
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV for many reasons. In addition to the combination of space, utility and efficiency, the success also comes from its eco-friendly power and drivetrain, and superior performance capabilities on paved and unpaved roads.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV equipped with luxurious features that makes it effortlessly versatile and comfortable on daily commutes, yet large enough to take a family on holiday trips to any destinations with lots of performance and zero range anxiety. Some drivers may look for the zero-emission driving and an eco-friendly lifestyle, while others look for the freedom they get by having a superior 4WD system. Regardless of the lifestyle any drivers choose, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not just a great purchase, but an equally great lifestyle choice. Some reasons include:
1.The latest Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Thai made Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been officially launched in Thailand on December 1, 2020 at the 37th Thailand International Motor Expo 2020. This model is the latest model of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV which Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will continue to offer globally. It is also the flagship model which embodies Mitsubishi Motors’ expertise in electrification, SUV and all-wheel control technologies. The vehicle delivers a quiet, smooth yet powerful acceleration unique to electric vehicles (EVs) with eco-friendly technologies.
2.Global Achievements and Successes
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was not only the world’s first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle SUV, but the world’s best-selling PHEV. It has been proved again as the Europe’s best-selling PHEV SUV. A total of 26,673 units were sold across Europe in 2020. It has also been sold in more than 60 countries and its global cumulative sales volume has reached 270,000 units as of December 2020.
In Thailand, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was named Car of the Year for 2021 in the category of ‘The Best Hybrid SUV under 2,500 cc’. In fact, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand got an unprecedented total of seven Car of The Year 2021 awards covering every model in its line-up, reflecting the company’s commitment to deliver the best vehicles in all aspects of performance, safety and quality to Thais.
3.More than a Vehicle, It is a New Lifestyle
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV provides two on-board power outlets with a maximum 1,500 watts can supply power from the traction battery to electronic appliances for outdoor leisure and as a reliable source of electricity in an emergency or blackout. Since Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can generate its own power, it can supply power to home using the vehicle-to-home (V2H) equipment up to 10 days(1) to a general household when fully charged and fuelled.
The V2H concept is based on a set of technologies called Mitsubishi Motors ‘DENDO DRIVE HOUSE’, in Japanese, ‘Den’ means ‘electric or electricity’ and ‘Do’ means ‘drive’. DENDO DRIVE HOUSE is a package of systems conceptualised for households, consisting of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Bi-directional Charging Devices, Solar Panels, and Household-use Rechargeable Batteries. DENDO DRIVE HOUSE makes it possible to use power generated by the solar panels to charge cars and conversely to supply power back into households from cars, offering a variety of benefits to customers such as cutting down on their electricity bills while offering convenience as an emergency power supply in case of emergencies, blackout and more.
With Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, going outdoors has never been easier, thanks to its versatility and go-anywhere capability. The journey can also be unrivalled performance and economy, while cocooned in class-leading luxury.
Charging of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is convenient and easy as the SUV can be simply charged in different ways. Customers can either plug it into an industrial plug at home, or a home charging unit, or one of the many public charging stations. The normal charging takes about 4 hours to 100-percent full charge while quick charging with CHAdeMO takes about 25 minutes, giving an 80-percent charge.
On the move, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV also comes with regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity to keep the battery charged, and also Charge Mode that charges the battery while driving to nearly full capacity, and can enjoy using electricity at the destination.
4.Advanced Technologies with Worry-free Driving Range
Unlike other PHEVs in the market today, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can be used as an EV in daily life and as a hybrid vehicle for long trips, allowing drivers to enjoy motor driving without worrying about recharging. The twin-motor 4WD combined with S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) system enables handling with peace of mind in various weather and road conditions.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV provides you best in performance and outperforms in many areas, including an overall fuel consumption of 52.6 Km/L(2) under the NEDC(3), low carbon dioxide emission of 43 g/Km(2). Customers can enjoy more with smooth and quiet ride without compromising comfort and performance with “bi-energy” both electric charging and normal fuel up to E20.
Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s comprehensive safety systems with best-in-class, including Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Change Assist (LCA) and Automatic High Beam (AHB). Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not only just keep the cruising speed, automatically detecting the front car and control the speed then keep the safety distance until vehicle need to stop.
5.Worry-free Driving Experiences
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV comes with two variants and three body colours, including White Diamond(4), Sterling Silver, and Jet Black Mica. The GT is priced at THB 1,640,000 and GT-Premium is priced at THB 1,749,000. Both variants are supported by worry-free package offering, including free battery and EV component warranty for 10 years or 160,000 km(5), free Mitsubishi Service Package for 5 years, free 24-hour emergency service for 5 years, free first-class insurance for 1 year and free warranty and labour charge for 5 years and money support for home charger facility installation by THB 20,000(6).
(1)Amounts and durations of power supply were calculated by MMC—assuming average household power usage is approximately 10kWh/day, excluding the conversion efficiency of a V2H equipment. The power supply function may vary by market.
(2)Reference standard from Eco Sticker
(3)New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) is a driving cycle, last updated in 1997, designed to assess the emission levels of car engines and fuel economy in passenger cars
(4)Additional THB 15,000 is for White Diamond body colour
(5)The warranty of lithium-ion battery is 10 years or 160,000 km. (whichever comes first)*
*Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. warrants lithium-ion battery for 10 years from the delivery date or 160,000 km (whichever comes first). The warranty covers labour and spare parts cost associated with lithium-ion battery. Customer can take Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for using service at Mitsubishi Authorised Dealer Service Center where has a standard to provide aftersales service for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. However, the warranty only covers inherent manufacturing defects under the normal usage condition. Please refer to warranty terms and conditions in Outlander Customer Quick Guide or User Manual.
(6)Terms and conditions as designated by the company