- The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has an advanced charging system, separating it from typical PHEV models.
- The IIHS awarded the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 model with a Top Safety Pick rating.
- The 2023 Outlander SUV is available in two powertrains and several trim levels.
- The Mitsubishi PHEV SUV received a redesign for the 2023 model year.
Congratulations to Mitsubishi as its flagship 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS researches, evaluates, and rates vehicles based on their ability to avoid crashes and protect passengers in a crash.
How to Earn a Top Safety Pick from IIHS
Vehicles that earn the Top Safety Pick rating must earn an Acceptable rating in the IIHS side crashworthiness evaluations. They must also have Good ratings in several categories, including:
- Driver-side Small Overlap Frontal Tests
- Passenger-side Small Overlap Frontal Tests
- Original Moderate Overlap Frontal Tests
The IIHS also evaluates vehicle headlights and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention technology. The 2023 Outlander passed both tests. Mitsubishi designed the 2023 Outlander PHEV to protect families with several crash avoidance and safety features. The midsize SUV also has a sophisticated Super All-Wheel Control system for safety in a variety of weather conditions.
Powering the Outlander
The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is available with two powertrains. The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. The internal-combustion engine is paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission and achieves an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 24/31 MPG when outfitted with front-wheel drive. The highway fuel rating drops one mile when the Outlander has all-wheel drive.
The other powertrain is the peppy plug-in hybrid version with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that is enhanced by two electric motors – one atop each axle. The electric motors rely on a 20-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The hybrid powertrain achieves 248 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, thanks to the X-Tronic continuously variable automatic transmission that resembles an eight-speed automatic.
When in gas mode, the Mitsubishi delivers an EPA-estimated combined 26 MPG, but in hybrid mode the MPG increases to an EPA-estimated combined 64 MPG-e. The Outlander PHEV has one of the longest ranges of any PHEV SUV at 38 miles. It is also one of the few PHEVs that can charge in about 25 minutes with a DC Fast Charger.
In total, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV has a combined electric and gasoline range of 420 miles. This range varies based on driving and weather conditions.
Safety and Driver-Assistive Features
Mitsubishi outfits the Outlander PHEV with the MI-PILOT Assist suite of safety features. They include Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and Traffic Sign Recognition.
Additional standard safety features in the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander configurations and trim levels include Forward Collision Mitigation, Predictive Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane-Change Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Driver-Attention Alert, Forward and Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic High Beam, Rear Parking Sensors, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, and a Rearview Camera.
Optional driver-assistive tech includes a Surround-View Parking Camera System, Front Parking Sensors, LED fog lights, and a Head-up Display.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Gallery
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