The updated Outlander plug-in hybrid has a longer electric range and new features, but it's more expensive than before, amid growing competition from budget-priced Chinese alternatives.
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The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has arrived in Australia with a longer electric-only driving range, tweaked styling, new features, and price rises of up to $3000.
The updated Outlander PHEV line-up is priced from $58,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level ES – up $1700 – and tops out at the Exceed Tourer, now listed at $74,490 plus on-roads, up $2700.
The ES is similar in price to a better-equipped, top-of-the-range BYD Sealion 6 ($56,990), Australia's top-selling plug-in hybrid SUV.
However, the cheapest Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV still undercuts established-brand rivals such as the Mazda CX-60 P50e ($63,790 to $81,990) and Skoda Kodiaq PHEV ($63,490).
The 2026 price rises are offset by a longer list of standard features, as well as an increase in the claimed electric-only range to compete with the latest plug-in hybrids from China.
The new 22.7kWh battery is rated to deliver an electric range of 86km in European WLTP testing, or 103km under the more lenient NEDC test standard, up from 84km NEDC for the previous model's 20kWh battery.
The combined power output from the 2.4-litre non-turbo petrol engine and dual electric motors has risen from 185kW to 221kW, according to Mitsubishi Australia's data.
Claimed fuel consumption in NEDC testing has dropped from 1.5 litres per 100 kilometres to 1.2L/100km, in a lab procedure that, as with all other PHEVs, heavily favours electric power.
There are four hybrid modes – Normal (petrol and electric mix), Save (maintain current battery charge), Charge (use the engine to charge the battery), and EV (electric priority) – plus six regenerative braking levels controlled through steering wheel paddles.
The PHEV mirrors design changes to the petrol-only Outlander line-up, with a new front grille insert and lower bumper garnish, smoked tail-light lenses, LED rear indicators and reverse lights, and new 18- and 20-inch wheel designs, depending on variant.
Inside, the centre console has been reworked in all Outlander variants with repositioned cupholders, a 45 per cent larger under-armrest storage area, and an updated wireless phone charger design.
In the rear, the seatbacks have been lengthened, and the padding updated, to improve comfort and support, according to Mitsubishi.
Other changes include revised tuning of the advanced safety systems, a new steel bonnet and front wheel arches to reduce interior noise, and reworked suspension, steering and tyres tuned in Australia for claimed improvements in comfort and handling.
New features across the range include a larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Android Auto, a driver monitoring camera, and Mitsubishi Connected Services support.
The ES gains an eight-speaker Yamaha Premium sound system and a 360-degree camera, while the Aspire scores a heated steering wheel, lane centring, traffic-jam assist, and a seven-seat layout, replacing a five-seat configuration.
The Exceed and Exceed Tourer revert to five seats from seven, but gain ventilated front seats, a digital rear-view mirror and aluminium pedal covers. Exclusive to the flagship grade is brown semi-aniline leather and a 12-speaker Yamaha Ultimate stereo.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is available now.
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
A full list of standard features is yet to be confirmed by Mitsubishi Australia.
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES standard features include:
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire adds (over ES):
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed adds (over Aspire):
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer adds (over Exceed):
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