Canadian Premiere: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the First Compact Plug-in Hybrid SUV

Published on January 12, 2018 in Montreal by Alain Morin

Long awaited and long promised, the Canadian production version of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has finally arrived to the Montreal International Auto Show. This plug-in hybrid compact SUV features a naturally aspirated, 2.0L four-cylinder engine that delivers 119 horsepower and works in unison with two 80-horsepower electric motors. The 12-kWh lithium ion battery provides about 50 km of range in fully electric mode. Note that it boasts all-wheel drive and a towing capacity of 1500 pounds (680 kilograms).