2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: U.S. Misses Out on Battery Upgrade Offered in Europe

If you’ve read our first look review of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, you’d know that it is a great value-for-money family SUV packed with plenty of pleasant surprises.

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is now available in U.S. with minor equipment changes. However, while the European markets benefit from a larger battery and extended electric range, the U.S.-spec model retains the existing 20 kWh battery, offering an EPA-estimated 38 miles of electric-only driving range.

U.S.-spec updates for MY2025

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid U.S. spec
Image: Mitsubishi Motors North America

For the 2025 model year, front heated seats are now standard on every trim, while SEL trims gain a panoramic sunroof and a heated steering wheel. My Mitsubishi Connect, which is a standard feature, includes a 5-year Safeguard trial and 12-month Remote trial for MY2025, rounding up the changes.

Interior

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues with the standard 12.3-inch digital driver display, while higher trims feature a 9-inch center touchscreen with built-in navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration.

As before, the top-end SEL trim features a diamond-quilt-stitched semi-aniline leather upholstery. A Platinum Edition package, available on the SEL, introduces light gray leather elements to the interior.

Specifications

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid U.S. spec interior
Image: Mitsubishi Motors North America

The powertrain combines the familiar 2.4-liter MIVEC gasoline engine with twin electric motors, delivering 248 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. It offers a combined range of 420 miles (electric plus gasoline) and retains its DC fast-charging capability via the CHAdeMO system, which charges the battery to 80% in approximately 38 minutes. Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system is standard across the lineup.

Price

The 2025 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is available in four variants, with pricing starting at USD 40,445 and going up to USD 48,895. These figures are MSRP and exclude destination/handling fees, taxes, title, license, dealer charges, and optional features.

European Advantages

In Europe, Mitsubishi has equipped the 2025 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid with a larger larger 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery, enabling up to 53 miles (86 km) of all-electric range (WLTP). This marks an increase over the 20 kWh battery in the U.S. version.

Coupled with a larger 53 liter (14 gallon) fuel tank, the new European Outlander PHEV achieves a total range of 524 miles (844 km), making it suitable for long-distance travel. The revised powertrain delivers an impressive combined output of 302 horsepower, which reflects in better acceleration and performance.

European 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Image: Mitsubishi Motors Europe

Mitsubishi says that the improved powertrain also features refined motor efficiency, seamless transitions between drive modes, and reduced cabin noise for a smoother, quieter ride.

Additional European upgrades include a 12.3-inch infotainment system with enhanced software, a new Yamaha audio system, and revised suspension for improved ride comfort. It remains to be seen if these enhancements are brought to the U.S. market model for MY2026.

Featured image: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV