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Mitsubishi revolutionized the compact SUV segment in 2018 with the introduction of the first plug-in hybrid utility vehicle . Since then, many competitors have followed suit, and the technology is largely seen as a gateway to full electric mobility. It’s no surprise that the Outlander PHEV sold nearly 15,000 units …

For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid is a good way to make the transition to electric vehicles. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of silent, zero-emission driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips or in cold weather. Of …

Los Angeles, CA —The three-diamond car manufacturer caused quite a stir in 2021 when it revealed the fourth generation of its popular compact SUV, the Outlander. The design, inspired by the Engelberg Tourer concept presented in 2019, was unconventional, with a front end featuring close-to-the-ground headlamps and predominant chrome accents …

Buying a brand-new vehicle or a completely redesigned model in the first year of a new generation is always risky as quality problems are more likely to occur. Oh sure, the manufacturer's warranty is there to protect you, but the experience can still be frustrating. It's best to wait a …

Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is all-new for 2023 and proves to be a smart choice for crossover shoppers looking to save money at the pump—provided they make the most of that increased EV range. The Car Guide ’s Antoine Joubert and Germain Goyer have both shared their first impressions already.

2018 feels like yesterday, literally. Yet, in just a few years, the automotive market has radically evolved, so much that the compact plug-in hybrid SUV segment has reached maturity. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hit the North American market at the beginning of that very year. And even if the automaker …