Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV City Cruiser Rides Low, Slow
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV won’t arrive in the U.S. until 2015, but it already has sales traction in Japan and the Japanese automaker brought a custom version to the Tokyo Auto Salon.
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Lowered on HKS Hipermax coilovers, the Outlander PHEV features 20-inch wheels from Rays wrapped with Toyo tires. The exterior has been accented with a more aggressive front add-on while the interior benefits from a set of Bride seats.
Last year, Mitsubishi sold 8,100 Outlander PHEVs in Japan, which is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a pair of electric motors and a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It’s good for an all-electric range of 34 miles with a total driving range of 547 miles.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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