Upcoming Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV To Have Seven Driving Modes, “Evolved” Super-All Wheel Control

The teaser campaign for the redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues as the company has released new details about the upcoming model.

While the automaker didn’t go into many specifics, they confirmed the plug-in hybrid crossover will feature an evolved version of their Super-All Wheel Control system. It promises to “provide safe, secure and comfortable driving in various weather and road conditions.”

Furthermore, the model will be equipped with a twin-motor four-wheel drive system that features front and rear electric motors. Mitsubishi said this setup will enable them to take advantage of their characteristic responsiveness, while also allowing for optimal power distribution between the front and rear wheels according to road and driving conditions.

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Mitsubishi went on to say the combination of systems will allow for improved maneuverability, better cornering and enhanced braking. Speaking of the latter, the company noted the evolved S-AWC system adds a unique braking control system for the rear wheels and this “reduces the load on the front wheels” while also making it “possible to extract the maximum performance from all four tires in a more balanced manner.” It also promises to deliver handling that is truer to the driver’s intent.

Last but not least, Mitsubishi confirmed the Outlander PHEV will have seven different driving modes including a handful of traditional ones such as Normal, Gravel and Snow. They’ll be joined by a Power mode focused on acceleration and an Eco mode, which is aimed at environmentally friendly driving. The company declined to say what the last two modes are, but we wouldn’t be surprised if one of them is an EV mode similar to the one found on the current model.

The company is keeping additional details under wraps, but reiterated the crossover will be launched in Japan before the end of March 2022. In the United States, it will arrive in the second half of next year.