Cirencester – Sumptuous leather seats that are individually hand crafted, low level mood lighting, a sound system dynamically optimised with the vehicle’s interior acoustics and all-essential multiple USB charging ports are prerequisite in a luxury company car – and standard in the newly launched Outlander GX5h and GX5hs plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
Externally the new models have full length side steps for easier access and the addition of a rear spoiler.
Moreover the new Outlander GX5h and GX5hs invite very little interest from HM Revenue and Customs. The top of the range GX5hs priced at £44,999 attracts just £75 a month in personal benefit-in-kind tax and is exempt from road tax.
The vehicle has phenomenal environmental and economy credentials. It emits just 44g/km of CO2 and the official combined fuel consumption figure is 148mpg. It is eligible for the Government’s plug-in car grant and companies can offset 100 per cent of the purchase value against profits in the first year.
Clive Messenger, Head of Corporate Sales, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, says: “The GX5h and GX5hs plug-in hybrid Outlanders offer such a fantastic package of benefits for both companies and company car drivers – high specification, luxury feel, low running costs, strong environmental credentials. We are expecting it to quickly populate company car choice lists UK-wide.”
Interior
- Sumptuous high-line Nappa leather seats, dash, door and console lining in Porcelain Beige, Claret Red or Gunmetal Grey.
- Acoustically optimised audio system – seven speaker 420W premium Alpine Hi-Fi system, with silk dome tweeters to provide accurate and smooth highs, powerful 16.5cm midrange drivers and 20cm subwoofers for deep lows. The audio system has been specifically tuned for the Outlander GX5h and GX5hs interiors, in a soundproofed audio chamber and using sophisticated sound measurement equipment.
- Floor level, front and rear mood lighting, LED interior lights and ‘puddle’ lamps.
- Front and rear heated seats.
- Twin rear USB charging port.
Exterior
- Integrated side steps.
- Rear spoiler.
- Outlander bonnet badge.
- LED Fog lamps and DRLs with chrome surrounds.
Colours
The new Outlander PHEV GX5h and GX5hs will be available in all five Outlander PHEV colours:
- Atlantic Grey (Metallic)
- Glacier Blue (Metallic)
- White Pearl (Pearlescent)
- Frost White (Solid)
- Amethyst Black (Pearlescent)
THE ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV LAUNCHES IN THE UK
CIRENCESTER, UK – Mitsubishi Motors is pleased to announce the arrival of the game changing Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a car with an impeccable pedigree – and now there is an exciting addition to the range. The Outlander PHEV is, quite simply, the best 4×4 SUV PHEV available in the UK market: the product of years of research and a passion to create a car that can fulfil the promise of a true hybrid.
Representing a hugely exciting opportunity for Mitsubishi Motors, the all-new Outlander PHEV will make a dramatic entrance into Mitsubishi showrooms all across the UK in May although customers can place an order from this week. Eagerly awaited, this SUV is the greenest yet.
The Outlander PHEV is the most practical vehicle that qualifies for the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant (P-iCG) with 5 seats, 4WD capability and a very large boot. The car is kind to the planet emitting just 44 g/km which means that there is no Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) payable.
Pricing
Mitsubishi Motors is delighted to announce that the Outlander PHEV is the only plug-in hybrid in the UK market that does not carry a price premium for its hybrid technology. In other words customers can choose between a diesel or PHEV Outlander for the same price. The entry-level GX3hOutlander PHEV is on sale for£28,249 after the grant. This is the same price as the Outlander diesel GX3 auto.
There are two other Outlander PHEV variants, GX4h priced at £32,899 and GX4hs which is £34,999 (after the grant). There is no charge for the PHEV equipment, but these two variants are £1,000 more than their diesel equivalent due to added specification.
Benefit in Kind
Outlander PHEV’s extremely low emissions mean that the car is perfect for company car drivers. Attracting a benefit in kind rate of 5%, a 40% tax payer will pay just £665 in this tax year, less than some of the smallest cars in the market.
A typical company car driver keeps their vehicle for three years. Over three years a 40% tax payer will save the following money by choosing Outlander PHEV over any of the vehicles listed below:
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£11,201 | with fuel allowance | £18,319 |
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£7,675 | with fuel allowance | £12,449 |
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£10,862 | with fuel allowance | £16,677 |
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£8,541 | with fuel allowance | £13,575 |
Fuel Efficiency
Put simply, the Outlander PHEV offers environmentally friendly, all –electric operation for everyday use and engine power for longer journeys. The vehicle’s unique combination of electric motors and a 2.0 petrol engine give it amazing flexibility in optimising fuel efficiency and environmental performance whilst providing a cruising range of 512 miles.
On electric power only, the Outlander PHEV can travel up to 32.5 miles, enabling it to function entirely as an electric vehicle in most everyday situations – it more than covers the UK’s average daily commute of 25 miles.1
The official fuel consumption figure for PHEV is 148mpg, based on industry standards set by European law. Unlike non-hybrid vehicles, it is hard to predict what MPG the vehicle will return in real life. A lot depends on journey length and speed – for instance, for the average daily commute of 25 miles most people will achieve much higher than 148mpg. For longer journeys at higher speeds it may achieve less than 148mpg.
No Compromise
Despite the Outlander PHEV’s ultra-low emissions and outstanding fuel economy this vehicle is still a fully competitive SUV with no compromises.
No Compromise on Safety
Careful development of the Outlander PHEV’s architecture and safety equipment means that the all-new vehicle achieves an impressive 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating. Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) is standard on all models along with 7 SRS airbags and Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) safety body, so the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is fully equipped to protect occupants in the event of a collision.
The range topping GX4hs comes with the advanced e-assist safety system: Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Mitigation and clever Adaptive Cruise Control technology.
It also has an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), which produces an audible warning sound to alert pedestrians when in EV mode. This can be heard whenever the vehicle is in motion, up to a speed of 22mph.
No Compromise on Space and Quality
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers style and substance. Benefitting from advanced specifications, the ‘peaceful’ Outlander PHEV has good positioning of sound proofing materials, the exhaust noise has been reduced and extra ‘engine room’ soundproofing added in order to ensure the vehicle remains as quiet as EV Drive Mode, even when the engine is in use.
Style and substance are also reflected in the interior of the vehicle. A simple, tasteful design with smooth lines made from high-quality materials gives the Outlander PHEV a rich, premium feel.
The crystal fibre-like dashboard ‘envelopes’ the driver, and there are ergonomic steering wheel controls and high-resolution, easy-to-read instrument displays including a hi-definition LCD multi information display system which provides easy access to a range e-Assist and eco-driving support data, including vehicle energy flow. On the GX4h and GX4hs, the Mitsubishi Multi Communications System also shows this information.
There is certainly no compromise on room with masses on interior cabin space and a 463L volume to the cargo area.
No Compromise on Performance, Ride and Handling
Storing the drive battery under the floor improves safety by lowering the centre of gravity and reducing roll movement, without affecting SUV functionality.
Twin Motors
Smaller, lighter, higher output versions of the permanent magnet synchronous motors used in the i-MiEV are located front and rear. These have a maximum output of 60 kW each and maximum torques of 137 Nm (front) and 195 Nm (rear), and deliver high torque and power from the outset.
Twin Motor 4WD
Leveraging its proven expertise in 4WD control technology, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has developed a new Twin Motor 4WD system that delivers power independently to the front wheels (from the front motor and/or engine) and rear wheels (from the rear motor). The use of motors and absence of mechanical connections such as a propeller shaft mean the Twin Motor 4WD delivers better response and finer control than conventional 4WD systems and reduces friction loss.
Twin Motor 4WD is coupled with MMC’s S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) integrated vehicle dynamics control system, which combines front- and rear-wheel-drive control and left- and right-wheel-brake control to provide consistent handling and unbeatable stability on the road. Two modes are offered, selectable at the flick of a switch: Normal Mode for ordinary conditions and Lock Mode for enhanced all-terrain performance.
Drive Modes
The Outlander PHEV has three drive modes:
1. EV Drive Mode
EV Drive Mode is an all-electric mode in which the front and rear motors drive the vehicle using only electricity from the drive battery.
2. Series Hybrid Mode
In Series Hybrid Mode, the petrol engine operates as a generator supplying electricity to the electric motors.
3. Parallel Hybrid Mode
The system switches to Parallel Hybrid Mode when the vehicle reaches high speeds. In this mode the high- efficiency petrol engine provides most of the motive power, assisted by the electric motors as required
2.0-litre Petrol Engine
The Outlander PHEV also comes with an efficient 2.0-litre petrol engine. It is fitted with MMC’s MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control) technology, which keeps the engine in optimal efficiency ranges by continuously varying the timing of the air intake valves according to engine speed in Parallel Hybrid Mode.
Drive Battery
The drive battery is a high-capacity lithium-ion battery developed for the PHEV system based on the technology used in the i-MiEV. It consists of 80 cells housed in a battery pack enclosed in a secure frame, and has a total voltage of 300V and total storage capacity of 12.0 kWh.
Transaxles
Taking advantage of the fact that electric motors require no complex transmission mechanisms, the front and rear transaxles incorporate simple single-speed fixed-reduction gears for smoother travel, free from ‘shift shock’. The front transaxle also has a built-in clutch that switches the system to Parallel Drive Mode mainly for engine-powered travel at high speeds.
Regenerative Braking
During deceleration, the motors function as generators so that electricity can be generated to charge the drive battery. The regenerative braking can be increased when the brake pedal is pressed. The strength of regenerative braking is adjustable using the selector lever, which has three strength settings, and a paddle selector on the steering wheel, which offers six strength settings.
No Compromise on Specification
The range will start with a GX3h specification. This has the following key specification items:
- 18” alloy wheels
- Cruise control
- Dual-zone climate control air conditioning
- Privacy glass
- Electric folding/heating mirrors with indicators
- Leather steering wheel
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Bluetooth hands-free
On top of the GX3h, the GX4h has:
- Sat-nav with HD seven-inch touchscreen
- Wide-beam HID headlamps
- Heated front seats/power driver’s seat
- Reversing camera
- Leather seats
- DAB radio
- Electric sunroof
- Power tailgate
- Mobile App
- Timers to control heating/cooling and charge times
Over the GX4h, the GX4hs has the following items:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision mitigation system
- Lane departure warning
Mitsubishi Remote Control
The Outlander PHEV can be remotely controlled through specially-designed smartphone or tablet applications, making available a variety of functions, including scheduled charging, pre-air conditioning, and access to information on battery charge and door status (on GX4h and GX4hs). The app to enhance PHEV ownership offers:
- Compatible with Android & iOS.
- Communicates via a LAN.
- Remotely control the climate control.
- View the current charge level.
- View time left to charge.
- Timer settings for charging and climate control.
- Access to various vehicle system settings.
- No subscription.
An Array of Colours
Keenly anticipated by Mitsubishi’s dealer network, not to mention thousands of loyal Mitsubishi owners across the UK, the all-new Outlander PHEV will be ready to order April 1st and will be available in the following colours:
- Glacier Blue (Metallic)
- Amethyst Black (Metallic)
- Titanium Grey (Metallic)
- Frost White (Solid)
- White Pearl (Pearlescent)
Aftersales
Warranty
The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers a 3-year / unlimited mileage warranty on all ICE components and a 5-year / 100,000 mile warranty on EV components. As with all Mitsubishi models, the Outlander PHEV will come with a pan-European roadside assistance package valid for 3-years. The service interval for the new Outlander PHEV is 12,500 miles/12 months (whichever occurs first) and Mitsubishi’s extremely competitive service plan (MSP), covering the first three scheduled services is available for just £500.
Insurance
The all-new Outlander has achieved a very competitive insurance group rating as below:
- PHEV GX3h – 26E
- PHEV GX4h – 27E
- PHEV GX4hs – 24E
Future Proof
- Residual values (RV), based on the GX4h over three years/30,000 miles, have been set at 49%.
View From The Top
Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, Lance Bradley, said:
“Having the first SUV plug-in hybrid in the UK market that has no premium over its diesel equivalent, has 4×4 capability with an EV range of 32.5 miles, can achieve 148mpg under the right circumstances and has emissions as low as 44g/km, puts Mitsubishi at the forefront of a new era in the automotive industry.
“This vehicle is extraordinary and very different to other hybrids in the market and we are delighted that the range starts from £28,249 but the vehicle has also met the high levels of criteria required to qualify for the Government Plug-in Car Grant. With such low CO2 from 44g/km the Outlander PHEV also benefits from £0
Vehicle Excise Duty.
“And if you are a company car driver, the BIK is just 5%, which is a virtual pay-rise of hundreds of pounds per year.
“Therefore, it will appeal to a wide cross section of private individual and business users, with its exciting combination of innovation, style and technology. It truly is a car without compromise.”
In A Nutshell
The new, assertive Outlander PHEV offers a very comforting sense of quiet, protection and safety to its occupants – a quality car of substance, it’s more economical, dynamic, safe and has outstanding environmental credentials. With this in mind, the new Outlander PHEV represents a truly segment-leading SUV.
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PLUG-IN HYBRID EV START OF SALES IN EUROPE
Today, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) starts retail sales of its pioneering Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (or “PHEV”) with the first units reaching The Netherlands – the designated launch country in Europe – after production commenced late August at MMC’s Okazaki plant, near Nagoya.
Wave # 1
Much expected by dealers and customers in a region forecasted to be its largest global market, Outlander PHEV has already achieved over 10,000 signed orders across Europe since December 2012.
Managing a fine balance between production capacity and overall demand, MMC will launch Outlander PHEV sequentially in Europe, starting with selected PHEV markets (The Netherlands, Nordic countries, etc) from this month onwards.
Competitive
Quite competitive (purchase price and running costs), the EU-specs Outlander PHEV only differs from its Japanese market equivalent in complying with mandatory EU regulations and with a chassis fine-tuned to better suit European driving style.
As a reminder, essential EU market performance figures for the (permanent electric ”Twin Motor 4WD”) Outlander PHEV include:
- Maximum driving range : 824 km*
- Range in Pure EV Mode : 52 km*
- Fuel consumption : 1.9 l/100 km*
- CO2 emissions : 44 g/km*
- Maximum speed : 170 km/h (where legal)
- Charging:
- 5 hours – normal charging (230V / 10A)
- 30 minutes – quick charging / up to 80% (CHAdeMO standard)
- Max. cargo volume: 463 l (VDA method – w/rear passengers)
- Towing capacity: 1,500 kg (w/brakes)
- Curb weight: 1810 kg
*measured as per EU mode
Neither a mere adaptation of an existing Internal Combustion Engined (ICE) vehicle, nor a dedicated Plug-in Hybrid EV high tech showcase, Outlander PHEV is rather a further variant of New Outlander – next to the petrol or diesel options – and developed as such from the start of the program: a unique / no-compromise proposal in the industry….
… The first self-power generating Twin Motor (permanent) 4WD Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
Outlander PHEV meets its market at a time of profound changes in the mindset of global customers, vindicating Mitsubishi Motors’ claim of 20% of its production made of electric/hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2020.