Overview
Armed with a 2.0L Inline-4, a dual motor electric system, and a 12.0 kWh battery, fused to a single-speed direct drive transmission, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in-Hybrid SUV makes 197 horsepower. Standalone, the engine makes 117 horsepower while the electric motors manage 140 horsepower. This powertrain helps the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in-Hybrid cover 0-60 in 9.2 seconds. You can drive the Outlander Plug-in-Hybrid for 22 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for short trips in the city. Combined, the Outlander Plug-in-Hybrid achieves an impressive 74 MPGe while getting 25 mpg from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $34,595, the Outlander Plug-in-Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing with more expensive rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 350e Hybrid SUV and the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid SUV.
