Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has partnered with Nashville-based nonprofit Cumberland River Compact to provide a one-year loan of a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) through its Community Utility Vehicle (CUV) Program. This collaboration supports the organization’s vital work in education, restoration, and outreach initiatives that protect and enhance the Cumberland River and its tributaries.
The Outlander PHEV, with its three-row seating and seven-passenger capacity, will allow Cumberland River Compact to expand and streamline its field operations. Combining SUV versatility with eco-friendly efficiency, the vehicle offers 38 miles of all-electric range and a total driving range of up to 420 miles, along with Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) for dependable performance on riverside terrain.
“Cumberland River Compact is very thankful to MMNA for its partnership and loan of the Outlander PHEV, which will play an important part in our efforts to keep Tennessee’s water clean and healthy,” said Mekayle Houghton, Executive Director of Cumberland River Compact.
MMNA’s CUV Program provides vehicles to nonprofits addressing local community needs, offering sustainable and versatile transportation solutions. Katherine Knight, MMNA Senior Vice President and head of the company’s charitable programs, explained, “This partnership addresses a tangible need in the greater Nashville area and underscores Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to a sustainable society.”
The CUV program is a key part of MMNA’s larger corporate social responsibility initiative, “Driving Confidence – Driving Community,” which emphasizes how local efforts can create significant impact. Past program partnerships have supported organizations such as Tucker’s House, Community Resource Center, Charis Health Center, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, and Record the Journey.
At Heritage Mitsubishi, we’re proud to see Mitsubishi vehicles making a positive difference in the communities we serve. The Outlander PHEV not only delivers exceptional capability and efficiency, it also empowers nonprofits to make a greater impact.
