Compare the Mitsubishi Outlander to the Outlander PHEV in Thornton, CO

Comparing the new Mitsubishi Outlander to the Outlander PHEV

Both the new Mitsubishi Outlander and the Outlander PHEV are three-row SUVs with enough passenger space for a family of up to seven. Both vehicles give you a comfortable cabin with a smooth ride and the passengers in the first and second rows can get available luxuries like a panoramic sunroof and quilted leather seats. The standard Outlander operates with a 4-cylinder engine and the PHEV version delivers a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 248 horsepower and all-wheel drive.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the world's best-selling plug in hybrid SUV thanks to its strong sales in Europe. Since we offer both models at Skyline Mitsubishi in Thornton CO, here's a comparison of how these two Mitsubishi SUVs stack up.

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The powertrain in the standard new Mitsubishi Outlander

The new Mitsubishi Outlander comes with a standard 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that's good for 181 horsepower along with 181 pound-feet of torque. The power is managed by a continuously variable automatic transmission and buyers from Northglenn and Broomfield, CO have the option of choosing standard front-wheel drive or a navailable all-wheel drive system. The zero-to 60-mph time for the latest version of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 9.7 seconds.

The powertrain in the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The PHEV version of the Outlander operates with an inline 4-cylinder engine that powers the front wheels alone and recharges the battery by turning a generator. The second front motor sends power to the wheels in a series hybrid configuration or it powers the front wheels along with the electric motor in a parallel hybrid configuration, depending on whichever approach is the most energy-efficient.

The total combined output of the engine and motors in the PHEV model is 248 horsepower with a maximum torque of 332 pound-feet. The lithium-ion battery pack is a 20.0-kW unit that provides 38 miles of electric-only driving range. To totally recharged the battery from an empty state takes about 6.5 hours. A fast-charging system can reach 80% capacity much more quickly but please be aware that the appropriate CHAdeMO charging system is outdated and difficult to find. That's why it's better to take time for a full 100% recharge at home.

A comparison of towing capacity

The standard gas-powered Mitsubishi Outlander can tow a maximum of 2,000 pounds around Denver and Boulder while the PHEV version of the new Outlander can tow up to 1,500 pounds.

A comparison of fuel economy

If you select the front-wheel drive version of the Mitsubishi Outlander, you can expect to get 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. With all-wheel drive, the gas-powered Mitsubishi Outlander slips only a little, giving you the same 24 MPG on city streets and dropping slightly to 30 MPG on the highway. Meanwhile, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gives you as much as 25 MPG in urban areas and 27 MPG on the highway when running with its gasoline engine.

Interior highlights

Both the Mitsubishi Outlander and the new Outlander PHEV have essentially the same cabins when it comes to amenities. Standard infotainment features include an 8-inch touch screen, wired smartphone connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control and a six-speaker stereo. Regardless of the powertrain, you can upgrade to a 9-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay®, satellite radio, wireless device charging, a 10-speaker Bose stereo and a panoramic sunroof.

Safety technology

Both the standard and PHEV versions of the new Mitsubishi Outlander provide a long list of standard safety features including a rear-view camera, a lane-departure warning system, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. You're invited to review both models online and then do your own comparison shopping at Skyline Mitsubishi in Thornton CO. Our team is here and waiting to show you our lineup of new Mitsubishi vehicles for sale.

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