The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been updated for the 2025 model year in Europe, where it will launch next March, and while it looks almost identical to the outgoing model, it rocks a next-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain with more electric range. As with the current Outlander PHEV, the new one features a 2.4-liter petrol engine producing 134 hp and 203 Nm that’s joined by an electric motor up front with 114 hp and 255 Nm and an electric motor at the rear producing 134 hp and 195 Nm. All up, the SUV delivers a combined 302 hp and can hit 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.
A key update made for 2025 is the
inclusion of a new 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that’s slightly larger
than the 20 kWh pack of the old model. Mitsubishi says the new Outlander PHEV
can travel up to 86 km on electric power alone. The fuel tank has
also grown to 53 liters, meaning the SUV can travel up to 844 km on a single tank and with a fully charged battery.
Several different drive modes for the
plug-in hybrid system are available. For example, there’s an EV-only mode, a
series hybrid mode where the engine generates electricity when needed, and a
parallel hybrid mode where the electric motor and engine work in tandem.
Drivers can also make use of a Save mode that maintains battery charge level
and a Charge mode that recharges the battery while on the move. Like the
current model, the updated Outlander PHEV continues to come standard with both
Type 2 and CHAdeMO plugs.
Elsewhere, Mitsubishi says it has improved
the S-AWC system to maximize traction in all conditions. Minor tweaks have been
made to chassis components in order to increase handling predictability and the
tires, shocks, and spring rate were revised for better ride comfort.
Improvements have also been made to the steering to make it lighter when
parking and at the same time providing more feedback at medium and high speeds.
From a visual standpoint, the 2025 model includes a new front grille with
active shutters, distinctive six-spoke 20-inch wheels, and tweaked taillights.
Alterations continue in the cabin. The
most significant upgrade is a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen that replaces
the old 9.0-inch system and runs new and improved software. There are also new
eight and 12-speaker Yamaha audio systems as well as a 15-watt Qi wireless
smartphone charger. Mitsubishi has yet to announce market-specific pricing
details for the 2025 Outlander PHEV.