This Family SUV Has A Hidden Talent! Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2026 Review

Late last year Mitsubishi upgraded the Outlander hybrid with a bigger battery, more power and additional features across the range. Beneath the skin and spec sheets, the Japanese brand also improved noise suppression and riude quality with Aussie know-how. In doing so, though, the price has gone up making Mitsubishi’s plug-in family hauler more expensive than rivals such as the BYD Sealion 6 and Geely Starray EM-i. Have Mitsubishi’s subtle tweaks been enough to give the Outlander PHEV the punch it needs to ramp up sales? Road test editor John Law finds out the new car is what it should have been from the start though isn’t sure about the value equation in our detailed video review. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - styling 1:26 - front seat 4:15 - back seat 5:34 - boot space 6:40 - EV stats 7:22 - running costs 8:49 - on-road impressions 13:21 - hidden talent 14:49 - honest verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!