![]() ![]() It has also seen a significant price cut, with prices now starting at under €40,000 when you take the SEAI electric vehicle grant and the VRT reduction into consideration, which is significantly cheaper than the price of the updated diesel-engined model. The upshot of all this mechanical and electrical newness is that the Outlander PHEV can get through the tougher WLTP-NEDC2 fuel economy tests with barely a dent in its official CO 2 figure, which now stands at 46g/km. The front electric motor (yes, this being a Mitsubishi, it's full-on four-wheel drive even running on just the batteries) continues with its 82hp rating. The battery stack now has a higher power capacity, which results in an increased 45km one-charge range, while the rear electric motor now develops 95hp. The electric side of things has been upgraded too. ![]() So, out goes the old 2.0-litre petrol engine and in comes a 2.4-litre unit, running on the fuel-saving Atkinson cycle (which holds the intake valves open a little longer - good for economy, but not so good for power). Last time out it was a major change for the styling this time it's a rather more profound update to the mechanical and electrical package. Mitsubishi was one of the first brands to introduce a plug-in hybrid to the market, and this is actually the second major update of the car. ![]() This is the much-updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. ![]()
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