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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review
It’s a big hit here, and the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in SUV has just got better
Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid is a big success. To quantify that, this one vehicle takes 50% of all sales in the EV and PHEV sector in the UK. In those sectors it’s the biggest seller in both the UK and Europe. Sales in the UK to June 2015 were 7255 units, which is more than double the sales of Nissan’s Leaf. That’s a success.
Part of it is down to the fact that it is the only petrol-electric hybrid SUV on the market. That means it also gets the £5000 government grant so the price to the consumer is about the same as that of the diesel version. But the emissions mean it has a BIK tax rate of only 5%, which makes for an attractive company vehicle.
And it’s all been upgraded. This is a market where Mitsubishi has gained an early advantage and it intends to hammer that advantage home. The idea is to make this latest version more European. Certainly the front end has a more dynamic appearance, while the bumpers, which have added 40mm to the length, help make the Outlander look lower and more purposeful.
Read more: Birmingham Mail
UK’s Top 20 Plug-In Electric Cars – Mid-2015
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remains the best selling plug-in car in the UK according to latest RAC Foundation report on plug-in car grant claims.
The Japanese plug-in hybrid, through the end of June, noted 12,066 registrations out of 35,241 total. That’s more than one third of all plug-ins sold in the UK.
The ratio in Q2 was even higher – 41% (2,293 out of 5,568).
With the newly refreshed, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV coming, things become even more exciting.
Here are some interesting comments from Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation:
“The march of Mitsubishi continues with the latest data showing the Outlander plug-in hybrid extending its lead over the Nissan Leaf as the most popular ultra-green car in the UK.
“The success of the Outlander looks to be down to three things: a high-profile advertising campaign, good range, and probably most importantly competitive pricing which makes it as affordable to buy as the diesel equivalent.
“But that price is dependent on the government grant. Ultimately all ultra-green cars will have to stack up commercially when the grants are withdrawn. What ministers must ensure is that both consumers and manufacturers have a clear idea of when and how the scheme will come to an end.
“The interesting question is whether Mitsubishi are making money from this model or using it as a loss leader to gain market share and drive out competitors.
“It is worth noting that the growth in the number of ultra-low carbon vehicles on the road slowed significantly in the latest quarter compared with the previous. This is probably due to seasonal variations in car buying volumes but industry and ministers will be keeping a keen eye on the trends to make sure demand isn’t stalling.”
Read more: Inside EVs
Frankfurt shows off new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
I’m looking forward to this reaching the UK – especially the V2H option.
Mitsubishi confirmed that the new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which in July went on sale in Japan, will be unveiled in Frankfurt at the 66th International Motor Show (IAA).
Sales of revamped Outlander PHEV in Europe will begin in September.
On the stage Mitsubishi will also present its rally version of the Outlander PHEV, which will compete in the Baja Portalegre 500 cross-country rally (after its rally in Asia).
The Japanese manufacturer for the very first time seems to willing to sell Outlander PHEV in Europe with optional V2H system (previously available only in Japan).
With ICE backup, and external V2H bi-directional CHAdeMO charger, the Outlander PHEV could supply power in emergency situations.
“MMC will also have a display outlining Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) electricity supply system that will be available for the new Outlander PHEV.”
Total sales of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV already stand at some 70,000.
Read more: Inside EVs
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2015) review
Car Magazine reviews the Outlander PHEV
► Petrol-electric plug-in hybrid SUV
► Averages 148mpg – on paper…
► Tall car, low CO2 emissions, and low tax
Mitsubishi success stories have been a bit thin on the ground since the WRC glory days and Evo/Impreza wars heyday. But the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is actually doing rather well for itself, in the world of fleet sales at least.
That’s because PHEV, of course, stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, and the Outlander’s partial electrification means it’s allowed to declare improbably low CO2 emissions of 44g/km, which in turn mean a lower-than-low company car tax band.
Officially, it’s the best-selling plug-in car in the UK – and by an enormous margin. That alone makes it worthy of investigation. Is the PHEV’s appeal more than just BIK-band deep?
How much does the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV cost?
Were you to buy one outright, prices start at £28,249 for the entry-level GX3 trim, rising to around £40k for the most kit-laden examples at the time of writing (and with the current £5k government grant for plug-in cars factored in). Post-grant, the PHEV is priced to compete directly against the conventional diesel-engined Outlander. So there’s no hefty premium for plugging in here.
But the majority of Outlander buyers are likely to be spending their company’s money, not their own, because it’s in the fleet world that the PHEV makes the most sense. That 44g/km CO2 rating places the car in the lowest possible BIK banding of 5% (for 2015/16 – it’ll rise a little each year), which represents a temptingly huge potential saving over a similarly sized conventionally powered SUV. Plus the handy bonus of ducking under the London congestion charge.
Read more: Car Magazine
UK plug-in car sales led by Mitsubishi Outlander
The Outlander PHEV continues its sales success in the market, according to the Daily Record.
Mitsubishi have never been the most fashionable car firm – until now.
Sales are up 133 per cent thanks to their Outlander plug-in SUV becoming an overnight success.
The Outlander became the UK’s favourite plug-in vehicle in March this year, when it overtook the Nissan Leaf’s all time sales. In May 2015 it outsold its nearest competitor by nearly three to one, indicating a strong market preference for the versatility and practicality of hybrid plug-ins over pure battery electric vehicles.
The Outlander PHEV has a range of 32.5 miles in electric mode alone – more than enough to accommodate the average daily commute. The vehicle’s official fuel consumption figure is 148 miles per gallon and it has emissions of just 44g of CO2 per kilometre.
Mitsu’s SUV success has also had an impact on UK electric sales.
Interestingly, 11,842 ultra-low-emission vehicles were registered last month, a four-fold increase on the same period last year.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the rise is down to better consumer awareness of the benefits of Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicles, as well as a wider choice. Just six ULEVs were available to choose from in 2011, compared to around 20 today.
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said:
“The remarkable growth in demand for plug-in vehicles is expected to continue as the range of ultra-low-emission vehicles on sale increases.”
Renault Zoe & Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Lead The Pack
[From 31 May] Electric vehicle (EV) sales figures for the European market during the month of April 2015 are now in, and things are looking good. The continent had its third best month ever with regard to total EV sales — seeing a 40% growth rate as compared against April 2014.
Altogether, roughly 11,500 electric vehicles — this includes plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) of course — were registered during the month of April in the European market. This means that EVs now make up roughly 1% of the total new vehicle market. Not bad. EVs and PHEVs certainly have come quite some way over the last few years. It’s hard to say for sure, but they certainly do seem to be on the verge of a breakout from niche status — though perhaps those sorts of changes are more a generational thing, and still a few years off?
EV Europe Sales April 2015With regard to April 2015 sales, the Renault Zoe and the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In were nearly tied at the top of the units sold list — with 1,728 units sold and 1,700 units sold, respectively. Following quite a ways behind those two was the Volkswagen e-Golf — with 1,022 units sold. In fourth, the Nissan LEAF was still going strong — with 978 units sold. Tesla did pretty well as well, with sales of 856 units during April.
Read more: Clean Technica
Almost 20% Of Mitsubishi Sales In Europe Are Plug-Ins
Almost 20% Of Mitsubishi Sales In Europe Are Plug-Ins; Outlander PHEV Sales Exceed Regular Outlander
A few years ago, Mitsubishi set a goal of 20% plug-in electric car sales by 2020.
Well, in Europe Mitsubishi has almost reached the target five years ahead of schedule.
2014 fiscal year ended in March with Mitsubishi reporting total European sales at 153,747 vehicles, out of which 44,963 Outlanders.
Outlander is available in a plug-in hybrid version and that is the version that’s most popular with 25,266 sales! Regular Outlander didn’t even reach 20,000.
Outlander PHEV accounted for 16.4% of all Mitsubishi sales in Europe.
On top of that, the Japanese company can add at least a few hundred i-MiEVs.
In Japan, Outlander PHEV had some 8,629 sales in the most recent fiscal year.
Source: Inside EVs
Plug-In Electric Car Sales In UK Went Through The Roof – 6,000 In March
Number plate changes in March and September always raise car sales in the UK and that was no different last month.
Just as we predicted, expecting a record high 5,000-7,000 plug-in car registrations, the UK landed at 6,114 electric car registrations in March!
This is over 400% more than in March 2014 and the registrations bar jumped off our graph scale!
Market share for plug-ins exceeded 1.2% of all new car registrations.
The big winner is Mitsubishi, which said that 55% of all plug-ins sold in the UK in March (3,300) were Outlander PHEVs!
“Mitsubishi Motors (UK) confirmed earlier this month that exactly a year after its launch, the Outlander PHEV has now overtaken every other plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicle, including the Nissan Leaf and the Toyota Auris and Yaris hybrids. The Outlander PHEV accounted for 55% of the plug-in car market in the month of March[2].”
Mitsubishi Motors (UK) Managing Director, Lance Bradley, said:
“For Mitsubishi, 2014 has been an incredible year of dramatic growth across the Mitsubishi range. We have made impressive and sustainable progress, and as confirmed last week, we are delighted to have broken records with the launch of the UK’s best-selling hybrid vehicle. There is a great feeling across the Mitsubishi network – FY14/15 has been a very special year.”
Nissan can be happy too, as 1,254 LEAFs were delivered.
Plug-in hybrids had 4,209 registrations, while pure electric had 1,905.
Source: Inside EVs
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review, Small Business – Video
Here is a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owner story video.
If you would like to know why people decide to buy a plug-in hybrid and what benefits they get from doing so, then please go ahead and check out this video.
Mark Bowler, using an Outlander PHEV for just about a month, still has more than half tank of gas left since buying it.
“Mark Bowler, Sales Director at The Window Exchange based in Northwich, explains how his customers have already noticed the Outlander PHEV and why they all want to know how it works.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQgn28I-dQQ
Source: Inside EVs