OREANDA-NEWS. December 26, 2012. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that the new Outlander PHEV will go on sale at dealerships throughout Japan from January 24, 2013. Powered by the Plug-in Hybrid EV System powertrain derived from MMC's lineup of electric vehicles (EVs), the Outlander PHEV will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of JPY 3,324,000 - JPY 4,297,000 (including consumption tax). The Outlander PHEV qualifies for Japan's "eco-car" tax incentives*1 and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Subsidies for measures designed to promote introduction of clean energy vehicles" (maximum JPY 430,000)*2, making the actual cost to the customer as low as JPY 2,894,000.
 
*1: Japanese automobile acquisition tax and motor vehicle tonnage tax exemptions.

*2:  For fiscal 2012, intending owners are eligible to receive a maximum subsidy of JPY 430,000 on approval of an application submitted to the Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center. However, this maximum can increase to JPY 460,000 for Outlander PHEVs fitted with a quick-charging function (factory option).

World's first is a combination state-of-the-art technologies
 
The world's first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Outlander PHEV represents a fusion of the EV technologies developed by MMC for models such as the i-MiEV, 4WD technologies honed in the Lancer Evolution, and SUV know-how gained from the Pajero (Montero or Shogun in some countries). The result is a groundbreaking new model that brings together the superior environmental performance and quietness of an EV, the stability and handling of a 4WD, and the practicality of an SUV, so that the driver can enjoy the benefits of:
 
Environmentally-friendly all-electric operation for everyday use and mainly motor-powered hybrid operation for longer journey
Outstanding motive performance from its Twin Motor 4WD System
Unique functionality made possible by the high-capacity battery, including 100V AC power supply capable of delivering up to 1,500W of electricity*3 as an external power source and Battery Charge Mode which allows the battery to be charged by the engine either when stationary or on the move
*3. 100V AC power supply (1,500 W) is available as a factory option.
 
The Outlander PHEV will be available in five trim levels: the base G, the G Safety Package fitted with MMC's "e-Assist" (Japan-market name) advanced safety technology system, the G Navi Package, which comes with on-board navigation and other features, the G Premium Package, which features a RockfordFosgate® Premium Sound System and leather-upholstered seats for extra comfort, and the built-to-order E.
 
MMC has made state-of-the-art safety technology more accessible for anyone who wants the Outlander PHEV. The acclaimed e-Assist advanced safety technology package - now installed in over 80% of new Outlander models in Japan - is available as standard equipment from the trim level of G Safety Package and higher, for a difference of as low as just JPY 95,000 over the base G.