2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has landed in Australia: More range, more power, more stuff, more dollars
The updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has arrived in Australian showrooms with longer range, more power and higher prices across the range as the plug-in hybrid medium SUV faces growing competition from a wave of cheaper Chinese electrified rivals.
Pricing for the refreshed Outlander PHEV now starts from $58,990 before on-road costs for the entry-level ES, rising to $74,490 for the flagship Exceed Tourer.
The updated range is priced as follows, with old pricing in brackets:
• Outlander PHEV ES AWD (5-seat) – $58,990 ($57,290)
• Outlander PHEV Aspire AWD (7-seat) – $66,790 ($63,790)
• Outlander PHEV Exceed AWD (5-seat) – $71,640 ($69,290)
• Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer AWD (5-seat) – $74,490 ($71,790)
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The price rises come as the electrified medium SUV segment becomes increasingly crowded with lower-cost plug-in and range-extender rivals from China.
Among them, the BYD Sealion 5 is priced from $33,990, the Geely Starray EM-i from $37,490 and the Chery Tiggo 7 starts from $39,990 drive-away. The BYD Sealion 6 opens from $42,990 and Leapmotor’s C10 REEV range-extender SUV is priced from $43,888.
None of those rivals offer the Outlander’s seven-seat configuration available in the Aspire grade. Previously it was also offered in the Exceed, Exceed Tourer and special edition GSR. The first two revert to five seats, the latter is paused for now but may return.
While all that means the price of entry to a seven-seat Outlander PHEV is priced more accessibly, the Aspire is outpriced substantially by the three-row $45,990 drive-away Chery Tiggo PHEV
The updated model brings a significantly revised plug-in hybrid powertrain, including a larger 22.7kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers a claimed 86km electric-only range under the WLTP test cycle.
Under the NEDC standard the figure is listed at 103km, up from 84km previously.
Combined system output has also increased to 221kW, with Mitsubishi claiming improved acceleration while reducing highly theoretical combined fuel consumption to 1.2L/100km (NEDC).
The Outlander PHEV continues to use a twin-motor all-wheel-drive system paired with a 2.4-litre petrol engine that can either power the front wheels directly or act as a generator to recharge the battery.
Drivers can choose between four EV drive modes — Normal, EV Priority, Save and Charge — allowing them to prioritise electric driving or preserve battery energy for later use.
Mitsubishi says the updated Outlander PHEV also receives revised suspension and steering tuning developed with Australian road conditions in mind, including recalibrated shock absorbers, a smaller front anti-roll bar and updated electric power steering mapping.
Design changes include revised front and rear bumpers, updated wheel designs and LED rear lighting, while a steel bonnet and front fenders are claimed to improve cabin noise insulation.
Inside, the centre console has been redesigned to increase storage capacity, while new seat padding has been introduced in the second row to improve comfort. Higher grades add features such as ventilated front seats and a Yamaha-developed premium audio system.
The Outlander PHEV remains covered by Mitsubishi’s 10/10/10 Diamond Advantage program, which includes up to a 10-year/200,000km vehicle warranty when serviced within the dealer network, along with capped-price servicing and roadside assistance.
