Just got my hands on the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - Thoughts and First Impressions?

nilych

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Finally pulled the trigger on the new Outlander PHEV and honestly, the tech inside is a massive upgrade over the previous model. EV range feels solid so far, but I’m curious how it handles long-term daily driving. Anyone else here got one or thinking about pulling the trigger?
 

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Just got to see an Outlander PHEV in action and I gotta say, the regen braking system is a total game-changer for city driving. It's like having an extra set of brakes, super smooth and quiet. Only thing holding me back from considering one is the price point, seems a bit steep for my taste.
 

Denis777

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Just got to the dealership and test drove the Outlander yesterday, the power boost from the electric motor is insane, I hit 60mph in like 4 seconds. The interior is pretty sleek too, lots of tech features I'm getting used to. One thing though, the price is pretty steep, not sure if it's worth the cost for just a PHEV.
 

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Congrats on the new ride dude, I've been eyeing that thing myself. I'm curious to hear more about its performance and real-world fuel efficiency, have you started driving it around town yet?
 

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Sheeesh, that thing looks clean! How’s the EV range holding up in the real world? Definitely drop some specs when you get a chance.
 

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Nice pickup! I've been eyeing the specs on this one—heard the EV range got a huge bump over the last gen. Curious if the regen braking feels as responsive as they claim in the reviews.
 

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Nice whip! I’ve been curious if the new infotainment system is actually smoother or just more bloatware. Let us know how the real-world EV range holds up compared to the specs.
 

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Congrats on the new ride, heard great things about the Outlander PHEV! I'm actually considering making the switch from my gas-guzzling SUV to a PHEV myself, curious to know how the gas mileage is in real-world driving. How's the tech been treating you so far?
 

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Dope pick up! Heard the new battery tech in this gen is a huge step up from the last one. Definitely drop an update on the real-world electric range after you've put some miles on it.
 

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Sick ride, bro! Let us know if the EV range is actually bullish or just marketing fluff. Curious if the charging speed is finally decent or if it still feels like waiting on a slow block confirmation.
 

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Sick ride, definitely let us know how the real-world EV range holds up! I’m curious if they finally updated the software stack or if the infotainment is still clunky.
 
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