Mitsubishi Unveils 2023 Outlander PHEV And It's Just As Expected
No powertrain details were disclosed but they will be at the October 28 world premiere.
Mitsubishi has released the first photos of the long-awaited all-new Outlander PHEV, but there’s not that much to talk about if you’ve already seen the regular 2022 Outlander on which it’s based.
As expected, the plug-in hybrid variant shares the same striking styling as the gasoline-powered Outlander that launched earlier this year in North America. We struggle finding any visible changes other than the “Plug-in Hybrid EV” badges on the front doors and tailgate, and the extra fuel cap for the charging port—even the 20-inch alloy wheels are identical.
The same goes for the interior, which appears to be based on the mid-range SEL Touring trim level of the gas-powered 2022 Outlander. As you can see in the only interior photo released by Mitsubishi, the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster feature PHEV-dedicated screens.
Gallery: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
It’s certainly a big departure from the previous-generation Outlander PHEV, which soldiers on in the US for the 2022 model year. Another advantage over the outgoing model is the standard three-row seating layout—the 2022 Outlander PHEV can only be had with two rows.
The first market to get the all-new Outlander PHEV is Japan, in mid-December 2021, while US customers will be able to buy it in the second half of 2022. That likely means the Outlander PHEV will be marketed as a 2023 model year vehicle.
Unfortunately, Mitsubishi hasn’t revealed anything about the part that interests people the most, i.e. the S-AWC plug-in hybrid powertrain. Still, the automaker has already confirmed the new Outlander PHEV will have more power and greater electric range thanks to a larger battery pack.
More details will be offered at the 2023 Outlander PHEV’s world premiere scheduled for October 28 at 12:30 pm JST (October 27 at 11:30 pm EST). The event will be streamed live on Mitsubishi Motor Company’s global website.
Source: Mitsubishi
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