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Mitsubishi may not be as well known as it once was, but the Japanese automaker still makes affordable and value-packed vehicles that are often, surprisingly, solid choices in their respective segments. The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the automaker's largest SUV, and also happens to be one of the few compact SUVs that have a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Value comes before all else with the Outlander PHEV, as competitors are better options overall.
What's New for 2019
Just like the other Outlander trims, which are covered separately, the PHEV trim sees a handful of changes that are capped off by new exterior styling. The changes, though, are minor, as the SUV gets a new design for the headlights, front end, lower rear skid plate, and 18-inch wheels. Air vents and a USB port have been added for passengers in the back.
Choosing Your Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
One of the major reasons for choosing the Outlander PHEV over other compact SUVs is because of the vehicle's electrified powertrain. Power for the model predominantly comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 117 horsepower and 137 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a 60-kW electric motor that's good for an extra 80 hp. A 12-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is also included. A single-speed transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.
When fully charged, the Outlander PHEV can travel a total of 22 miles on electricity, according to the EPA. It also achieves an EPA-estimated 25 miles per gallon combined on gasoline, or 74 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe) .
While not as good as the competition on regular gas, plug the Outlander PHEV into a 240-volt charger, and you'll only have to wait 3.5 hours for a full charge. On a charger putting out 120-volts, wait times range from eight to 13 hours, depending on amps.
Without the extra pair of seats in the back that the regular Outlander offers, the Outlander PHEV has a spacious cargo area, which solves a dilemma that a lot of other electrified vehicles have. With the second row in place, the Outlander PHEV has 30.4 cubic feet of cargo space. In total, the SUV can hold up to 66.6 cubic feet of cargo.
There are two Outlander PHEV trims to choose from:
SEL
Pricing for the SEL trim starts at $37,175 (all prices include the required $1,095 destination charge, $150 cargo mat, and $135 floor mats). Standard features include 18-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, automatic headlights, LED taillights, heated and power-folding side mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a roof spoiler, and silver roof rails.
On the inside, the SEL comes with heated front seats, leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a 7-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, two USB ports, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power remote liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a universal garage door opener.
Mitsubishi doesn't offer any major packages for the SEL trim, but does include a variety of smaller options. Notable options include front and rear parking sensors ($585) or rear parking sensors on their own ($465).
GT
Pricing for the GT starts at $42,875. Standard equipment over the lower trim includes LED headlights, LED fog lights, a sunroof, a heated steering wheel, a nine-speaker Rockford-Fosgate audio system, a surround-view camera system, two power outlets, and a compass. There are still no major packages for the GT, but the standalone options remain.
Call us old fashioned, but spending $40,000 on a Mitsubishi that isn't a rally monster seems wrong. So, if you're really interested in the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, we recommend sticking with the SEL trim, as it's well equipped.
