Mitsubishi Makes Some Changes to the 2025 Outlander PHEV

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that meets many of today’s standards. After the release of the most recent generation, a lot of attention was given to the electrified SUV with a focus on its new and improved powertrain and all-electric range (AER). Returning for 2025, the Outlander PHEV comes with a few changes, but they are more than welcome.

Powertrain

No changes here. A lineup of four trims, they’re all powered by a 2.4-liter inline-four-cylinder engine optimized with Mitsubishi Motors MIVEC timing system and a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery powering a twin motor system. The combined output from both power sources is 244 horsepower. Alone, the gasoline engine is able to generate 144 lb-ft of torque. Known to generate torque at 0 RPM, the dual electric motors generate their own power with an additional 188 lb-ft of torque from the front motor and 143 lb-ft of torque from the rear. Able to deliver an all-electric range (AER) of 38 miles, the Outlander PHEV can charge up to 80 percent in 38 minutes with a CHAdeMO DC fastcharge.

Style

In 2024, two new editions were added to the lineup as appearance packages. There was the new (1) Platinum Edition has been added, featuring a special Black Diamond paint with an Alloy Silver roof color combination, a Light Grey interior, Satin hood emblem, silver gauge trim; and the (2) Black Edition that featured black semi-aniline premium leather-appointed seating surfaces, a black dynamic shield, black chrome window trim, and black roof rails. Automatic headlights, LED high beam headlights and LED tail lamps, side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, and rear privacy glass are lineup standards for the exterior. Past the base trim, consumers could opt-in for a power panoramic sunroof. For 2025, the power sunroof is now standard on the high-level tier SEL trim, not an add-on for an extra charge.

Inside, the upholstery starts with cloth, followed by synthetic leather on the SE trim, and real leather in the SEL trim. Dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard past the base trim. Heated front seats have now become a lineup standard, and the SEL trim adds a heated steering wheel to the list of features.

Tech

Mitsubishi Motors has done well to catch up to modern car tech, designing its own infotainment system to provide consumers with Bluetooth wireless technology, Google Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and steering wheel audio, phone, and voice recognition control. The standard setup is an 8-inch smartphone-link display audio (SDA) system and a six-speaker audio system, but trims past the base get a 9-inch SDA with navigation and HD Radio. Another upgrade to modern times its Mitsubishi’s Connect Safeguard Services (SOS and security, plus battery status). In 2024, the free trial lasted for two years but has been extended to five years. After the first year, Remote Services like ignition control, lock/unlock, and parental control are disabled.

The automaker has also updated its selection of advanced safety features. Standard across the lineup, advanced safety features include forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind spot warning with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alerts, driver attention alert, and rear parking sensors. Past the base trim, consumers also get front parking sensors and MI-PILOT Assist.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is currently the flagship of the automaker. Come see why with a test drive. If you like it, you can buy a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at University Mitsubishi.

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