FINALLY: Mitsubishi Outlander officially returns to PH with up to 1,000km driving range
We’ve said it over and over again, 2026 is the year of the compact SUV. Honda brought us the refreshed CR-V, Toyota brought in the all-new RAV4, the familiar Nissan X-Trail and Kia Sportage nameplates returned, and Mazda has also just launched the third generation CX-5.
Following all that, it’s time for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) to shine as it officially launches the Outlander PHEV. Coming after a few years of previews, the compact SUV returns to the local market after a period of absence. It’s available exclusively in 2.4 GT variant form, and like its last iteration, with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.
Unlike the Nissan X-Trail, which it’s based on, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets the combination of a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder engine (4B12), paired with front and rear electric motors. In total, it produces a combined 302 horsepower and 450Nm of torque.
With a 22.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack, it’s estimated to drive up to 100km on a single full charge, or according to MMPC, “almost” 1000km in total. Charging the battery is done exclusively through Type 2 AC charging, able to receive up to 6.6kW of power, and takes approximately 6.5 hours.
Given that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been teased for our market for a few years now, we are thankfully seeing its latest version, which has a few minor differences compared to when we first saw it.
The overall appearance is the same, maintaining the signature Mitsubishi Dynamic Shield front fascia with slim daytime running lights on top, LED headlights below, and a wide front grille. New are its wheels, which have a six-spoke design and measure 20 inches; its wraparound taillights are now full LED, and the front and rear bumpers get a slightly more rugged look.
The interior also maintains the same overall look, but with an updated infotainment screen, and comes in a two-tone light gray and black colorway. The seats and door panels also get a new stitch pattern.
There’s actually a lot to unpack when it comes to standard equipment on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT. Just to name a few, these include a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, a digital rear-view mirror, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a hands-free power tailgate.
It also comes with the full suite of Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing (MMSS) advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). This includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist, lane departure warning, and more.
Going back to mechanicals and driving performance, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT is equipped with Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (Super-AWC) that brings together Active Yaw Control (AYC), the anti-lock braking system (ABS), Active Stability Control (ASC), and traction control for better traction, stability, and handling across different road conditions.
It also gets seven drive modes—Normal, Eco, Power for the powertrain; and Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, and Mud, which can be used depending on the road conditions or when off-roading. Specific EV drive modes also help optimize range and efficiency, composed of Normal, Save, Charge, and EV Priority.
As for pricing, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT is priced at Php 2,848,000. It’s also available with an introductory price of Php 2,749,000 until September 30, 2026. This puts it at a lower price point compared to the previous-generation Outlander PHEV, which was priced at Php 2,998,000, and at a similar price point as the Honda CR-V RS e:HEV AWD and Mazda CX-60 HEV Turbo AWD, which are priced at Php 2,838,000 and Php 2,890,000, respectively.
As with other Mitsubishi products, customers will be able to take advantage of a standard three-year or 100,000km vehicle warranty, whichever comes first. In addition, it also gets an eight-year or 160,000km battery warranty, whichever comes first.
As they say, the second time’s the charm. With this being the second time Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is offering the Outlander PHEV in our market (fourth for the nameplate), do you think it can enjoy better reception this time around, especially with the fast-paced growth of electrified vehicle sales in the country?
