2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV PHEV SEL
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Details
L4, 2.0L; DOHC
Ruby Black Pearl
AWD
Gasoline
117,519 Miles
Black
2061
JA4J24A5XJZ027732
PHEV SEL
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL overview and factory-standard features Overview The 2018 Outlander PHEV SEL is a plug-in hybrid SUV that pairs a 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid I4 (117 hp) gasoline engine with an electric drive system and a factory-installed lithium-ion traction battery. The propulsion layout combines the gasoline engine with electric motor(s) to enable electric-only driving, blended hybrid operation and all-wheel drive capability. The SEL trim is positioned as the feature-rich top level, with comfort, convenience and safety equipment fitted from the factory. Powertrain and charging - 2.0L plug-in hybrid inline-4 gasoline engine (117 hp) integrated with electric motor(s) and a factory-installed lithium-ion traction battery. - Plug-in capability for short electric-only driving and reduced fuel use in mixed operation. - Multiple drive modes that allow selection of EV-only, series hybrid or parallel hybrid operation and use of regenerative braking to recapture energy. - Factory provision for Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) charging; vehicle includes the manufacturers charging equipment and interfaces for public or home charging (charging speeds depend on local power source and infrastructure). Exterior - Streamlined crossover body with roof rails for carrying cargo or roof-mounted accessories. - Halogen or projector headlamps with automatic on/off operation and integrated daytime running lights. - Body-colored mirrors with power adjustment and heated function. - Rear glass wiper and a power-operated liftgate or conventional liftgate depending on factory optioning; SEL trim commonly includes convenience features for cargo access. - Alloy wheels fitted with all-season tires and full-size compact spare or temporary inflation kit depending on market specification. Interior and comfort - Leather-appointed seating surfaces for front and rear (leather-appointed often used by the factory to describe top-trim upholstery). - Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel as standard on the SEL. - Power-adjustable drivers seat and supportive front passenger seating; rear seating folds to expand cargo space. - Dual-zone automatic climate control to maintain separate temperature settings for driver and front passenger. - Keyless entry and push-button start for convenience on everyday use. Infotainment and connectivity - Center touchscreen display with menus that include vehicle information, audio and climate controls. - Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming for calling and media playback. - USB and auxiliary input ports for device charging and media connection, plus multiple 12V outlets. - Steering wheel mounted audio and phone controls to reduce driver distraction. - Multi-information display that shows energy flow, battery state of charge and hybrid system status. Safety and driver assistance - Multi-airbag system including front, side and curtain airbags. - Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. - Vehicle stability control and traction control systems to enhance handling in slippery conditions. - Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and ISOFIX/LATCH anchor points for child seats. - Rearview camera visible on the center display to assist with reversing and parking. - Additional driver aids such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning are commonly available on the SEL either as factory standard or as factory option packages depending on the market; these systems support safer operation but should be verified on a specific vehicle. Chassis and braking - Independent front suspension and multi-link rear suspension tuned for a balance of ride comfort and composed handling. - Regenerative braking integrated with conventional friction brakes to maximize energy recapture and maintain braking performance. Cargo and utility - Five-passenger seating with a split
Features & Options
- Air filtration
- Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
- Front air conditioning zones: dual
- Rear vents: second row
- Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
- Front airbags: dual
- Knee airbags: driver
- Side airbags: front
- Side curtain airbags: front / rear
- Antenna type: diversity / mast
- Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth / iPod/iPhone / USB
- Digital sound processing
- Radio: AM/FM / HD radio / touch screen display / voice operated
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio: SiriusXM
- Speed sensitive volume control
- Total speakers: 6
- Watts: 140
- ABS: 4-wheel
- Braking assist
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Electronic parking brake: auto off
- Front brake type: ventilated disc
- Power brakes
- Rear brake type: disc
- Regenerative braking system
- Armrests: rear center with cupholders / rear folding
- Dash trim: metallic
- Door trim: leatherette / metallic
- Floor material: carpet
- Interior accents: metallic-tone
- Shift knob trim: aluminum
- Steering wheel trim: leather
- Assist handle: front / rear
- Cargo area light
- Center console: front console with armrest and storage
- Cruise control
- Cupholders: front / rear
- Footwell lights
- Multi-function remote: panic alarm / proximity entry system / trunk release
- One-touch windows: 1
- Overhead console: front
- Power outlet(s): 12V front
- Power steering
- Power windows: lockout button
- Push-button start
- Reading lights: front
- Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
- Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel mounted controls: audio / cruise control / multi-function / paddle shifter / phone / voice control
- Storage: accessory hook / cargo tie-down anchors and hooks / door pockets / front seatback / in floor / sunglasses holder
- Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
- Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
- Door handle color: body-color
- Fender lip moldings: black
- Front bumper color: body-color
- Grille color: black with chrome accents
- Mirror color: body-color
- Rear bumper color: body-color
- Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate / power operated
- Rocker panel color: black
- Window trim: chrome
- Connected in-car apps: Google POIs / Google search
- Infotainment: Fuse
- Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
- Smartphone integration: Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- Clock
- Compass
- Digital odometer
- External temperature display
- Fuel economy display: MPG / range
- Multi-function display
- Trip odometer
- Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning / lamp failure / low battery / low fuel level / low oil pressure / maintenance due
- Daytime running lights: LED
- Front fog lights
- Headlights: auto delay off / auto on/off / halogen
- Taillights: LED
- Side mirror adjustments: power / power folding
- Side mirrors: heated / integrated turn signals
- 4WD type: on demand
- Auto start/stop
- Battery saver
- Bi-directional charging capable
- Drive mode selector
- Electric charge cord: 120 volt
- Electric motor battery type: lithium ion
- Electric motor charger: DC fast charging
- Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772
- Electric motor charging time (240V): 3.5 hours
- Electric motor miles per charge: 22
- EV battery capacity: 12 kWh
- Starter type: motor/generator
- Roof rails: silver
- Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
- Camera system: rearview
- Child safety door locks
- Child seat anchors: LATCH system
- Cross traffic alert: rear
- Crumple zones: front / rear
- Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
- Pedestrian safety sound generation
- Rearview monitor: in dash
- Emergency locking retractors: front / rear
- Front seatbelts: 3-point
- Rear seatbelts: 3-point
- Seatbelt force limiters: front
- Seatbelt pretensioners: front
- Seatbelt warning sensor: front
- Driver seat: heated
- Driver seat power adjustments: 8 / height / reclining
- Front headrests: 2 / adjustable
- Front seat type: bucket
- Passenger seat: heated
- Passenger seat power adjustments: 8 / height / reclining
- Rear headrests: 3 / adjustable
- Rear seat: sliding
- Rear seat folding: split
- Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
- Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
- Upholstery: leather
- Upholstery accents: contrast stitching
- Anti-theft system: alarm / vehicle immobilizer
- Power door locks: anti-lockout / auto-locking
- Hill holder control
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Front shock type: gas
- Front spring type: coil
- Front stabilizer bar
- Front struts: MacPherson
- Front suspension classification: independent
- Front suspension type: lower control arms
- Rear shock type: gas
- Rear spring type: coil
- Rear stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension classification: independent
- Rear suspension type: multi-link
- Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated / with read function
- Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
- Wi-Fi: hotspot
- Wireless data link: Bluetooth
- Spare tire kit: inflator kit
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Wheels: aluminum alloy
- Front wipers: rain sensing / speed sensitive / variable intermittent
- Heated windshield wiper rests
- Liftgate window: fixed
- Power windows: safety reverse
- Rear privacy glass
- Rear wiper: intermittent / with washer
- Window defogger: rear
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC Review
Mitsubishi likely isn’t the first company that comes to mind when you think of electrified vehicles. But don’t forget; they pioneered an all-electric car long before they were fashionable. And now, they’ve added a plug to their biggest SUV. This is the all-new Outlander PHEV.I wish I had the entertaining video to show you, but I attended the mini-musical that was this vehicle’s NY Auto Show debut…in 2016. Hampered by regulatory issues and battery constraints, this Outlander took 5 years to cross the ocean. But it’s here now and ready to provide Mitsu’s best-seller with an electrified option. How do they do it? They’ve placed a battery pack under the passenger compartment and connected it to 1 electric motor to drive the front wheels and a 2nd to drive the rear. Under the hood resides a 2.0-liter gasoline-powered engine which also doubles as a generator giving it the capability of directly providing power to the electric motors and to charge the battery pack. The brains of the operation decide which drive mode provides the best performance and efficiency. EV mode is exactly how it sounds – it’s an all-electric driving experience and as with all PHEVs, showcases the best of what the Outlander has to offer. This is how most of the initial driving is done when the battery is full. As the battery is used up or when you floor it, you’ll feel and hear the Outlander’s engine fire and then it goes into hybrid mode, with the motors now receiving their electricity from the 4-cylinder and the battery while also recharging it. And finally, the 3rd mode, which is most utilized during highway driving, predominantly relies on the gas engine to do the work.
You can charge the Outlander’s battery at home using a standard household outlet and that takes about 8 hours or with a 240-volt outlet like the one your dryer is plugged into you can cut that time in half. Or there’s another option…
The Outlander is the only plug-in hybrid currently on the market that allows you to use these level III fast chargers. But they’re rather expensive and with limited electric range I’m not sure it’s going to make a ton of sense.
With a fully charged battery the Outlander will deliver about 22 miles of all-electric driving in ideal ambient temperatures. In cold weather like this I’m averaging about 16.
By the EPA’s math, that’s equivalent to 74mpg until the battery is depleted at which point you’ll average about 25mpg. That’s still better than the Outlander V6 though because of a much smaller gas tank, this PHEV has a comparatively lessened driving range of 310 miles. If you’re like the typical driver, this one will save you $1,000 per year in fuel costs as compared with the V6. Those savings drop to $300 per year if you cross-shop the Outlander’s base 2.4-liter 4-cylinder model instead.
As I said before, the Outlander feels the most satisfying when the engine’s dormant, with prized EV attributes such as torquey quickness and cabin quietness. After that, it’s ho-hum at best with stained engine sounds and aloof steering. We have had some snow this week and Mitsu’s more sophisticated all-wheel drive system is the real deal and has proven to be a master of the white stuff. You can lock in all 4 wheels at any speed with this button here. I also like how the big paddle shifters are used to control the degree of regenerative braking and not faux gear changes; super helpful when driving in the snow. As for the output, there’re 80 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque max from each motor. It maintains the regular Outlander’s 4-cylinder tow rating of 1,500 pounds.
Unfortunately the added 552 lbs it’s carrying doesn’t do the ride and handling any favors. Generally soft in its nature but unrefined, it drives heavy in the turns and a little bristly over rough pavement. Pricing starts at about $36,000 for the base SEL trim while this GT with added LED headlights, Rockford Fosgate premium audio, sunroof, a pair of AC outlets and techy safety features like the super helpful multi-view camera with conveniently placed button, comes in at $42,195. The Federal Tax credit for this one is $5,836 ostensibly dropping the price to around $36,000 before any further incentives.
And if you find these side graphics to be a little too ostentatious don’t worry; you can leave that option box unchecked and save yourself $285.
The Outlander’s cabin isn’t bad but this is an over $40,000 vehicle and Mitsubishi still doesn’t fully understand how to sweat the details.
From the cheap exterior door handles to the driver’s seat that doesn’t feel fully bolted down, there are little reminders sprinkled about that Mitsu isn’t quite there yet in terms of quality.
Because the Outlander’s lithium-ion battery pack is located beneath the passenger floor you can’t get this particular model with the 3rd row seat but thanks a lot Mitsubishi for still leaving the cupholders back here.
The electronics are decent with CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and an app that allows you to check in on charge status and control certain vehicle functions – though its necessary Wi-Fi connection is clunky and limiting.
To their credit, no other non-luxury automaker is currently offering a plug-in hybrid SUV of this size. And if you’ve waited this long for one you may want to wait a little longer as the 2019 overseas model has been upgraded with a bigger engine and more battery capacity thus increasing its electric range to 33 miles but Mitsu won’t introduce these changes to the U.S. market until the Outlander’s redesign slated for next year.