Today comes news from Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi reportedly will bring plug-in hybrid SUV in the world. Yes, this is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), will be introduced at the beginning of January 2013, in Japan.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV comes in 3 driving modes, the EV Drive, Hybrid Series and Parallel Hybrid. For the EV drive mode using only electric power. Series Mode Hybrid, the gasoline engine operates as a generator of electricity to electric motors. The system will switch to this mode if the battery starts to weaken and strong performance is required such as acceleration, overtaking, or uphill.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is equipped with a lithium-ion battery, using a gasoline engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (118 hp). It took 4 hours battery fully charged at the source voltage of 200V.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV priced at ¥ 2,894,000. so we wait Outlander PHEV presence, in early 2013.
