- The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gains a larger 22.7-kWh battery.
- Electric-only range increases to 45 miles with improved efficiency.
- Pricing rises to $44,990 in the U.S., including the destination fee.
Mitsubishi, a brand nowhere near as popular in the USA as it once was, is still building cars and refreshing them. The latest example is the 2026 Outlander PHEV, which has just received a mid-cycle update. It comes with more power, more EV range, and several other small changes to the platform.
There is a significant downside, however. U.S. pricing now starts at $43,245 before a $1,745 destination fee ($1,870 in Alaska and Hawaii), bringing the total to $44,990. The outgoing 2025 model year began at $40,445 with a $1,445 destination fee, totaling $41,890. The 2026MY therefore costs $3,100 or 7.4 percent more overall, with destination rising by $300 and the base MSRP by $2,800.
Larger Battery Expands EV Range
The biggest change for 2026 is under the floor. The Outlander PHEV now uses a 22.7-kWh battery, up 15 percent in capacity, which helps boost electric range to 45 miles. Mitsubishi also added a new cooling system and revised thermal management, allowing more EV operation in different driving conditions while increasing total system output to 297 horsepower. Efficiency improves as well, with MPGe rising to 73.
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Those updates come alongside retuned steering and revised suspension settings, changes Mitsubishi says improve both confidence and driver engagement. All models continue to use the company’s Super All-Wheel Control system, which actively manages torque and braking at each wheel.
Revised Cabin Materials
Inside, the plug-in hybrid adopts the same mid-cycle refresh introduced on the gasoline Outlander last year. That means new materials, revised storage areas, redesigned cupholders, and available cooled front seats. Higher trims get a 12-speaker Yamaha audio system, while additional sound insulation is meant to make the cabin quieter at highway speeds.
Exterior changes are more subtle, but include a new grille, bumper designs, LED lighting, and 18- and 20-inch wheel options. With the addition of a mild-hybrid model for 2026, every Outlander sold in the U.S. is now electrified. Mitsubishi says that move is part of its Momentum 2030 plan, which promises a steady rollout of new or revised vehicles each year through the end of the decade.
The Outlander PHEV will be offered in ES, SE, SEL, and a new Black Edition trim, and continues to come with one of the longest warranties in the industry, including a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. That matches Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis. No automaker offers more. The 2026 model arrives in dealerships in May and continues to serve as the brand’s flagship in the U.S. lineup.
