![]() We'll wait to see what real-world driving actually yields, but 22 miles on all-electric power is similar to how far you can go in other plug-in hybrids. Mitsubishi says the Outlander plug-in can travel about 22 miles on a full charge, and you can charge from 120-volt, 240-volt or DC fast-charger sources. Total system output is 197 horsepower, yet the Outlander PHEV's key appeal to most drivers will be its plug-in rechargeability. Sophisticated computer processing determines the best way to dole out power to all four wheels, although drivers can also manually engage a four-wheel-drive lock mode when desired. The engine and electric motor combination drives the front wheels, while a second electric motor drives the rear wheels. It's a different story under the hood, where a four-cylinder gas engine joins electric hybrid components. But for the PHEV decals and badging, you wouldn't know the difference. Starting at about $35,000 before applicable tax credits, the Outlander PHEV looks pretty much the same as its gas engine-only counterpart. Now it makes its debut in the United States. ![]() Mitsubishi has sold the Outlander PHEV in other global markets for two years.
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