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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. We tested the $66,000 (approx) drive-away Outlander PHEV Aspire five-seater to see how it works for an active family of four. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it?

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Confirmed! Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system

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The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. An all-new PHEV system is being developed for the new Triton, which debuts in Australia with an orthodox turbo-diesel engine next February. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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2024 Jeep Compass Hybrid takes aim at Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe and Compass e-Hybrid will take over the local range in the first half of 2024, replacing the existing petrol and diesel powertrains. The post 2024 Jeep Compass Hybrid takes aim at Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV appeared first on EV Central.

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GKN Driveline Multi-Mode eTransmission used in Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Green Car Congress

The new GKN Multi-Mode eTransmission makes its debut on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ) being showcased at the Frankfurt Motor show this week. Mitsubishi Motors’ new Twin Motor 4WD Plug-in Hybrid Electric crossover is powered by two 60 kW electric motors, one in the front and the other one in the rear.

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Can Mitsubishi’s plug-in Pajero take down the LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest? Reborn icon would ditch the diesel and embrace electrification

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Mitsubishi says work has begun on a new large SUV that would likely ditch diesel and lean on the company’s plug-in hybrid know-how, which could also mean the triumphant return of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. READ MORE: Confirmed! “Let me say multiple powertrains are under study,” Mr Westcott said.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

EV Central

While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. per cent while PHEVs grew by 8.9

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Review: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Green Cars News

Mitsubishi understood the market when the Outlander first appeared in 2014, combining a 2.0-litre litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a decent battery pack, creating something that was big and green. Who’d have thought that the best-selling plug-in hybrid car would be a sizeable SUV?