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Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed local pricing for the “significantly updated” Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV), launching immediately.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV update, which primarily consists of a small battery capacity increase and more power, sees prices rise as much as $3000 for one variant.
Now starting from $58,990 before on-road costs, the base ES now costs $1700 more, while the top-spec Exceed Tourer is now $74,490, an increase of $2700.
The mid-size family SUV now comes with a 22.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack, up from 20kWh, which increases its NEDC electric-only range from 84km to 103km. Under more widely used (and more accurate) WLTP testing, Mitsubishi claims its EV range is 86km.
Claimed fuel consumption under NEDC testing drops from 1.5L/100km to 1.2L/100km, though the testing undertaken to achieve this would have seen full EV mode used for much of the driven distance.
Mitsubishi also claims power output for the drivetrain system, which consists of a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and two electric motors driving all four wheels, is 221kW - this is up significantly over the previous 185kW.
While the engine and motors' individual peak outputs are unchanged, the new system allows the trio to reach a collective peak power at a higher point. Mitsubishi doesn't quote a total torque output.
Four drive modes, Normal, Charge, Save, and EV, also allow the driver to decide how much the Outlander is relying on the electric elements of its drivetrain.
Australian-specific ride and handling changes have been made for the update, including a set of recalibrated shock absorbers at the front and rear, and an anti-roll bar with a smaller diameter. Power steering mapping has also been adjusted to “improve on-centre feel and linear turning response”.
Cabin noise is reportedly helped by a new steel bonnet and front fenders, plus specific new Bridgestone tyres aim to lower road noise.
Aerodynamics have been improved by some styling changes in line with the combustion variants, Mitsubishi says, while lighting has changed with the addition of rear LED lamps.
Also key to the update is the changing of seating arrangements. The Aspire and Exceed have switched which grade is available with five or seven seats.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s General Manager of Product Strategy, Bruce Hampel, says the Outlander PHEV is “more powerful than ever before, whilst simultaneously improving efficiency and pure EV range through Mitsubishi's latest generation PHEV powertrain”.
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Australian pricing
| Variant | Pricing |
| ES (5-seat) | $58,990 (+$1700) |
| Aspire (7-seat) | $66,790 (+$3000; previously 5-seat) |
| Exceed (5-seat) | $71,640 (+$2350; previously 7-seat) |
| Exceed Tourer (5-seat) | $74,490 (+$2700; previously 7-seat) |
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Australian specifications
| Powertrain | 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine; dual electric motors |
| Power | 221kW |
| Transmission | single-speed |
| Battery size | 22.7kWh |
| Driven wheels | AWD |
| Fuel use | 1.2L/100km (NEDC) |
| Fuel tank | 56L |
| EV range | 86km (WLTP) |
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