The Ultimate in Intelligent Motion - the Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) is a full up, family-sized 4x4 SUV which utilizes both electricity and petrol to return exceptional fuel consumption, whilst the combination of powertrains result in CO2 emissions of just 41g/km. Together, this provides startling financial benefits, yet with absolutely no compromise in terms of practicality or go-anywhere, all-weather drivability.The Outlander PHEV combines this knowledge and experience with the four-wheel drive practicality of the legendary Shogun and the cutting-edge performance technology developed for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. It was the world’s first 4WD Plug-in Hybrid SUV, and already a piece of automotive legend.To understand the Outlander PHEV’s supremacy, it uses series parallel hybrid technology but it is really an electric vehicle at heart. Unlike other hybrids, most of the time motion comes from its twin electric motors, and it is this bias which makes the vehicle so utterly awesome. In EV mode the PHEV can travel up to 33 miles: far, far greater than most hybrids and ample distance for the average daily commute. EV mode means no petrol, no emissions, and no need to expect a trade off in terms of power – torque is instant and the top speed actually exceeds the UK legal limit. When more power is needed, or when the battery’s charge falls, the Series Hybrid mode kicks in, with the internal combustion engine acting as a generator. For longer periods of high-speed motoring the Parallel Hybrid mode takes over, the transition is seamless, no decisions to make. The PHEV can automatically select the optimum mode, but there is the option to save or extend battery usage at the flick of a switch.The cabin is properly indicative of this vehicle’s breeding, with cushioned surfaces, a solid build and cool styling which reinforces the overall ambience of quality. There is enormous attention to detail and a host of luxuries which make travelling a genuine pleasure, heated seats and steering wheel, dual zone climate control air conditioning and a state-of-the-art, multi-function communication system which allows control smartphone’s applications and services through the touchscreen. The Mitsubishi Multi Communication and Smartphone Link systems, as well as the Multi-Information Display, show functions unique to the PHEV: energy flow, driving range, energy usage, etc, encouraging an economic drive. Specific 4 Features: Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert LED headlamps with auto-levelling LED front fog lamps Electric glass sunroof Power tailgate 360-degree camera Black leather seats with powered driver’s seat Steering wheel heater Satellite navigation with HD 7'' touch-screen (in lieu of SDA)Specific 4hs features: Forward Collision Mitigation system with pedestrian detection Lane Departure Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Unintended Acceleration Mitigation System Front and rear parking sensors Headlamp auto high beamThe Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV standard specifications can be seen in the brochure under Technical Overview.