
what mode/settings you drive in to get that sort of EV range? I am getting close to 60-65 probably 70 in the city
cool, same as rav4 toyota plugin same range (86km)
Plug it into your neighbors outside outlet overnight like I do. It makes small commutes almost free
Have you had any maintenance issues yet and how expensive is the maintenance and are there any shops who understands PHEVE other than the dealer?
@@razorhedge123I used to sell them. They come with a dealer 100k mile warranty on the engine and all battery components. What they don’t tell you is systems like speakers and infotainment systems aren’t covered in the warranty. The 3rd row is always an awkward moment in the sale.
I have a deep appreciation for Mitsubishi. The Eclipse and the 3000GT were status symbols when I was growing up. I’m glad they’re turning their luck around.
Oh I lusted after that 3000GT so so much. :D
@@CoryBurke
Didn’t we all!
Gotta support thru these times so when the time comes in the future they can bring back the cars we loved so much like Eclipse Coupe to compete with BRZ and Lancers/Evos to compete with Civics/Type Rs and Corollas/GR. Mitsubishi is recovering and it takes time
It’s not luck
It’s them producing crap cars
That’s their own fault
@@534N69 when your sales are poor because you’re not having a fleet of cars the market demands the most now such as SUVs, minivans and all you have is small commuter cars, sports cars you gotta make adjustments according to market demand and use the funds you have for now and build yourself up from there to where you used to be. That’s Mitsubishi right now
I bought this car last month and am very happy with it. I average like $50 for 1,000 km and have already done 5,000km. It’s a really good car at a great value for base model.
I had a rav4 prime for 2 years. Now I have a 2023 outlander phev. Rav4 is the king for power and efficiency but I much prefer outlander's interior, awd system and warranty. Also I like the emergency 3rd row. Overall I'm verry pleased with the outlander. Fuel efficiency is not that good but I don't care because majority of the time I run EV.
What mpg do you get when not on ev mode
@@GvR927461057374 between 8.5 and 9L/100 km (around 26 to 29 mpg) on the highway with a depleted battery. With the rav4 prime it was around 6.5 to 7L/100 km (between 33 and 39 mpg)
We were cross shopping both, the style and interior of the mitsu won over the wife. And the wait was significantly shorter than the Rav prime. No regrets going with the mitsu over the yota.
Does the Outlander PHEV have a spare tire?
@@Briguy1027 unfortunately nope
I’ve now had my 2023 Outlander PHEV for a few months. I love it! So economical. I’ve done 2500 kms so far and have only used 13 litres of petrol!
You can get the range up to 82 kms on EV only if you switch it into eco mode and use one pedal driving.
I live in New Zealand and It costs me about $3 to fully charge it up… so I’m spending about $17-20 a week on electricity… and our petrol prices are $3.10 per litre! So I’m saving over $500 a month if I had the same vehicle in ICE mode.
But when you want to drive to more remote areas, where charging stations are few and far between, there’s no range anxiety.
Working for Mitsubishi for a few uears opened my eyes to them and I really hope the company succeeds and doesn't just collapse into Nissan.
Also Nissan was very far behind in EV and Mitsubishi has been doing tones of EV R&D. So they are kinda the head of that in Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance. The PHEV Outlander is way more Mitsubishi then then gas Outlander. The PHEV powertrain is all Mitsubishi, where the gas powertrain is all Nissan.
How is Mitsubishi ahead in the EV dept? I have no idea, honestly
I believe in the phev that gas powertrain is also Mitsubishi
@@deansmits006yeah I wasn’t sure about that statement either because Nissan had the EV Leaf for awhile already before Mitsubishi became part of the group?
Mitsubishi had the iMeiv longer than Leaf. They just made it better.
@@jandromarquez84 I vaguely recall they came out less than a year apart? Mitsubishi was first but the spotlight switched over to the Leaf after the latter proved to be a much more useable EV.
Maybe the reason you don't feel the CVT is because there is no CVT 😅
Yep, it has a 1 speed transaxle GKN Multi Mode E-Transmission.
😂
Yep yep. This set up is similar to Honda Hybrid which uses single speed transmission but all the work happens on one of the electric motor. I think lol
Yep
@@verynick You're mostly right but I think the Honda hybrids can also connect the engine directly to the wheels at 1:1 (5th/6th gear equivalent speeds) at highway speeds
I got the Exceed trim in Australia last month. Have driven 800km and havent used gas yet. This car is amazing. My trip is always around 50KM and all are in EV.
Was contemplating between Rav4 Hybrid and Outlander Phev, Soooooo glad i bought outlander. Its sooo much better in everyway. Interior, fuel consumption, and quietness in ride
I was on the RAV4 prime waiting list for 9 months and I got so frustrated and just happened to drop by a Mitsubishi dealership and took the Outlander PHEV.
Two weeks later I found a Ash black Outlander PHEV GT- Premium in my garage.
The best purchase I made and 6700Kms in till date with just 2 gas top ups!!!
If you're doing highway driving, say more than 100kms. Fully charge the battery and then select "save" mode. And once you've got 55kms to your destination use "ev" and finish your battery off. Fuel economy never goes above 6.5L/100km.
Work the battery down to 50% before hitting save. Will get longer life from battery keeping it between 20-80% of you want to keep it longer than the 10 year warranty
Love what Mitsubishi did with this car, I own a 2011 Outlander and still drives with 145k miles and the 2.4 engine. super reliable.
Is that the same 2.4L they used in the first generation Outlander? 2003 era. My mom had one of those and that thing was bulletproof.
my brother got hyundai palisade and it already burning oil.
and he paid over msrp. piece of junk
💀
@@dark6c159 Should've warned him!!!
Keep in mind this is the only plug in hybrid with a L3 charging and since it's CHAdeMO, you can get an adapter to generate power externally for a house or something else so you can use the car as a gas generator for a house if needed.
Good luck finding a CHAdeMO charger these days
You don’t need to pull power from CHAdeMO port. It has two 1500w AC plugs in the interior.
If you wanna go super fringe there’s also the Polestar 1 with a CCS port for 50kW DC
@@plemieux84completely different technologies. The v2g (grid) tech through a 2 way charger allows the battery to be connected like a house battery (Power Wall for eg). It will sync to grid frequency and can feed your house and grid (assuming your retailer allows it).
If you plug the v2l 1500W inverters into your house, they will be at different frequency and you'll likely nuke them. You could put a dedicated circuit in your house for them, but that's very clumsy compared to true v2g.
Good luck finding a CHAdeMO lol
These are very popular in the Knoxville,TN area. I pass dozens of them daily anytime I’m driving around the area. It’s a good looking vehicle honestly.
its almost the ultimate poor man's car if you don't fk with Kia
@@user-rh2tq1xe1i "poor man's car" lol. Why spend more than you need to. Not often the best solution on the market is also the cheapest.
I've owned Mitsubishi's for 30 years. I can't wait to own the Outlander again. This one has some great features and I was looking at full EVs but after this video I'm gonna go with this instead.... Thanks for a great and informative video!!!
how have they been on reliability? ive heard nothing good of them, and their pricing matches that expectation
i had the 2008 Outlander V6 AWD - that was one sweet little ride. It's AWD system was amazing. I ended up trading it in at the 6 year mark - but I never had ANY issues with the car. It ran flawlessly for those 6 years. I hope someone else is out there enjoying it.
Yep, we've had Mitsubishis since 2004 and never a problem with any of them. I also have had other vehicles too over the same time that had to be serviced. I traded my Jeep Grand Cherokee in for the phev about a month ago and have no regrets
After a year waiting for a Tucson or Sportage PHEV , we did buy an Outlander PHev. Great car. Love it !!!!!!!
Have one, got it in 2023 and absolutely LOVE it. Still trying to figure out the best drive modes to get the best mileage but with my work having L2 chargers, manage to go at least 4 weeks without seeing a gas station and my commute is about 33km straight highway driving.
I've suddenly started seeing these things everywhere, which is kinda cool after seeing almost no new Mitsubishis on the road for the longest time.
Its the best selling phev in the world!!!
more people are buying because it's cheaper and the quality has improved
Just leased one of these a few weeks ago in Louisiana. Dealer was doing $3k under MSRP + $7k lease cash so $10k discount. Dealers marking up RAV4 Prime several thousand. No brainer decision. Better interior, better warranty, more features, just a better value overall!
Curious, what is a "lease cash" discount? Did you purchase this car and finance it or...?
@@CoryBurkeI'm guessing the lease cash was that they treated the tax credit you get in the US which you still could get for leasing as cash towards the deal
@@CoryBurke Leased it. They give you $7000 cash which lowers your adjusted capital cost. If you’d rather purchase, you can still lease it to get the $7000 discount then just turn around and buy the lease out early.
I am glad you guys did the review of this car. I have been driving one for the past few months and love it!
CVT can't sing if it doesn't exist
Absolutely fantastic review! 🌟 You really shed light on why the Outlander is such a hidden gem in the automotive world. It's incredibly underrated, and your review brilliantly captures its unique blend of style, performance, and practicality. Excellent choice Yuri ,🚗💨
Lol, I never noticed that Yuri does a hilarious hip thrust when he floors the accelerator.
Watching this on repeat so Yuri keeps his job haha. Love the throwback Blue Jays jersey btw!
And also can't say enough how much we appreciate you guys for continuing to do reviews of mainstream commuter vehicles, even if it is a bit of time past the embargo. You guys are great at noticing the little things and it's helpful to be able to watch your videos before going in to look at or test drive vehicles ourselves.
It’s too late in the lifecycle for you guy but I had no idea Mitsubishi had a plug in hybrid. Might be something to look at to replace my Tiguan. Thanks Yuri for taking on this car! Here’s to another 200,000 views!!
He’s already fired
I test drove one and really enjoyed it. Actually liked it better than the Toyota Rav4.
IT DOES NOT HAVE A CVT. It does have a single speed/gear connection between the petrol engine and the front axle. It's just like top gear in a manual gearbox. It only engages at higher speeds, apparently at or higher than 70 km/hr or 45 m/hr.
thank you! i've been considering this hidden gem for a couple of months. your reviews are the only reviews i trust.
We've had our base ES PHEV since April 1st. 10k km covered so far. Averaging about 1200-1400km/tank (heavily application specific) smooth, quiet, enough power to get out of its own way. Comfy seats. Been very pleased with our outlander as of now.
I’m so glad to see this car in this channel. This is an imperfect but great value EV and it helps to see in this much detail.
Glad to see you two enjoying the 2023 Outlander PHEV!
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Stay away with the series hybrid concept. I am telling all the people I know stay away from that like staying away from CVT.
Full power is only available in TARMAC and POWER modes. My base ES still has Chademo as well. Great value for the base vehicle. Very happy with it as a family car.
I've got mine and it's amazing! I am generally getting way more than the official range!
How much range are you seeing
@@Demobot1 75 to 80 once I got 82
@@Demobot1 I always use Eco mode
For cornering use the tarmac mode instead of the power mode. It tightens up the steering and handles much better that way.
Does the Outlander have adjustable suspension? I don’t recall ever seeing anything about that.
@@gpaull2😂😂😂😂 tighten up suspension.....😂😂😂😂 pretty sure is the steering get a bit heavy
@@ACURACALABAR11Yeah it does give you a heavy steering and when I drove it through winding road, it does feel like the suspension has stiffen and it doesnt wiggle as much from my experience. I tried both power and Tarmac mode, there is really a difference in terms of handling feel, but power delivery are the same.
@@f50koenigg i just find it hard for them to put electronic dampers on it. Not saying you are wrong
@@ACURACALABAR11 The problem with reviewers of this vehicle is that they dont really go in deep using Tarmac mode and then make a final review of the supposed overall performance of the car using only Normal, eco mode for the most part. But at least here, they did go a little in detail using power mode.
Finally!!!! I've been waiting for you guys to review this! I think it's a great looking vehicle.
The beginning launch actually had me for a sec 😂😂
This car has been on my sight for ages and I really love it. Would have bought it if I wasn't moving back to Europe in 2 years. Mitsubishi is no longer present in many European countries unfortunately so for maintenance and support it would be complicated. Good job guys. Don't fire Yuri. 😅
Isnt the outlander one of the best selling phevs in europe?
I’ve been waiting for this…and yes, should have booked it earlier. Good news is, now you can do the ‘24 and have a companion video. Great video…miss the box test
R.I.P. Box Test
Never thought a Mitsubishi would tempt me
After seeing all these comments it seems like this Mitsubishi outlander is going to replace the rav4 in the US as a top seller
I have a 2016 outlander, really good car
This is exactly why I love Jake. He understood the assignment. 0:28. The enthusiasm with a hint of facetious. What a incredible talented man.
I'm glad that I will buy a fully loaded 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV because it's great and it's the world's best selling PHEV.
did you buy one year you've been commenting on videos for a year
Nissan did not help Mitsubishi to make PHEV. It’s the other way around.
Actually, they're right. Nissan helped them create the engine such that it acts as a generator to charge the vehicle.
@topnineshow I think this one is 100% Mitsubishi. The only thing Nissan did here was the platform, this doesn't use the 2.5 from the Rogue and the non-hybrid Outlander.
Nissan actually owns 30 percent of the car brand. So they're relaunching as more of a sports brand
If the PHEV third row is a dealbreaker consider the non-PHEV model. It has a lot more room, comfier headrests, and can recline further than the default (which adds headroom) by pulling the recline tab after you're seated. I'm 6'2" and can sit in mine slouching and without my head touching.
I have this exact car. Absolutely love it!
Idk about 300k views but I am very glad I watched this because like yall said it’s surprisingly good!
I like a comeback story!
I would have liked to see the box test. It's a test I appreciate when you talk about a family-oriented car.
Those Outlanders have been pretty successful
I’ll prefer this to a RAV4 Prime.
Y'all need to do more of that cinematic style camera 🎉🎉🎉
Yuri, you’re hired.
Thanks can I bring jakub with me? I don’t know how to talk about cars with anyone else 😂
This car looks so awesome! Thanks guys, hugs from Brazil!
Honestly might be my next vehicle. Might get a 24 or a 25 once i pay off my 2021 mirage
Getting a test car off-cycle has the advantage of not getting into it right after the gorilla at Savage Geese.
They should have used the Tarmac mode when doing that winding road. It has the same as power mode but with heavier steering and giving you somehow feeling of a stiffer suspension.
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Wife and I own a 23 PHEV SEL Premium and it is SUPER nice. I have also had Rouge rental cars and they DO NOT compare to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. They really feel like 2 different vehicles. It even seems like Mitsubishi is using some type of acoustic windows??? Extremely quiet. My wife’s only complaint is the way the brakes feel. While we are very happy with the PHEV that being said we probably would not have bought a non PHEV Outlander. As for the GKN transmission and Mitsubishi 2.4 engine those components are bullet proof! My only fear is 5 year resale value. I know it won’t be Toyota like but I hope it maintains some value.
I own since 2 years ago an Outlander SE 2.5L We like it so far, Is our family car and my wife daily car. I got it since is naturally aspirated AWD.
Just love when you review attainable cars. Thank you
I think they are pretty nice looking and the interior is really nice for the price
I would buy one of these compared to a Rav4 Prime and 8 year wait
I’d Buick anything over an 8 year wait
Waiting 8 years for a model that would be replaced within 5 years is ridiculous. Maybe if it were a Land Cruiser 70 (still being sold new where I live), maybe that would make a little more sense since after 8 years, it would still be the same model as before.
don't forget the 10k-20k markup at the stealership.
I want Mitsubishi to succeed! not sure if Nissan is holding them back or helping them but I wish this Outlander had more Mitsubishi-esk design rather than borrowing from the Rogue, which is an OK car but considering their reputation I would love to see an Outlander design from the ground up by Mitsubishi rather than copy and modify a model from another company. To me is just sad some car companies have to do this to stay competitive it lacks innovation IMO.
@@David-bv6xz religion is mental poison.
but the design is so cool
That front really reminds me of Land Rover, but worse 😂
Mid cycle refresh that adds ventilated seats into that blank button spot would make these killer, tho $60k CAD after tax is wild
Getting one 🗣
New camera setup? or messing around with the settings? kinda liking on the wide shot inside.
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could you please add a little segment going to a dark place and checking how the lights (parking lights, low and hi beams; fogs etc) looks when turned on ?
new cars with these crazy headlights are really appealing when the lights are on .
It do look awesome 👍🏾
Im glad u guys did this, they need the publicity i just want them to make that ralliart concept i think it will be what they need. Call it the outlander evo
This car looks great, seems like a vehicle that you can take out in tough storms and on mountain trips.
Would be cool also if they check out the new Atlas
Not a CVT tho. It's one gear gearbox that works only at 70km/h, before that its just a gasoline engine at optimal revs powering the generator who then powers the electric engines.
There is NO CVT in the Mitsubishi PHEV.
i had the rav4 on my watchlist but the outlander will be replacing it. the outlander seems like more of a better buy at the price point. i'd prefer to go for the model with the least amount of electronic driver aids. i cant stand lane keep assist, stop/start, collision warning etc. etc.
I own one since December and I love the car, but I learned a few things that is not is great:
Once the gas engine kicks in, even if you battery is full, it will take a VERY long time to turn off, for no reason
The B mode will turn on the gas engine if your battery is more than half full. Then you fall into the same issue above (using gas when you have plenty of battery)
EV priority mode is disabled if you have less than 25% of gas, even if your battery is full.
EV real range is around 45 to 55km, on a good day
I think you need some adjustments to how you use the EV mode. To turn off the gas engines during B mode, ensure you switch back to B2 or lower (B1 or B0), then switch to EV mode - the ICE will turn off within 1 - 2 mins.
Also it’s not true that EV mode is disabled under 25% gas in the tank. As a matter of fact, a lot of us only fill up to 1/3 tank to avoid forced use of ‘stale’ fuel after 3 months of not filling up.
EV range is reliably in the low 70 kms for us here in New Zealand if not more, based on weather and A/C or heater use in mixed city and highway drives.
I wish PHEVs would offer a solar roof option.
Is it going to get you accross country?
No
Is it going to extend your range?
Yes
The average SUV has enough roof space that a bright summer day will see around 8kWh over a 9-10 hour work day which is just shy of some L1 chargers.
I worked at a large dealership in thr gold coast, australia, that sells Mitsubishis, and these came out not long after i started working there and i was genuienly really suprised by it. Coming straight from the previous gen to this was night v day. I hate the previous gen, boring, Souless, really dislike them, this deletes the negatives and builds on the positives. No suprise these spawned out of nowhere so quickly in australia.
I've seen these in person and they are really nice looking SUVs!
I've been waiting for This!!! Thanks Yuri!!!
I like its looks a lot
I love my Rally Art Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander. It actually gives me 45 miles on EV only, and now I have to worry about using the gas so that I can change it out every 3 months. The mudflaps and artwork give it an 80s/early 90s kind of look with a modern build. I was originally looking for a Toyota Rav4 Prime, but for the price and features, I'm super happy with my Outlander purchase. I highly recommend that you consider a test drive if you're looking for a similar SUV. I couldn't be happier, and can't wait to take it out camping with my family.
Hey, I'm glad you reviewed a car I actually Could, and possibly would, buy.
I’m very glad to have seen this video…will be looking at this after getting frustrated by lack of inventory from others.
Love all that tech
Definitely take it over the Rav4 without waiting a year. Outlanders are awesome. Regular or Sport. Actually Outlander Sport is the true Outlander. They should let Outlander Sports have the Outlander name. And they should rename Outlanders to Overlanders and make them 6 inches longer, so that the third row is legit.
What CTV, there is no CTV, next time prepare better for the content recording…
Picked up a 2023 this year, it's a solid vehicle. I would like some more stiffness in the steering, but that's nitpicking. It's handsome and comes with a lot of perks for the money.
Actually I considered buying one before finally waking up from my dream inside my '24 prius
I always thought new Mitsubishi’s were just piles of junk, mainly because of the quality and their warranty covers just about nothing, but this one looks pretty nice
I owned a 2004 outlander for 10 years never had to fix anything. That little car pilled thru -40 winters and never skipped a beat.
@@colingoldthorpe5918 Those were better years for Mitsubishi. These are Renault / Nissan products and quite complicated too.
@matthijs.tieleman Mechanically, this one is not much different from the precious model which I find to be reliable
So you you thought that Mitsubishi's were "just piles of junk .... because of the quality and their warranty", but this one looking "pretty nice" somehow makes its warranty and quality better?
I bought one at the start of the summer (2023). I got 9000 miles on the clock and love it. comfortable for road trips but the gas mileage kinda sucks when you are out of electricity. That third row is the idea of a third row, like they said not very practical. If it was removeable it would give you room and take weight out. I go a thousand miles on a quarter tank of gas in Pinellas county, mind blowing
I have a 22 SEL non phev version, and the interior was the #1 selling point. Nothing else can touch it at the price point.
anyone else noticed the quality of the video is wayyy better on this video?
Yeah they def fixed their interior cam.
Love it, looks like an Autobot.
reliable car
I bought an Outlander Sport earlier this week. While I was at the dealership they were showing me the Outlander PHEV. They said I could drive it out that day with 0% financing for 5 years. So, yeah, if the Rav4 or whatever has a waiting list just get this. That terrain selector is also very nice. The third row does nothing for me. Personally I think it is a gimmick. But yeah, you can drive the Outlander PHEV off the lot same day, maybe same hour, if you have a few grand in your pocket or on a credit card and willing to sign the financing papers.
I would absolutely take it over a Rav 4 Prime. Actually just bought a Pacifica PHEV because the Sienna has a 2 year wait list and Chrysler had it in inventory. Toyota can't seem to make any hybrid let alone PHEV. I'm having twins in 2 months I can't wait 2 years. 👎
Interesting, my mom just bought a 2023 normal gas Outlander, switching from her 2021 Outlander Sport which also had the CVT transmission. Her old car had a similar CVT to this where it just screams at you till you get to the desired speed. But the Outlander she has now which is just the gas-only version of this, also has a CVT, but they make it mimic a traditional transmission giving you the experience of shifting gears as you speed up. I wonder what did they do different from the regular version to the PHEV.
Honestly, i thought Mitsubishi was going to be the next brand to exit from north america after Suzuki. This Outlander is a looker for sure. I haven't experienced the interior first hand but everything looks really nice. The only thing I wonder is how well will the materials hold up? Also, Mitsu is top ten in JD power dependibility(6th), ranking higher than their partner, Nissan.
Scion actually went out of business after Suzuki about 6 years ago.
@@jonlosito2004 True, however Scion was always part of Toyota. It really just got re-absorbed.
Suzuki failed because people didn't want small SUVs and sedans, they got pushed out of the market
@@danielzhang1916 yea... Most Americans want big SUVs and trucks for utility and practically, and also for family road trips as well. And I think Suzuki went out of the US a few years before the trend of small crossovers and SUVs has risen up.
In person it looks really nice
Due to the scarcity of the dealers in my area test driving and purchasing an Outlander phev was a challenge. Ended up in a Hyundai santa fe hybrid that I’m very satisfied with so far, but think I might have gone for one of these if a dealer had been more convenient to access. I do lots of short trips so could have feasibly filled up once every couple months. I do like taking long trips often through the year so that’s why I wanted a hybrid vs a full electric suv.
But like.... a Mirage vs Rio Vs Mini 2door review would be kinda cool. See how wild around an autocross course they could get 🤣
Need an Electric Lancer already! ⚡