Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2014 – 2021) | Expert Rating [hide]
Summary
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a medium-sized SUV/crossover that is powered by a combination of a 2.4-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. It was on sale in the UK from 2014 until 2021, and for most of that time was the county’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle.
The plug-in hybrid version of the Outlander was by far the biggest-selling version of the model in the UK. There was also a regular petrol model available, but those sold in tiny numbers and are not covered here.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV received mostly average to good reviews from the UK media during its production life. As of September 2021, when Mitsubishi withdrew from the UK market altogether, it had an Expert Rating of 60%.
The Outlander PHEV received praise for its low running and ownership costs, but was criticised for falling behind the best vehicles in its class for comfort and driving dynamics.
Key specifications
Body style: Mid-sized SUV/crossoverEngines: plug-in hybrid (petrol/electric)
Price: From £36,755 on-road
Launched: Spring 2014Last updated: Summer 2018
Removed from sale: Autumn 2021
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
“Whether you feel the need to go electric to help the planet or you’re simply looking to cut costs, it is hard to ignore the Outlander PHEV.”
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Auto Express
Score: 6 / 10“The petrol-electric drive system really is the Outlander PHEV’s major selling point, because in all other respects it’s not the most modern SUV and it can’t match rivals for quality or driving dynamics.”
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Autocar
Score: 8 / 10“The ownership factors are particularly impressive: it carries a five-year warranty, Mitsubishis have a good reputation for reliability and the tax advantages, especially for company car drivers, are hard to overlook. Given that it’s also a decent drive, it looks a wise buy.”
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Car
Score: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but then again it didn’t need to. Ironically while it originally landed at a good time, it’s more relevant now than ever before as the push for plug-ins intensifies.”
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Carbuyer
Score: 7.6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a popular plug-in hybrid SUV with a 30-mile electric driving range. It can be very cheap to run, but is also starting to feel a bit dated.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“You’ll buy the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for its good fuel economy and cheap road tax, but it looks very dull inside and you need to have somewhere to charge it regularly.”
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Honest John
Score: 8 / 10“Mitsubishi has found a very useful niche with the Outlander PHEV by offering this much space in such tax-friendly fashion, which could well be enough for plenty of company car buyers. However, those advantages are declining and the Outlander lacks charm and flair.”
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The Sunday Times
Score: 7 / 10“Improvements lift compelling package, but it’s still far from desirable.”
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The Telegraph
Score: 6 / 10“A vast improvement in driveability doesn’t turn this useful and nicely built family hybrid SUV into a Ferrari overnight, but it’s much better than before even if rivals outdrive the Outlander.”
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Top Gear
Score: 6 / 10“It’s brilliant. But only up to a point. Pity. It could be so much better…”
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What Car?
Score: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV makes a tempting company car, but its ride and refinement let it down.”
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Which?
Model reviewed: Range overview“If recharged regularly, the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander is very cheap to run, and for short trips it effectively functions as an electric car. Run it on the petrol motor, however, and the potential for decent fuel economy quickly diminishes.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2013
88%
ADULT OCCUPANT
84%
CHILD OCCUPANT
64%
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
81%
SAFETY ASSIST
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Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
Model tested: 2.4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 4X4 CVT
Date tested: February 2021
3.9 / 10
CLEAN AIR INDEX
3 / 10
ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDEX
4 / 10
GREENHOUSE GAS INDEX
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The Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid received a two-star rating from Green NCAP in February 2021. Green NCAP said: “A 2.4-litre petrol engine is coupled with two 60 kW electric motors, one for each axle. The driver is offered a wide variety of driving modes including pure electric and battery-charge sustaining.
“Green NCAP’s tests were conducted in these two modes and the results combined in a way that represents how the car might typically be used, based on the available electric range. Because of the relatively low range, the rating is biased more towards the petrol mode than the electric one. In all three areas of assessment, the Outlander scores only modestly.
“Overall, with a rating of only 2 stars, the Outlander disappoints, with performance that is no better than many non-electrified competitors.”
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV received
2019
- Company Car and Van Awards – Best Plug-in Vehicle
2015
- Next Green Car Awards – SUV of the Year
- Fleet World Honours – Best Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle
- The Scotsman Awards – Plug-in Vehicle of the Year
2014
- Next Green Car Awards – SUV of the Year
- Fleet World Honours – Best Environmental Vehicle
- Green Apple Awards – Best Electric Hybrid Vehicle
- DieselCar Awards – Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle
- Caravan Club Awards – Judges’ Award for Innovation
- BusinessCar Techie Awards – Green Award
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