The latest-generation 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV has launched in Australia and will start to reach dealerships from August 15.
Found at the heart of the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV is a 2.4-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine that works alongside two electric motors and a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The engine alone is good for 98 kW (131 hp) while the front electric motor produces 85 kW (114 hp) and the rear motor adds 100 kW (134 hp). This results in a combined 185 kW (248 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft), which is sent to the pavement through Mitsubishi’s Super-All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system.
Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed that it will offer four trim levels of the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV.
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Found at the base of the range is the ES version. It is available from AU$54,490 ($38,665) and comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, cloth seat trim, a urethane steering wheel, and 40:20:40 split-fold second-row seats with recline adjustment. Mitsubishi has also equipped the Outlander with heaps of safety features, such as Forward Collision Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Emergency Lane Keeping, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, and front and rear parking sensors.
Those willing to spend AU$60,990 ($43,277) can pick up the keys to the Aspire. It adds things like 20-inch wheels, front and rear silver skid plate garnish, privacy glass, LED fog lights, and silver roof rails. The interior has also been upgraded with a leather steering wheel and more luxurious seats. It also adds Rear Automatic Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Multi Around Monitor, automatic headlights, Adaptive Driving Beam, rain sensing wipers, power tailgate, wireless smartphone charger, and an electrochromatic rear-view mirror.
Next up is the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV Exceed starting at AU$65,990 ($46,825). Among its upgraded features are a panoramic sunroof, gloss black B- and C-pillars, 5+2 seating configuration, quilted leather-appointed seat trim, power passenger seat, memory seats, aluminum gearshift trim, tri-zone air conditioning, and a nine-speaker Bose premium sound system.
Topping out the range is the Exceed Tourer available from AU$68,490 ($48,599). It adds a two-tone exterior body color, two-tone high grade leather interior, and driver and passenger seat massage functions.
