Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Paris Motor Show, which opens later this month, will see the debut of the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV.
Based on the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander, the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) version borrows much of its technology from the all-electric i-MiEV and combines it with a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that uses the MIVEC variable valve timing system.
+Front+Side.jpg "Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013) Front Side")
Retaining its all-wheel drive configuration, the Outlander PHEV features a 300 V, 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that’s connected to two electric motors. Powering an axle each, they are both rated at 80 bhp (60 kW / 81 PS), although the front one produces 137 Nm (101 lb/ft) of torque compared to the rear’s 195 Nm (143 lb/ft).
+Drivetrain+Schematic.jpg "Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013) Drivetrain Schematic")
+Front+Side+X-Ray.jpg "Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013) Front Side X-Ray")
Fully recharging the batteries from flat is estimated to take around 4.5 hours using a domestic 200 V supply, while a quick charge facility would replenish them to 80% capacity in half an hour.
Running in all-electric EV Drive Mode, the range is expected to be just 34 miles (55 kilometres). That doesn’t seem particularly impressive, but the figure has been calculated according to the stringent JC08 method.
Two other drive settings will be available, both of which are selected automatically: Series Hybrid Mode employs the engine purely as a generator to supply current to the electric motors, while Parallel Hybrid Mode sees the engine becoming the main power source, assisted by the electric motors only when they’re needed.
Mitsubishi’s target combined fuel efficiency is an exceptional 172.3 mpg (1.6 l/100km / 61 km/l).
The Outlander PHEV will be launched first in Japan in early 2013, with Europe, North America and other selected territories due to follow afterwards.
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Based on the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander, the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) version borrows much of its technology from the all-electric i-MiEV and combines it with a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that uses the MIVEC variable valve timing system.
+Front+Side.jpg "Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013) Front Side")
Retaining its all-wheel drive configuration, the Outlander PHEV features a 300 V, 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that’s connected to two electric motors. Powering an axle each, they are both rated at 80 bhp (60 kW / 81 PS), although the front one produces 137 Nm (101 lb/ft) of torque compared to the rear’s 195 Nm (143 lb/ft).
+Drivetrain+Schematic.jpg "Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013) Drivetrain Schematic")
+Front+Side+X-Ray.jpg "Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013) Front Side X-Ray")
Fully recharging the batteries from flat is estimated to take around 4.5 hours using a domestic 200 V supply, while a quick charge facility would replenish them to 80% capacity in half an hour.
Running in all-electric EV Drive Mode, the range is expected to be just 34 miles (55 kilometres). That doesn’t seem particularly impressive, but the figure has been calculated according to the stringent JC08 method.
Two other drive settings will be available, both of which are selected automatically: Series Hybrid Mode employs the engine purely as a generator to supply current to the electric motors, while Parallel Hybrid Mode sees the engine becoming the main power source, assisted by the electric motors only when they’re needed.
Mitsubishi’s target combined fuel efficiency is an exceptional 172.3 mpg (1.6 l/100km / 61 km/l).
The Outlander PHEV will be launched first in Japan in early 2013, with Europe, North America and other selected territories due to follow afterwards.
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV costs
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