2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Combines Electrification and All-Wheel Control

The all-new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of Mitsubishi's flagship Outlander crossover SUV has been fully redesigned to incorporate not only the brand's expertise in electrification and all-wheel control technologies but also a newly developed platform and an array of advanced technologies. First released in 2011 as Mitsubishi's first crossover SUV and then rolled out over three generations before the PHEV model was added to the previous generation in Japan in 2013, the Outlander has become a core model in the company's lineup and a strong contender in the PHEV sales market.

Significant upgrades the all-new Outlander PHEV focus on three major attributes including the delivery of more powerful road performance and greater driving range, safe and comfortable driving in various road conditions, and a powerful exterior design with a high-class interior. Based on the product concept of "I-Fu-Do-Do" or authentic and majestic in Japanese, the all-new Outlander PHEV also combines a full scope of benefits typically available in an SUV with the environmentally conscious aspects that are unique to an electric vehicle. Updated components, extended EV driving range, enhanced acceleration, and an approximate 40 percent increase in the output, also lend to the vehicle's enhanced appeal as an EV.

For maximized driving performance, the Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) integrated vehicle dynamics control system helps provide a more safe and secure experience in various weather and road conditions by utilizing a twin-motor 4WD system and new brake Active Yaw Control (AYC) function thereby allowing the system to optimally distribute the driving force and torque vectoring according to road and driving conditions. The all-new Outlander PHEV is also equipped with evolved MI-PILOT7 single-lane driver assistance technology which integrates Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) to help the driver maintain distance between vehicles while keeping in the center of the lane.

With a front-end intended to elicit a sense of presence plus large-diameter 20-inch wheels within muscular fender flares and horizontally extended taillights, the Outlander's exterior design accentuates wideness and stability. Inside, finely textured soft padding can be found throughout the interior cabin with stitching that immediately gives a pleasing high-quality impression. While the horizontally sculpted instrument panel and broad center console express a robust high-class presence and feeling of spaciousness, details such as monitors and gauges also comply with the Mitsubishi Touch approach which ensures that elements are easy to see and provide a confident grip and operation for a quality feel to the touch.

With low CO2 emissions and environmental impact in terms of life-cycle assessment, the all-new Outlander PHEV model can be considered the best solution for carbon neutrality today. With our electrification technology that delivers an exhilarating, eco-friendly ride, plus all-wheel control technology for safety and peace of mind in any kind of weather and road conditions, we are confident this new Outlander can make driving even more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Takao Kato, President and Chief Executive Officer, MMC

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Source: MMC | The new model can keep driving in EV mode and avoid starting the engine as much as possible even when pressing hard on the accelerator, delivering the smooth, powerful and satisfying motor-based driving of high-output twin-motor 4WD. Switching to a large capacity drive battery with total capacity of 20 kilowatts (kWh) and raising the equivalent all-electric range to 87 kilometers (km, in WLTC mode)4,5 has assured sufficient driving range even when using functions such as the air conditioner, while at the same time helping to reduce the frequency of charging. An increase in the capacity of the gas tank has also expanded the total possible range when combining EV driving with hybrid driving. The power drive unit for the front motor is newly equipped with a booster function which bolsters driving force by raising the supply of voltage to the front motor while simultaneously improving electricity consumption by raising the efficiency of the generator. Unifying the rear motor with the control unit also secured enough floor space to install a third row of seats, enabling a seven-passenger seating layout. Installing the control unit on the outside of the passenger compartment has also helped to shut out high-frequency noise for superior quietness. Newly added innovative pedal operation mode makes it possible to both accelerate and decelerate just by controlling the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal alone can exert proper braking force with no need to switch to the brake pedal when decelerating,6 so drivers can concentrate on steering and have more peace of mind in slippery surfaces such as snowy roads and reduce the fatigue caused by switching pedals.

For more information or to test drive this vehicle for yourself, stop by a local dealer or visit online at:
Mitsubishi | Outlander

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