"Mitsubishi Outlander" A new generation plug-in hybrid SUV that sells good driving

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A plug-in hybrid vehicle equipped with a battery with a larger capacity than a normal hybrid vehicle and capable of driving a certain distance with a motor. [Image] What does Mitsubishi "Outlander" look like? One of the most popular plug-in hybrid vehicles is the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Outlander was launched in Japan in 2005 as Mitsubishi Motors' first crossover SUV. The plug-in hybrid model set from the second generation attracted attention as the world's first plug-in hybrid SUV, and has been deployed in Japan, Europe, Australia, North America, and ASEAN, and has sold a total of approximately 290,000 units. The third-generation Outlander in the Japanese market will be released in December 2021 with only plug-in hybrids. It's a popular car model that received about 7 times the target in pre-orders, but what kind of car is it?

Powerful exterior based on the concept of "BOLD STRIDE"

The exterior of the Outlander is based on Mitsubishi's unique SUV design, and features a new concept "BOLD STRIDE." )” is characterized by its styling. The front face is a new generation of Mitsubishi Motors' design concept "DYNAMIC SHIELD", and a powerful styling is achieved by combining a massive fender that wraps around the large-diameter wheels and a sharp character line. A total of 10 body colors are available as part of the hard, bright, and clear diamond color series, including three colors: White Diamond, Red Diamond, and Black Diamond, which is newly added to the Outlander PHEV.

The interior features an instrument panel that inherits the characteristics of successive generations of Mitsubishi vehicles, and a sound system that realizes powerful music playback

Adopting the "HORIZONTAL AXIS" concept that inherits the characteristics of the car, it claims to express a clear sense of strength and openness. A sense of luxury is achieved by using a wide floor console with presence and soft pads and stitching throughout. In addition, the driver's seat, front passenger seat, and rear seat are equipped with a "3-zone independent temperature control type fully automatic air conditioner" that can set the temperature individually, and a door panel jointly developed with BOSE and equipped with damping material and service hole cover. And, nine speakers are installed in the car. By equipping some grades with the BOSE premium sound system that realizes powerful music playback, you can enjoy driving.