2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV - POV FIRST IMPRESSIONS

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The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a more modern interior and a refined powertrain. While sharing many components with the Nissan Rogue, its Mitsubishi powertrain delivers a combined 248 horsepower and an estimated 38 miles of electric range. The reviewer highlights the spacious interior, comfortable ride, and the convenience of features like heated seats and a heated steering wheel. However, the third-row seating is deemed minimally useful, and the "innovative" one-pedal driving system is criticized for its inconsistency and moving brake pedal. Performance is described as adequate for casual driving but lacks the responsiveness of competitors like the RAV4 Prime. Despite its premium price point, the Outlander PHEV is considered a respectable and efficient plug-in hybrid option, particularly praised for its all-wheel-drive capabilities in adverse conditions.