- Mitsubishi has updated the Outlander PHEV with a new powertrain and bigger battery.
- The SUV can now travel up to 844 km on a single tank and a fully-charged battery.
- Minor tweaks have been made to the SUV’s exterior and interior.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been updated for the 2025 model year in Europe, where it will launch next March, and while it looks almost identical to the outgoing model, it rocks a next-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain with more electric range.
As with the current Outlander PHEV, the new one features a 2.4-liter petrol engine producing 134 hp (100 kW) and 150 lb-ft (203 Nm) that’s joined by an electric motor up front with 114 hp (85 kW) and 188 lb-ft (255 Nm), and an electric motor at the rear producing 134 hp (100 kW) and 144 lb-ft (195 Nm). All up, the SUV delivers a combined 302 hp (225 kW) and can hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds.
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A key update made for 2025 is the inclusion of a new 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that’s slightly larger than the 20 kWh pack of the old model. Mitsubishi says the new Outlander PHEV can travel up to 53 miles (86 km) on electric power alone. The fuel tank has also grown to 14 gallons (53 liters), meaning the SUV can travel up to 524 miles (844 km) on a single tank and with a fully charged battery.
Several different drive modes for the plug-in hybrid system are available. For example, there’s an EV-only mode, a series hybrid mode where the engine generates electricity when needed, and a parallel hybrid mode where the electric motor and engine work in tandem. Drivers can also make use of a Save mode that maintains battery charge level and a Charge mode that recharges the battery while on the move. Like the current model, the updated Outlander PHEV continues to come standard with both Type 2 and CHAdeMO plugs.
Elsewhere, Mitsubishi says it has improved the S-AWC system to maximize traction in all conditions. Minor tweaks have been made to chassis components in order to increase handling predictability and the tires, shocks, and spring rate were revised for better ride comfort. Improvements have also been made to the steering to make it lighter when parking and at the same time providing more feedback at medium and high speeds.
From a visual standpoint, the 2025 model includes a new front grille with active shutters, distinctive six-spoke 20-inch wheels, and tweaked taillights.
Alterations continue in the cabin. The most significant upgrade is a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen that replaces the old 9.0-inch system and runs new and improved software. There are also new eight and 12-speaker Yamaha audio systems as well as a 15-watt Qi wireless smartphone charger.
Mitsubishi has yet to announce market-specific pricing details for the 2025 Outlander PHEV.
