2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.9

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Fullsize SUV
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$36,295 - $41,695
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sporty exterior design

Cheap looking interior takes some charm away

Outlander can now be had with the new GT Premium package

Impressive value for money

Poor steering feedback

A new infotainment touchscreen

An admirable hybrid range

Specs & Features

$36,295

price

117 hp @ 4500 rpm

horsepower

137 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

2.0L 4cyl 4WD CVT

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L Inline-4 engine and a 12 kWh battery, fused to a 1-speed Direct Drive transmission, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid makes 190 horsepower and 137 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 117 horsepower while the electric motor manages 73 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2020 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 small trips in the city. Combined, the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 74 MPGe combined while getting 27 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $36,295, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing with the likes of the MINI Countryman PHEV, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, and the Ford Escape PHEV. 

Buying Advice

The base Outlander is not recommended. You're better off getting the GT model due to its upgraded infotainment and convenience stuff.

Trims

    SEL
    $36,295 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD CVT
    • Horsepower: 117 hp @ 4500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 137 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 104 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    GT
    $41,695 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD CVT
    • Horsepower: 117 hp @ 4500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 137 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 104 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,295- $41,695

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

7.91

Horsepower

117 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque

137 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$53,950- $69,500

plug-in-hybrid

7.61

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

5

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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    11.3 sec18.3 sec104 mph
    5 sec-143 mph

    2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      25 mpg26 mpg25 mpg11.3 gal.282.5/293.8 mi.
      26 mpg28 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.481/518 mi.

      2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        184.8 in.70.9 in.67.3 in.7.3 in.105.1 in.
        184.6 in.83.3 in.65.3 in.8.5 in.112.8 in.

        2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          30.4 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.66.6 cu.ft.
          37.8 cu.ft.103 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.

          2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            66.6 cu.ft.30.4 cu.ft.66.6 cu.ft.
            63.3 cu.ft.37.8 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.

            2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              1500 lbs.1003 lbs.4222 lbs.
              3500 lbs.950 lbs.4638 lbs.

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