Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - Real World MPG [SPONSORED]
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Tried and Tested
The new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a breath of fresh air. Its economy is officially rated to 148mpg and the car emits just 44g/km of CO2, yet unlike other plug-in hybrids, amazingly, it costs no more to buy than the equivalently-specified diesel version.
Mitsubishi challenged us to see what economy we could achieve with the Outlander PHEV out in the real world -- and in our video you can see how it performed on two different commutes.
During our time with the Outlander PHEV, we also found out what it's like to drive, how it measures up in terms of practicality and whether it is still a genuine off-roader. Finally we surveyed the Auto Express team to find out what they think of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's price.
Industry-leading Pricing
After taking into account a £5,000 Government grant, the Outlander PHEV starts from £28,249 - that's the same price as the similarly specified diesel model.
Until now, every other plug-in hybrid has cost significantly more to buy than its internal combustion-engined equivalent. This means it often takes a while before you really get to take advantage of their lower running costs. But with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, because there's no price premium you start saving straight away.
The Outlander PHEV will also be very enticing to company car drivers. Attracting only 5 per cent Benefit In Kind (BIK) in the first year means it will cost a higher rate tax payer from just £665 (40% tax payer) -- that's thousands of pounds less than its nearest rivals. There are further savings, too. The hybrid won't cost you a penny in Vehicle Excise Duty nor to drive into the centre of London as it's exempt from the Congestion Charge.
But, of course, we must not forget the impressive economy. Under the standard European economy test cycle, the Outlander PHEV is capable of 148mpg.
Tried and Tested
The new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a breath of fresh air. Its economy is officially rated to 148mpg and the car emits just 44g/km of CO2, yet unlike other plug-in hybrids, amazingly, it costs no more to buy than the equivalently-specified diesel version.
Mitsubishi challenged us to see what economy we could achieve with the Outlander PHEV out in the real world -- and in our video you can see how it performed on two different commutes.
During our time with the Outlander PHEV, we also found out what it's like to drive, how it measures up in terms of practicality and whether it is still a genuine off-roader. Finally we surveyed the Auto Express team to find out what they think of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's price.
Industry-leading Pricing
After taking into account a £5,000 Government grant, the Outlander PHEV starts from £28,249 - that's the same price as the similarly specified diesel model.
Until now, every other plug-in hybrid has cost significantly more to buy than its internal combustion-engined equivalent. This means it often takes a while before you really get to take advantage of their lower running costs. But with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, because there's no price premium you start saving straight away.
The Outlander PHEV will also be very enticing to company car drivers. Attracting only 5 per cent Benefit In Kind (BIK) in the first year means it will cost a higher rate tax payer from just £665 (40% tax payer) -- that's thousands of pounds less than its nearest rivals. There are further savings, too. The hybrid won't cost you a penny in Vehicle Excise Duty nor to drive into the centre of London as it's exempt from the Congestion Charge.
But, of course, we must not forget the impressive economy. Under the standard European economy test cycle, the Outlander PHEV is capable of 148mpg.