All-New 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV named Green Car Journal’s 2023 Family Green Car of the Year

FRANKLIN, Tenn., November 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Awards are starting to roll in for Mitsubishi’s all-new 2023 Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), even before the first vehicle has been delivered to a customer in the U.S. Today, the Outlander PHEV announced as 2023 Family Green Car of the Year^™” and best performer in the segment as part of green car diary 2023 Green Car Awards. This is the third time in the past five years that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the world’s best-selling PHEV SUV¹was recognized by the publication.

“We spent a lot of time and over 20,000 miles behind the wheel of the previous generation Outlander PHEV, which allowed us to really appreciate its capabilities,” said Ron Coganeditor and publisher of green car diary and GreenCarJournal.com. “We are extremely impressed with the sophisticated styling and engineering of the next-generation 2023 Outlander PHEV, and particularly appreciate its significantly greater all-electric and overall range. It’s a deserving winner of the family green car award. year 2023 of the magazine.^™ award.”

The Outlander PHEV has been recognized for its blend of environmental performance and family versatility in a popular crossover package. The publication further recognized the Outlander PHEV for its offering of plug-in electric vehicle (EV) efficiency and sport utility capability. green car prices^™ highlight the best environmentally friendly new model year vehicles to help with purchasing decisions.

“What a great way to kick off the launch of the 2023 Outlander PHEV,” said Marc Chaffin, President and CEO of MMNA. “This vehicle is Mitsubishi Motors’ flagship – clean, quiet electric powertrain up to 38 miles, the ease of refueling and convenience of a gasoline engine, styling that sets it apart from other vehicles on the road and room for everything With hybrid system engineering designed to maximize EV-ness, it’s clear that the Outlander PHEV plays a central role in our 2030 environmental goals as we aim to a 40% reduction in global CO2 emissions.”

The Outlander PHEV combines the superior efficiency of an electric vehicle, the utility of a crossover, and the stability and handling provided by Mitsubishi’s standard Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system. .² The PHEV has an all-electric driving range of 38 miles paired with a gasoline engine to combine for an EPA-estimated total range of 420 miles.³ The S-AWC system has been modified specifically for the Outlander PHEV’s unique dual electric motor configuration to enable maximum performance and superior traction and safety, especially in severe weather conditions.

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Disclaimer

1. Based on IHS Markit New Registrations of plug-in hybrid and all SUV body styles for January 2012 – October 2021 compiled from governments and other sources (as appropriate). IHS Markit captures 95% of global new vehicle volumes in more than 80 countries.
2. Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) adds Active Yaw Control (AYC) to realize the AWC concept at a very high level. This integrated vehicle dynamics control system manages the driving forces and braking forces of all four wheels to help achieve vehicle behavior that matches the input of the driver under various driving conditions. S-AWC is not a substitute for safe and careful driving. S-AWC cannot prevent crashes or loss of traction in all conditions. Use caution to give your full attention to operating the vehicle in all road conditions.
3. Up to 38 miles electric range on a full charge and a combined electric + gas range of 420 miles. Electric + Gasoline combined fuel economy of 64 MPGe. EPA highway mileage estimate. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions. To be used for comparison purposes only.

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Thanks to a network of approximately 330 partner dealers across United StatesMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the United States. In its 2030 environmental goals, MMNA’s parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, has set a target of reducing CO2 emissions from its new cars by 2030 by leveraging electric vehicles – with PHEVs as part of it. mistress – to help create a sustainable society.

MMNA is headquartered in Franklin, TNas well as the company’s operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Floridaand Virginia.

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