Video Summary - 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Long-term Test Intro

Key takeaways about the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (long-term test intro)

Refreshed model for 2026, including:
- Exterior updates
- Interior updates, such as a 12.3-inch infotainment screen
- A new Yamaha sound system
Electric range improvement: 72 km (up from 61 km in the previous generation)
Charging details:
- Can charge from a standard 120-V outlet
- Estimated ~16 hours to fully charge from zero
- Uses CCS and CHAdeMO charging ports
- No Tesla NACS port access (an adapter is required if needed)
Fuel economy claim (when EV range is depleted):
- Mitsubishi states 8.6 L/100 km (the tester reports better than this)

Strong EV capability: reviewer highlights that “72 km of range is amazing,” with real-world testing showing pretty good numbers
No big early problems: the reviewer says they “really like it so far” and haven’t encountered major issues yet
User interface strengths:
- Climate control buttons are praised
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work smoothly after setup
Comfort/fit for some third-row users:
- A 7-year-old in a booster seat fits fine

Third-row usability is very limited
- The SUV is primarily a two-row vehicle; the third row is described as mostly for emergency use
- A cargo cover blocks access to the third row unless removed
- Cargo space is reduced when the third row is in use
- Third-row legroom is about 400 mm (compared with ~1,000 mm in the second row)
- The reviewer notes the third row “barely fits my shoes”
- Bigger or longer-legged passengers will likely struggle
Car seat constraints
- A booster seat works, but a larger car seat won’t fit
- A forward-facing car seat causes legs to stick up/out, constantly hitting the back seat
Minor infotainment usability quirk
- When adjusting settings, the gear icon appears in the top-right instead of where users typically expect (left side)

Non-PHEV Outlander starts around $36,000
PHEV adds roughly + $15,000, bringing entry pricing to about $50K
Top trim is about $10,000 more; this tester is just over $60,000
Planned competition:
- The tester plans to compare against other PHEVs, specifically calling out the Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid

Despite the third-row and cargo compromises, the reviewer’s early impression is largely positive:

Strong connectivity: wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
Good climate controls
Promising real-world EV range and fuel economy
Main disappointment: third-row practicality, especially for child car seats

72 km EV range (up from 61 km)
2026 refresh: exterior + interior updates
12.3-inch infotainment plus new Yamaha sound system
Cargo: about 362 L in the trunk area (with the third row up, described as limited)
Third row: emergency-oriented, limited legroom (~400 mm), tight for adults
Cargo cover affects third-row access
Child-seat fit limitations:
- Booster seat okay
- Larger car seats won’t fit
- Forward-facing seats interfere by jamming legs into the back seat
Infotainment:
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto is smooth
- Settings UI quirk: gear icon in top-right
Charging:
- 120-V charge time ~16 hours
- CCS + CHAdeMO
- No NACS without an adapter
Claimed gas economy: 8.6 L/100 km (tester sees better)
Pricing tiers:
- ~$36k non-PHEV
- PHEV starts around ~$50k
- Tester: just over $60k
Planned competitor: Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid

Single main speaker: Renita Naraine
- Covers key evaluation points including EV range claims, charging details, third-row practicality, infotainment usability, and pricing comparisons.