2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Back in 2015, we bid farewell to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The brand had released the Final Edition, sending a pretty clear signal we were at the end of an era. But a lot can change in four years. According to Autocar, Mitsubishi has plans to bring the Lancer Evolution back and reintroduce an eleventh-gen model into its line of performance cars. Autocar’s anonymous “Japanese-based sources” say the car will arrive in the styles of either a four-door saloon or a five-door hatch. The publication goes on to suggest the future Lancer Evolution will borrow mechanics from the Renault Mégane RS, including its 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo, dual-clutch gearbox and the S-AWC four-wheel drive setup, developed by Mitsubishi and used in the Evo X. In the top-end Mégane RS, that engine develops 296 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, but there’s a chance Mitsubishi will boost power to around 350 horsepower by adding a hybrid system. Some Mitsubishi fans were not at all pleased when the brand resurrected the “Eclipse” nameplate on a crossover, giving birth to the Eclipse Cross. And while it seems the Evo has escaped this fate for now, it wouldn’t be all that surprising to see Mitsubishi stretch a version of the Evo XI to plop into the compact crossover segment. Official details to follow shortly, we hope.
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SUV Review: 2020 Mitsubishi RVR
2020 Mitsubishi RVRChris Balcerak OVERVIEW A surprisingly complete package from Mitsubishi PROSHandling, ride, interior décor, all-wheel-drive CONSinfotainment a little basic VALUE FOR MONEYExcellent compared with some of the faux-by-fauxs out there WHAT TO CHANGE?Eventually it’s going to need a total redesign. For now it’s soldiering on admirably. HOW TO SPEC IT?I could easily do without the booming bass of the Rockford Fosgate audio system and save a few bucks. I’d probably get the SEL AWC trim that costs $29,798. The RVR is Mitsubishi’s best vehicle. By that I mean that it’s the company’s most complete package, the Mitsu nameplate that best competes against those in its segment, has the fewest consumer-facing flaws and, most importantly, offers key features otherwise unavailable in its class. You’ll note that I didn’t say that, despite the RVR being the company’s best-selling vehicle (some 6,229 RVRs finding homes in Canada last year), it’s Mitsu’s most desirable product. That title, despite a few flaws (an aging interior, slightly wonky infotainment system and middling looks), remains the Outlander PHEV, mainly by dint of being the industry’s only affordable plug-in SUV. Being in a class of one means you’re also the star pupil and the hybridized Outlander is not only setting the sales charts ablaze but winning converts to electrification and Mitsubishi.That’s not to say the RVR does not also offer unique features. My significant other, who knows a thing or two about hardcore off-roading, loves the RVR for its truck-iness. By that she means — and it does lose something in the translation from colloquial Quebecois to prim and proper English — there’s a sense of robustness about the Mitsu lacking in so many of the subcompact segment’s faux-by-fauxs. Mitsubishi calls the revisions “robust” and “ingenious.” I don’t know about the latter, but the former is certainly apparent, the RVR quite easily the butchest looking among subcompact sport cutes. Effective and efficient powertrainNor is said purposefulness completely illusory. Unlike most of the competitors — I’d say all, but I’m worried I’ve missed some off-brand — the RVR offers the segment’s only lockable 4WD system. Yes, just like the big boys — you know, real sport brutes can be negotiated with all four wheels driving forward. I’m not sure how many people need a lockable four-wheel-drive system in this segment. I’m not even sure how many people shopping compact SUVs know what lockable 4WD is or what its benefits are. But the RVR’s All-Wheel-Control system offers it. It’s good to have around in emergencies and Mitsubishi’s RVR has it, at least in GT spec. Said GT AWC model is also powered by the better — that should be read larger — of the RVR’s two available engines. While the 2.4L four cylinder’s 168 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque are only middling, its actual performance is not. Always torquey, always responsive, the sportiest of the RVR’s always has plenty of git-up-and-go as well as a reserve of passing power. No, it’s not a Ferrari. Or even Civic Type R for that matter. But combined with Mitsubishi’s latest INVECSIII CVT transmission, there’s plenty of pep. It is also, except when said CVT occasionally hunts for “gears”, quite civilized. And, as for fuel economy, talk about truth in advertising: Mitsubishi rates the GT versions of the RVR at 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres, almost exactly the 9.6 L/100 km I averaged.Ditto for the handling, which, though unchanged for 2020, speaks to a chassis well sorted. There’s nothing special here folks, just a MacPherson struts up front and an independent multi-link system in the rear, but it tracks well, isn’t particularly squishy and still manages a decent ride. A step above most subcompact crossovers, in other words. Interior upgradesInside, the RVR is pretty nice, especially this GT format, though if one were looking for criticisms, some of the plastic trim isn’t quite up to Toyota’s synthetics. That said, the build quality is excellent, with panel gaps minimal and uniform, the leather seat covering is quite elegant and the new infotainment system, now with a larger screen, adds a touch of modernity. The GT option offers a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with subwoofers that rival the Bose 901s that used to pound out the bass in the discotheques of my youth. Said infotainment is also simply and well laid out. That said, I did encounter one anomaly. Whenever I received a call to my bluetoothed phone, as soon as I “picked up,” the radio would start blaring some country station at top decibels. My SO was sure I was exaggerating or somehow screwing up some of what she never tires of reminding me is simple technology. That is, until she was in the car when someone phoned and she was greeted by the dulcet plaints of Billy Ray Cyrus. I never did figure that one out. Credit one for the dark side of electronics then.As for the rest of the
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Mitsubishi keeps the EV ball rolling with the funky Mi-Tech concept
Mitsubishi Mi-Tech conceptHandout / Mitsubishi What is it?Mitsubishi is capitalizing on its unexpected leadership in the plug-in SUV segment. For now the Mi-Tech is a concept, but Mitsubishi has something of a history of making bold or at least unexpected moves.Why does it matter?Mitsubishi, having already sold 200,000 Outlander PHEVs worldwide, finds itself not only the most popular plug-in SUV in Canada, but the whole world. Not one to look such a gift horse in the mouth, Mitsu is looking for ways to expand on its zero-emissions leadership, hence the Mi-Tech concept revealed here at the Tokyo Motor Show.Check out all of our latest auto show coverageRadically different, the Mi-Tech is a convertible crossover concept unique in offering no less than four electric motors. Yes, a separate electric motor at each wheel, which means as you may have already guessed the resultant Quad Motor 4WD System system is able to control each wheel independently. Like the Outlander PHEV, the Mi-Tech has a range extending fossil fuelled engine. But, it a complete departure its a concept, after all the Mi-Techs range extender isnt an internal combustion engine. Instead, in the most radical departure yet for a hybrid vehicle, the Mi-Techs range is extended by a gas turbine engine.The reasons for the way-rad powertrain, says Mitsubishi, are many. For one, gas turbines are small and compact. More importantly, they put out an amazing amount of power given their small size. They also and this is of no small import, given the hoped-for global impact of a plug-in SUV can run on multiple fuels; besides gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and alcohol are all turbine-friendly. When is it coming?Exactly like this? Never. Its a concept. As far-fetched as a convertible crossover may seem, however, one shouldnt discount Mitsubishis willingness to innovate where others fear to tread. If anyone can make a turbine-powered hybrid commercially viable, its Mitsubishi.Should you buy it?Mitsubishi firmly believes that a plug-in hybrid powertrain is ideal for mid-sized vehicles that travel frequently over long distances. We agree. As for the turbine, its been tried numerous times over the years most notably by Chrysler, but in all those cases, it was the primary powerplant. Turbines have terrible transient response i.e. they respond poorly to throttle inputs but they are very efficient at steady speeds, exactly what a PHEV needs as a range-extender in a plug-in hybrid. This concept is not as crazy as it might seam. Lets hope Mitsubishi pursues
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The 2020 Mitsubishi RVR starts at $22,998 in Canada
The 2020 Mitsubishi RVRMitsubishi Mitsubishi is cramming more advanced tech into its popular RVR sport utility while keeping prices competitive at a low starting MSRP of $22,998 in Canada.A refreshed exterior, 8-inch display, safety features like blind-spot monitoring and the brands All Wheel Control (AWC) system are now available at prices lower than theyve been before, and on the Mitsubishis best-selling model, too.The base price is attached to the five-passenger ES FWD trim, which includes bits like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a large rear-view camera, heated front seats, heated power side-view mirrors, and a suite of safety features. AWC on the small SUV can be had on an ES AWC trim that starts at $25,498; while the ranges biggest seller, the SEL AWC, with a 168-hp 2.4-litre instead of the base 2.0 litre, starts at $29,798.The range is topped by a GT AWC that adds a panoramic roof, leather seats and a 710-Watt Rockford Fosgate sound system; it starts at $33,998.The 2020 RVR gets new styling fronted by the brands Dynamic Shield grille; plus three new colours. Mitsubishi has sold almost 59,000 RVRs in Canada since it was launched in
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New Mitsubishi L200 pick-up: UK specs and pricing finalised
The revamped Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck has gone on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £25,755 for private buyers. The firm says it has made more than 2400 changes from the previous version. The heavily facelifted update of the fifth-generation pick-up was launched in Thailand last year, and featured a revamped design including the latest version of the Japanese firm’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ grille. The four-wheel-drive machine is offered with a choice of manual and automatic six-speed gearboxes, and has a WLTP-certified fuel economy of between 29.1 and 32.1mpg. The entry-level 4Life Club Cab models, which start from £21,515 for commercial buyers, feature 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, air conditioning and Bluetooth connectivity. The 4Life trim is also available with a larger Double Cab, starting from £27,195 (£22,715 for commercial buyers). Higher-level trims are available with the Double Cab only. Warrior trim starts from £31,617 (£26,400 commercial) and adds 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and running lights, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, a reversing camera, infotainment touchscreen and land departure warning. Barbarian trim, costing from £35,097 (£29,300 commercial) includes hill descent control, an off-road mode, front heated seats, mood lighting and rear USB ports. The range-topping Barbarian X trim is only offered with an automatic box, and starts from £38,577 (£32,200). It adds a 360-degree camera, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, LED fog lamps, parking sensors, a heated steering wheel and Barbarian X decals. The revamped version of the L200 was unveiled just three years into its life cycle, to mark the 40th anniversary of the model. The L200 went on in Thailand and other Asian markets – where it is known as the Triton – last year, and is being rolled out to 150 countries worldwide. The revised L200 is one of 11 new or refreshed models Mitsubishi will launch by the end of 2020 as part of its ‘Drive for Growth’ strategy, which follows its acquisition by Nissan to become part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Mitsubishi COO Trevor Mann said that the changes to the L200 were “significant” and far exceeded a regular midlife update, adding that they were designed to “reinforce what this car should be”. He added that the relatively early update “made sense” because the company could identify opportunities to improve it. The revisions include a new design that features the brand’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ grille concept at the front, along with revised headlights to give it more road presence. There are also extended wheel flares, new accents and revised bumpers and rear lights, and a revised interior. A quick (and wobbly) video tour of the new Mitsubishi L200 pick-up. Story here: https://t.co/jHYUCHzjE5 pic.twitter.com/Xfb2kCrUoM — Autocar (@autocar) November 9, 2018 The more angular styling has been designed to appeal to both business and private buyers, and is intended to reflect Mitsubishi’s ‘Engineered Beyond Tough’ slogan. The L200 features two different four-wheel-drive systems, and a number of new drive modes. These include new off-road drive modes for gravel, snow, sand and rock that help to regulate engine power, transmission and braking to reduce wheel slip. A hill descent control system has also been added. The five-speed manual gearbox has been replaced by a six-speed automatic. The pick-up includes a range of driver assistance features, including forward collision detection, blind spot warning and rear-cross traffic alert. Mitsubishi also cites a number of smaller ‘detail’ changes, including larger front brake discs and calipers, and larger rear dampers to smooth performance. The L200 is one of Mitsubishi’s bestselling vehicles in the UK, rivalling the Outlander PHEV, and is increasingly popular among private buyers. The L200 will continue to be produced exclusively at Mitsubishi Motor’s Thailand facility in Laem Chabang, south of
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stretches UK electric vehicle market lead
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stretches UK electric vehicle market lead The popular SUV leads both the outright sales chart and Q1 2019 figures Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV remains the best-selling electric vehicle in the UK, and tops the 2019 figures too despite being pushed hard by BMW’s 530e. According to the latest figures from the Department for Transport (DfT), Q1 2019 saw 1,602 Outlander PHEVs registered, compared to 1,550 BMW 530e registrations in the first three months of the year. In third place was BMW’s i3 – the combined figure for pure-electric, REX, i3, & i3s – with almost 1,000 units sold in Q1 2019. Three pure-electric models in the shape of the Jaguar I-Pace, Nissan Leaf, and Renault Zoe took positions 4-6 in the table, followed by PHEVs from the Mini Countryman Cooper S E, Range Rover Sport P400e, and Range Rover P400e rounding out the top 10. Looking at total sales, the 40,590 Outlander PHEVs on the road continues the SUVs long-running reign as the best-selling plug-in model in the UK. It’s a run that has stretched back four years to Q1 2015, the first set of figures from the DfT showing the Mitsubishi had overtaken the previous incumbent – Nissan’s Leaf. The Leaf continues in second spot overall, and the best-selling pure-electric model in the list, with 25,491 registrations by the end of March 2019. The DfT’s figures are always published a quarter behind where we are currently, so remain the latest set of figures open to evaluation. BMW’s 330e remains in third spot with more than 13,700 units, ahead of the i3 on almost 13,000 registrations, and the Mercedes Benz C 350e with more than 10,000 on the road. Fast movers in the sales table include the BMW 530e, which having only started seeing sales registered in Q1 2017, is now positioned in 7th spot outright just two years later on almost 9,750 units. Mini’s Countryman Cooper S E has also climbed quickly, in 11th place in the table with more than 3,800 units, despite no figures for it from the DfT until Q2 2017. Jaguar’s I-Pace has sold almost 1,700 units by the end of Q1 2019, despite only seeing three models registered in Q1 2018 – its first appearance on the table. JLR stablemate, the Range Rover P400e has identical sales figures, having only been on sale from Q4 2017. The identically powered Range Rover Sport is less than 20 units behind its larger Land Rover sibling, having gone on sale at the same time, with the two PHEVs split only by the VW e-Golf, which is one unit behind the I-Pace and Range Rover P400e on 1,679. It has been on sale since Q3 2014 though. The range-extended LEVC TX black cab continues to perform strongly in a short space of time, with almost 1,550 registered since Q4 2017, and unsurprisingly, Hyundai’s Kona Electric has almost 450 registrations, having only seen its first units appear in Q3 2018’s figures. Looking forward, Audi’s e-tron pure-electric SUV sold 63 units in Q1 2019, despite not having been on sale for the whole three months, so it will be interesting to see how well that does in the next quarter’s figures. The Kia e-Niro will likely have a few units on its figures too, and the Kona Electric & I-Pace are expected to continue their rapid growth. At a manufacturer level, BMW leads the way, with almost 46,000 units, a combined total from a large number of vehicles – the 225xe, 330e, 530e, 740e, i3, i8, and X5 40e. By contrast, Mitsubishi is in second place with more than 40,500 units, predominantly thanks to the Outlander PHEV and a couple of hundred i-MiEVs. Third is Nissan, just shy of 29,000 units thanks mainly to the Leaf, though with almost 3,500 e-NV200’s supporting that figure. VW is in fourth with a mixture of models – e-Golf, e-up!, Golf GTE, and Passat GTE – followed by Tesla’s all-electric line-up of Model S and Model X – plus a few Roadsters for good measure. It’s worth remembering that Tesla’s Model 3 has only just arrived in the UK, and therefore won’t appear in any significant number until Q3 2019’s figures. Looking at manufacturing groups, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is dominant in the UK market in terms of electric cars, with more than 79,500 units built up primarily from the Outlander PHEV, Leaf, and Renault Zoe. The BMW Group is second on a little under 50,000 units, with Mini’s Countryman Cooper S E added to those sales from BMW, and the VW Group is third on over 20,000 units, adding in Audi and Porsche figures to VW’s sales. In total, there are just over 200,000 electric vehicles on the DfT’s Q1 2019 figures, of which 68% are PHEVs and 32% pure-EVs. Almost 120 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are included in the total.
Origin: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stretches UK electric vehicle market lead
Mitsubishi could return to performance cars with reborn Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi is plotting a resurrection of the iconic Lancer Evolution as part of a return to its performance car roots. It is planned to continue a rich history of Lancer Evolution models kicked off with the launch of the first-generation model in 1992, by offering supercar-beating acceleration together with the choice of either traditional four-door saloon or five-door hatchback bodystyles, according to Japanese-based sources. Details remain scarce, but suggestions are the followup to the Lancer Evolution X produced between 2007 and 2016 would share key elements of its drivetrain with the next-generation Renault Mégane RS, with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a dual-clutch gearbox and an advanced Mitsubishi-developed S-AWC four-wheel drive system. In its most potent form, the existing front-wheel-drive Renault Mégane RS’s MR designated engine delivers 296bhp and 295lb ft of torque. However, the possible addition of electronic boosting in a 48V mild-hybrid system being developed for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance is likely to increase its reserves closer to the 341bhp and 319lb ft of the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder powerplant used by the limited-edition Subaru Impreza WRX STi S209. The 11th generation of the four-wheel-drive Lancer Evolution has been conceived to sit on the CMF-C/D F4 platform developed within Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. The current non-performance Lancer was discontinued as an international model in 2017, but the name lives on with a saloon model sold in Chinese-speaking markets due to its popularity. The Evolution’s revival, part of Mitsubishi chairman Osamu Masuko’s plan to restore the Japanese maker to its previous position of strength within the performance car ranks, would depend on the Lancer returning in a new generation. Masuko, 70, is set to surrender his position as CEO to Takao Kato. However, the Mitsubishi veteran will continue to lead the company in the position of chairman. Previous plans by Masuko to develop a successor to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X were placed on hold following heavy losses at the company and its subsequent purchase by Nissan in
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Mitsubishi calls for plug-in hybrid grant to be reinstated
Mitsubishi is leading calls for the UK government to revive its axed financial incentive scheme for buyers of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Japanese car maker says that UK owners of its Outlander PHEV hybrid SUV cover half their average weekly mileage in electric mode, substantially lessening the model’s environmental impact. The grant in question, axed in October last year, enhanced the appeal of hybrid vehicles by offering buyers a £2500 – £4500 subsidy depending on the model’s zero-emissions range. According to a survey commissioned by Mitsubishi but conducted independently, over two thirds of Outlander PHEV owners charge their vehicle daily, with 90% charging at least 2-3 times per week. Mitsubishi says the results of this survey oppose the notion that PHEVs are rarely plugged in, and are purchased as a means of paying reduced benefit-in-kind tax. The vast majority of Outlander PHEVs are charged at owners’ homes, with only 23% of drivers relying on public charge points, which Mitsubishi says “refutes the misconception that PHEVs are preventing electric vehicles from accessing charging units”. Mitsubishi says 25% of UK Outlander PHEV owners would consider a pure electric vehicle as their next purchase – implying that incentivising sales of hybrids could help the government in its mission to end the sale of conventionally fuelled vehicles by 2040. The company’s appeal comes days after it was revealed that UK sales of plug-in hybrids fell by 34.3% in April – a direct result of the government’s abolition of financial incentives for anything but pure-electric vehicles. The Outlander PHEV is the UK’s biggest-selling plug-in hybrid, with an estimated 45,000 currently on the
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SUV Review: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVChris Balcerak / Driving OVERVIEW A truly frugal SUV PROSFuel economy, fuel economy, and fuel economy CONSDated infotainment system, poor Bluetooth call quality VALUE FOR MONEYExcellent WHAT TO CHANGE?I could always use more battery range, and an updated infotainment system wouldnt go remiss HOW TO SPEC IT?As is Mitsubishi would seem to be an unlikely choice for plug-in poster child of the year, what with Tesla grabbing headlines, Nissan having long deemed the Leaf its corporate future, and even Volvo — newcomer to environmentally-conscious set — fitting the word “electrified” into seemingly every public relations missive it releases. All have long-standing reputations for technological innovation, and RD budgets that Mitsubishi engineers can only dream about. And yet Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV is not only the most popular plug-in hybrid SUV in Canada, but also the most popular plug-in hybrid of any kind in the land. Nor is this some sort of localized anomaly, we Canadians adopting an otherwise shunned ugly duckling that the rest of the world ignores. The Outlander PHEV is also the most popular plug-in hybrid in Europe, selling more than 100,000 units since its introduction in 2013, and in Britain — which we’ll have to start delineating as a result of Brexit — it’s been the best selling plug-in, hybrid, or electric of any kind for the last three years running. Mitsubishi has moved over 200,000 Outlander PHEVs in the last five years, making it the most popular plug-in hybrid in the world. Why has the Outlander PHEV become the third best-selling — 432 units last month — Mitsubishi in the land? It resides, after all, in a segment — plug-in hybrids — that hasn’t, unlike EVs and conventional hybrids, captured the imagination of North American consumers. Chevrolet, for instance, has abandoned the Volt. Toyota, king of the hybrid segment, struggles to move the plug-in version of its otherwise popular Prius. Plug-in hybrids from other manufacturers are more easily counted on fingers than computers. Why is Mitsubishi — whose only other foray into the electrified world, the i-MiEV, was (at the very kindest) a bit player in the EV segment — sitting atop the plug-in world? Well, the most obvious answer is it’s a plug-in SUV, the trendiest body style du jour. It’s also, at least by plug-in standards, the cheapest SUV in the land; its $43,498 slots less than the Chevrolet Bolt and Hyundai Kona Electric, both of which are econoboxes with, depending on your intended use, range issues. More importantly, the Outlander is a trendy, (relatively) inexpensive plug-in SUV that delivers. To wit: I’ve now driven the Outlander twice, for a total of two months, in winter and summer. For all the kilometres I’ve driven — probably 5,000 so far — Mitsubishi’s PHEV has exceeded expectations. For instance, in my first foray during the dog days of last summer, I spent most of my time prowling downtown Toronto, the Outlander’s 35 kilometres of electric-only range enough that the PHEV’s little 2.0-litre inline-four had only consumed one bar — about four litres — of gasoline in the first week of commuting. That required a little dedication — regularly seeking out charging stations being the most troublesome — but the reward was a dashboard blinking 1.5 L/100 kilometres as my overall fuel economy. If that doesn’t grab your attention, then consider this: I had barely used one-tenth of the 43 litres of fossil fuel the Outlander carries on board. If I had restricted my commute to the gym with occasional forays to the office — where we at Driving have charging stations! — I could’ve gone almost 2,500 kilometres between gas station visits. Eventually, I did have to venture beyond the Mitsu’s 35-kilometre EV range, and here again, the electrified Outlander surprised me. Cruising down the highway, cruise control set at a steady 130 km/h — i.e. very little regenerative braking to replenish the battery — the PHEV still managed an entirely creditable 7.2 L/100 kilometres, largely the result one presumes of the efficiency of its Atkinson-cycle engine. Relying almost exclusively on electricity in town, and then delivering better-than-average fuel economy when venturing beyond EV mode, is very much the PHEV promise delivered. The fact that it’s all accomplished with the utility of an SUV is just what popularizes the message. More recently, I put a 2019 Outlander PHEV through its paces during this past spring (that turned back to winter, on some days). A tad chilly it was, and as everyone who’s ever driven anything battery-powered knows, lithium-ion and sub-zero temperatures are not the best of friends. Battery range is reduced, heating cabin and occupants depleting free electrons faster than Elon Musk can delete an (unverified) tweet. In fact, so much energy does heating the cabin require that Mitsubishi, like many hybrid manufacturers, has determined that firing up the gasoline
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