2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

M Khan on January 23, 2024

Worst hybrid Plugin. 2020 Phev down to 12miles charge with only 43k in Dec-23. Mitsubishi head office won't help even Todd at Customer Relations helpless due to Tennessee office not budging to fix hybrid battery Under Warranty. Waste of 40k , rather buy Toyota instead 🙄

Eric on October 27, 2023

We own three Outlander PHEVs and there are plety of them out there used with low mileage. I would not purchase one used as the MSRP is over 40K.

Miggidy Matt Daddy on October 5, 2023

Pretty sure this car saved me from loosing a kidney. Some lady randomly walked up to me in a parking lot and asked me if i wanted to make some gas money. But I had a full battery so I said "No thanks." and got into my car. As I watched her walk out of the parking lot, I thought to myself, "What did she want me to do for gas money?" Clearly it was some kind of kidney stealing scam. What else could it be? Thanks Mitsubishi! Once again you've saved me from loosing a vital organ.

WilliamB on April 13, 2023

We have owned our 2018 Outlander GTPHEV for over 3 years and it now has 17,100 miles. Our typical commute is about 20 miles round trip which is about perfect for the Outlander range. It allows us to do 80-90% of our driving on electricity. We charge at home using level 2 charging usually after every trip. We usually get 3 miles per kilowatt - that can be 2.5 in winter and up to 4 in summer. That means a 24 mile trip will use 8 KWs at a cost of 69 cents or if we drove the equivalent distance on gas about 1 gallon or $3.39 at current prices. It is very comfortable with dual, electric heated leather seats and a manually adjustable steering column. We keep the Outlander in a heated garage which significantly increases the electric range. If it was stored outside in cold weather the engine will start automatically, even if you are in the EV mode. The GT comes with a sunroof - nice for warm summer days. And it saves running the AC unless it is really warm. The AC and the heater reduce the electric range by about 5 or 6 miles, so the heated seats are really helpful as well. The performance/acceleration on electric is very quick and overall adequate. The appearance and styling inside and out is very attractive with smooth, streamlined lines; metal flake paints, stitched leather interior. Electronics are very good for an 2018 model with forward crash avoidance, blind spot warnings, adaptation cruise control, Bluetooth (cable required for cell phone navigation) and an impressive Harmon Packard audio system with large rear woofer. That said, it is not a freeway bullet. The 2 liter gas engine has only adequate power and the range on gas is limited with an 11 gal tank. We have noted that driving in strong crosswinds in eco mode adversely affects the handling as well as the engine is slow to react to wind gusts. Warranties are excellent with 10 years 100,000 power train; 7 years, 100,000 anti corrosion; 5 years 60,000 miles vehicle and 5 years unlimited mileage roadside assistance. PHEVs like this one will be great bargains when purchased used given that the gas engine will have only a fraction of the runtime as a full gas version. And the electric systems by Mitsubishi - a leading electrical equipment manufacturing company - are know for their quality and durability.

J on March 21, 2023

They have a known fault with heating system which costs £5000 and manufacturers won't cover the cost. Its only done 41000 miles this is a know fault and should be recalled.

Sales guy on August 12, 2022

We bought this car new 4 years ago and have regretted the decision ever since. It is a plug in which the dealer and a few articles at the time of purchase claimed a 40 mile EV range. Later we were told it's only 28 miles. We have yet to get 28 miles on EV. 18 miles is about the best for normal city driving and my wife got in today after charging all night and the computer reported her range at 9 miles on a full charge. If you're on full gas then figure about 16 to 18 miles per gallon. The EV mode that charges the battery when driving also runs the engine so working the paddles is your best option to maintain your battery. The car has 41,000 miles we live in an area that is essentially flat and my wife usually drives about 35 to 40 miles per hour, (which makes me nuts). The lowest tier for electricity we have in So. Cal. is .28 per kWh and even 32 solar panels on my house this car is not worth it. Every person I know that has bought either a PHEV or total EV has the same experience with range. It is not what is advertised. I read an article on the Ford Lightning and they said when towing a 7500 lb. trailer (truck rated at 7700 lb tow capacity) it was "like driving an F-150 with a 4 gallon gas tank". If you don't care about the range the Outlander is a fairly nice SUV for $28,000. Just don't believe the salesman BS.

bobbyt on October 16, 2020

This was the only reasonably priced plug-in-electric with All Wheel Drive, essential for our location. It has performed reliably and well in all conditions. We have averaged about 75 equivalent MPG.

Climate change is real on December 1, 2019

Twenty two electric range from plugging in this car is perfect for my commute, will only need to buy gas whenever I go on a longer trip. Help save the environment!

DonFour on September 7, 2019

Very roomy both for people and cargo. Quiet and very efficient. Sound system is over the top. I was looking for a SUV PHEV and this is really the only game in town now. Very satisfied and do most of my driving on electricity, not gasoline which was a major purpose in getting it.

ShelleyE on July 24, 2019

I am really glad I bought this car because it is great to drive on electric mode (well powered and quiet) and it has saved me a ton of money on gas. I may fill up the gas tank once a month and it only holds about 8 gallons. The gas engine isn't super powerful but it is more than sufficient. It is a great car for carrying larger items, and the seats fold down really easily. It is a no-hassle car.