Mitsubishi has updated the Outlander PHEV for the 2021 model year in Australia. As with previous model years, the 2021 Outlander PHEV is powered by a 2.4-liter petrol engine and front and rear-mounted electric motors. The SUV’s ICE engine is good for 126 hp and 199 Nm of torque while the front and rear electric motors deliver 80 hp and 93 hp respectively. Power is sent to the tarmac through the Mitsubishi’s Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system.
A key update made to the local Outlander
PHEV range is that the GSR trim level comes standard with premium Bilstein
suspension that promises to improve steering balance, stability and ride
comfort. The GSR also includes increased front and rear spring rates alongside
ball-bearing front strut upper insulator assemblies.
Other components that distinguish the Outlander
PHEV GSR from other variants are black painted front and rear skid plates, door
mirrors and roof, as well as a black chrome-plated front grille, air intakes
and tailgate garnish. There are also 18-inch black two-tone alloy wheels and
some distinct interior features, including new black accents and an
eight-speaker premium audio system. The range also includes the entry-level
Outlander PHEV ES and the flagship Exceed.
According to Mitsubishi, it takes roughly
seven hours to recharge the SUV’s 13.8 kWh battery pack through a Type 1 plug,
three hours on a Type 2 plug, and as little as 25 minutes via a DC fast
charger. The SUV also has a Vehicle-to-Home function, which means it can deploy
electricity in a home or into the grid.
Drive away pricing for the 2021 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV ES starts at AU$ 51,990 (US$ 37,328) and increases to AU$ 56,490
(US$ 40,559) for the GSR and AU$ 60,990 (US$43,790) for the Exceed trim levels.
