The Outlander PHEV may look the same as the regular gas-powered model, but inside, you’ll find an entirely different powertrain. This SUV was designed to take you farther without as many environmental effects. You can do your part to save the planet with an Outlander PHEV. Here are some of the top eco-friendly features of this new plug-in hybrid SUV.
What Does PHEV Stand For?
The PHEV on the new Outlander model stands for a plug-in, hybrid electric vehicle. You can also think of it as powerful, high-tech, environmental, and visionary. No matter where you’re going, the advanced hybrid design was made to save you time and money at the pump, be better for the environment, and help preserve our planet for future generations.
Driver Selected Modes
With various driver-selected modes, your Outlander provides you with just the right amount of traction and control for the current selection. Traditional modes include normal, gravel, and S-AWC ECO mode. The S-AWC mode is super all-wheel control which combines several different technologies to supply you with ample traction to make it through various road and weather conditions.
New for this year, you get snow mode for added traction on slippery surfaces. Sport mode is also available and adds extra throttle response to kick it up a notch when you’re feeling a little extra pep. No matter what’s going on around you, you’ll experience responsive handling and an improved driving experience.
The Power Behind the Name
The advanced design of the PHEV automatically switches between gas and electric to deliver on-demand performance and incredible fuel efficiency. Under the hood, there’s a new and improved 2.4-liter four-cylinder gas-powered engine paired with twin electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack. In EV mode, the Outlander is powered by twin electric motors, with the sole energy source coming from the lithium-ion battery pack. This means 100% electric power for zero-emission driving.
In the Series Hybrid mode, the Outlanders lithium-ion battery pack is charged with the gas-powered generator to supply the twin electric motors with power. This mode will be used when the battery is running low or when you need to amp up the power and speed quickly.
There’s also the Parallel Hybrid mode. This mode is used when extra power is needed, such as when you’re driving up a steep hill. The clutch, which is located within the front axle, is engaged into Parallel Drive Mode. The 2.4-liter engine powers the front wheels, then it takes any excess electricity and sends it back to the lithium-ion battery back. Regenerative braking uses the energy that’s lost between the brake pads and wheels and will convert that energy for later use. These different PHEV modes help provide you with up to 74 MPGe.
If you’re interested in doing your part in saving our planet, come check out the Outlander PHEV for yourself today. You can visit our dealership in Morrow, GA, Heritage Mitsubishi-Morrow, and take one out on a test drive and see which premium trim level suits you best!
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