2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The CarCody take

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a standard-size SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA range is 44 miles. Combined fuel economy is 73 MPGe or 27 MPG, with the same 27 MPG city and highway ratings. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500.

Who it suits. SUV buyers who can charge at 240 volts Drivers wanting all-wheel drive with plug-in-hybrid operation

What it is

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a standard sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It uses a plug-in-hybrid powertrain with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic transmission.

Its EPA range is 44 miles. The vehicle is listed as a gasoline-fueled plug-in hybrid.

The EPA numbers

The Outlander PHEV returns 73 combined MPGe. Its combined gasoline rating is 27 MPG, and both city and highway ratings are 27 MPG.

EPA energy use is 47 kWh per 100 miles. Charging at 240 volts takes 6.5 hours. Tailpipe emissions are 97 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500. That figure pairs with the vehicle's 27 MPG combined gasoline rating and 73 MPGe combined rating.

Your actual cost will depend on how much you drive and how often you charge, but the EPA estimate gives this SUV a yearly fuel benchmark.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, place this SUV with other plug-in hybrids and fuel-efficient SUVs. Its defining figures are a 44-mile EPA range, 73 combined MPGe, and 27 combined MPG.

The model is made by Mitsubishi. The supplied figures do not provide another model's numbers for a direct MPG or range matchup.

Who it suits

This Outlander suits a buyer who wants an SUV body, all-wheel drive, and plug-in-hybrid operation in one vehicle.

The 44-mile EPA range may fit driving that stays within that distance between charges. The 27 MPG gasoline rating provides the reference for trips beyond that range.

Trade-offs

The plug-in system brings a 6.5-hour charge time at 240 volts and energy use of 47 kWh per 100 miles. You also have a 27 MPG combined gasoline rating when using fuel.

City and highway economy are identical at 27 MPG. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500, and the vehicle has one NHTSA recall listed.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV if your priorities are an SUV body, all-wheel drive, and a plug-in-hybrid setup with a 44-mile EPA range. Its 73 MPGe combined figure rewards charging, while the 27 MPG gasoline rating sets expectations for fuel use. A 240-volt charge takes 6.5 hours, so regular charging is part of the ownership routine. The $2,500 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate gives you a clear running-cost starting point.