If you have been holding out on switching to an electrified vehicle because
pure EVs make you nervous on long provincial road trips, Mitsubishi is about
to hand you the ultimate cheat code. The Japanese automaker is officially
reviving a crowd favorite in the Philippines this August, and it is coming in
spicy GT trim. Say hello to the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander GT PHEV, a
sharp-looking, twin-motor crossover designed to handle school runs without
dropping a cent on gas while still letting you road-trip up to Baguio without
charging stops.
The Return of a Pioneer
Cast your mind back a few years, and you might remember when Mitsubishi
introduced the previous-generation Outlander PHEV to local showrooms. It was
ahead of its time, but the market was not quite ready for plug-ins yet. Fast
forward to today: EV charging stations are popping up in major malls, fuel
prices fluctuate weekly, and buyers are practically begging for smart hybrid
options.
Recognizing this shift, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines previewed the
fourth-generation model at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS),
confirming its official nationwide arrival this August.
Sharp Looks, Premium Vibe
First impressions? This is not the understated crossover of the past. Up
front, it sports Mitsubishi’s aggressive Dynamic Shield design language,
framed by distinctive LED headlights and active grille shutters that close at
high speeds to cut down aerodynamic drag.
Riding on bold 20-inch alloy wheels clad in performance rubber, the GT
variant steps into upmarket territory. Inside, the cabin gets a serious
promotion:
- Supple full-leather seating with room for five.
- Dual 12.3-inch displays for driver instruments and infotainment.
- Custom Yamaha Dynamic Sound system delivering studio-quality acoustics.
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite paired with a 360-degree camera system for tight parking spots.
The Powertrain Magic: How It Works
The real party piece sits beneath the floorboards. Instead of a standard
hybrid layout that relies heavily on an internal combustion engine, the
Outlander GT PHEV flips the script:
- Dual Electric Motors: A front motor and a rear motor deliver instant electric torque to all four wheels, giving you continuous traction control courtesy of Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC).
- 2.4-Liter Engine & 22.7 kWh Battery Pack: A quiet 2.4-liter MIVEC engine works alongside a high-capacity lithium-ion battery.
- Real-World Flexibility: You get up to 86 km of pure EV driving on a single charge. That means your daily city commute can run purely on electricity. When you need to head out of town, the gasoline engine seamlessly kicks in as a generator/booster, pushing overall range up to 844 km.
Powering Your Campsite (Literally)
Need another reason to keep an eye on this launch? Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
capability comes integrated into the vehicle. Outfitted with onboard power
outlets, the Outlander GT PHEV can run appliances, charge laptop gear, or
illuminate your setup on weekend camping trips — turning your crossover into a
high-capacity mobile power bank.
What’s Next?
With formal launch details and local pricing expected on August 20, 2026, the
midsize hybrid segment is about to get much more interesting. If you want
executive crossover comfort without the gas station headaches, keep your
calendar marked for Mitsubishi’s August debut.
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