We’ve officially surpassed the 20,000-mile mark in our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV compact utility.

Over a quarter of the 5,000 miles since our last update were driven on the always-congested I-95. The point in our annual Roebling road trip is to test high-performance cars on track, but it’s also turned into a bit of an outing for our Long Termers, too. The Outlander has exceeded expectations yet again. No wonder it’s our MotorWeek pick as Best Small Utility of the year!

We all continue to rave about its comfort. A smooth ride, plenty of room— you’ve heard it all by now. The outside profile doesn’t immediately scream “large,” but it becomes rather apparent once you’re onboard… or loading up for a long weekend getaway.

The PHEV system also maintains its top scores. We have observed a slight dip in efficiency, down to an average of 29.7 MPG, due to a lack of plugging during on our recent road trips. But that’s the glory of PHEVs: Electrified efficiency during regular commutes, no worries about infrastructure on longer drives.

And it doesn’t matter if it’s a short jaunt or a long haul. This Outlander PHEV has provided us with the space and utility we need. Admittedly, we haven’t gotten much use out of the third-row seats, but these two behind me have really racked up the miles in the second row. And because it’s so quiet in EV mode, we don’t have to shout to talk to each other. Do we, guys?

GIRL: Yes, we do!

BOY: Yes!

Before another winter storm makes its way here, we’ve equipped our Outlander with Bridgestone winter tires. Nothing to report yet, but we’re hoping to use them for their intended purpose soon.

See more of updates with our 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV here: https://motorweek.org/long_term/2023-mitsubishi-outlander-phev/
Watch our full Road Test with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: https://motorweek.org/road_tests/2023-mitsubishi-outlander-phev-2/

Check out more of our Long Term fleet here: https://motorweek.org/reviews/?_reviews=long_term

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