Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for sale in Kenya

About the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Introduced in 2013, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was one of the first plug-in hybrid SUVs to enter the Kenyan market. The regular Outlander SUV has enjoyed good success in the country over the years, so Kenyans have equally accepted the similarly styled Outlander PHEV. Being a plug-in hybrid SUV, the Outlander PHEV has a hybrid system battery pack and two electric motors that combines forces with a naturally aspirated petrol engine to propel the SUV. This battery pack can be recharged using an external power outlet. Because of Kenya’s poor public EV-charging station infrastructure, Outlander PHEV owners have to invest in home EV-charging units to get the most out of this SUV’s advanced hybrid system. Thankfully, the SUV can be powered solely by its naturally aspirated petrol engine, so you won’t get stranded when the SUV’s hybrid battery pack gets depleted.

Here are answers to some of the questions asked by people who are thinking about importing a used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV into Kenya.

What are the main features of the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the same aesthetics as the third generation Outlander. Its exterior is sleek and elegant, with smooth lines and endearing curves. It also has swept-back headlights and a smaller grille with chrome detail. The post-facelift models are even more captivating on account of their additional front-end chrome and sharper styling.

Inside the PHEV, its central multimedia display is one of the few areas as well where the hybrid operations are obvious. The infotainment is easy to use, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Some of its models may include driver-assistive technologies like lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic high beams. The rest of the cabin is highly functional, with comfortable seats and high quality upholstery materials.

How spacious is the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The other difference between the Outlander and the Outlander PHEV is that the PHEV seats five while the former seats seven. That is due to the extra space needed to house the hybrid battery pack. At the back, the PHEV offers 463 liters of boot space, which is adequate for a midsize hybrid SUV.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander fuel efficient?
The Outlander PHEV is available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder MIVEC engine that pairs with two electric motors. The combined output of this powertrain comes to 197 horsepower. The fuel efficiency of this powertrain depends on the SUV’s drive mode.

In pure EV mode, the SUV is driven solely by its electric motors for up to 55 km, so no petrol is consumed in this mode. Therefore, if you can limit the distance you cover in a day with the SUV to within 55 km and plug-in your SUV to recharge when you get home from work every day, you can drive the SUV in pure EV mode for many days with only having to pay extra for the electricity you will use to recharge it.

When the hybrid battery pack charge level is low or during sudden acceleration, the hybrid powertrain switches to Series Hybrid mode, whereby an ICE generator is engaged to help power the electric motors. When more power is required, e.g., during intense acceleration or spirited driving, the powertrain switches to Parallel Hybrid mode, which activates the petrol engine. In this mode, the electric motors and the petrol engine join forces to drive the SUV. In this mode, this SUV can deliver a fuel economy of up to 61 km per liter.

However, worth noting is that when the electric motors get fully depleted, e.g., during long-distance trips, the petrol engine takes on the full burden of propelling the SUV. When that happens, it can return a fuel economy of up to 11 kilometers to the liter.

What is the ground clearance of the Mitsubishi Outlander? Does the Mitsubishi Outlander have good ground clearance?
The clearance of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been said to be 184 mm, probably due to the powertrain. It is slightly lower than the industry average for compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV and Outlander.

Can you find spare parts for a used Mitsubishi Outlander? Is it easy to find spare parts for?
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not very different from the Outlander apart from the engine. Provided the parts are not related to the powertrain, it should be easy to source them. However, issues with the electric motor can be tricky as the market has not yet become accustomed to hybrid models, so it would be expensive to fix such an issue. Mitsubishi also has a long history within the market, so it should be easy to attain parts from the model regardless of the location.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander a reliable car? Does it have a good resale value?
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a reliable car considering it has the same parts from the Outlander apart from the engine bay. It has also easily passed crash tests, so it is a safe vehicle. The standard safety packages like electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seating, and lane departure warning add to this factor, especially in the higher trims. It is still relatively new, so the pricing is quite high. In time it will reduce, but at the moment, the resale value of the Mitsubishi PHEV should be increased. The high build quality and the hybrid addition to the model are some of the factors behind the pricing.

Given the benefits that its hybrid powertrain offers, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is an excellent midsize SUV option for people who work in the city or who do short daily commutes. In such applications, it will be even more fuel efficient than a small economy car. However, it can also double up as a weekend road-trip vehicle when necessary.

What is the price of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Kenya?

Prices of locally used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Kenya will range from as low as KES 2,450,000 to around KES 6,850,000 for new models. Below is a price guide of newly imported Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Nairobi and Mombasa.

Are you looking at buying new or used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Kenya? Are you looking at selling your used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Kenya? Do you want to know the prices of new or used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Kenya? Do you want to know how to import Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV from Japan? Please visit our show room in Karen, Nairobi and our sales agents will guide you.

Below is a list of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for sale in Nairobi, Kenya and also others available in Japan. You can now buy and import year 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV from Japan to Kenya.