Mitsubishi unveils refreshed 2026 Outlander PHEV

The updated plug-in hybrid compact SUV gets more electric range, better fuel efficiency and more standard comfort features.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV front and side — *The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was unveiled in Montreal. – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada photo*

Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off its updated Outlander PHEV.

The plug-in hybrid three-row compact SUV received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2026 model year and was unveiled in Montreal, Que. on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

The refresh brings more standard premium and comfort features, and an improvement to the powertrain.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV front — *The updated powertrain gives the Mitsubishi Outlander more electric, gasoline and hybrid efficiency. – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada photo*

Powertrain update

As reported by this blog a few weeks ago, Natural Resources Canada sort of spoiled the big powertrain reveal by releasing fuel-economy figures, but as a reminder we’ll go over the details again.

The SUV retains the same 2.4-litre engine from before, but gets a larger battery, which results in better electric-only, hybrid and gasoline-only efficiency.

Updated figures are as follows:

All-electric range – 72 kilometres (improvement from 61 km)
Electric and gasoline fuel consumption – 3.2 Le/100 km (improvement from 3.6 Le/100 km)
Gasoline-only fuel consumption (city/highway/combined) – 8.6/8.6/8.6 L/100 km (improvement from 9.2/8.7/9.0 L/100 km)

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV side — *The refreshed Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can go father on a tank of fuel than the outgoing model. – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada photo*

Mitsubishi said the 2026 Outlander PHEV now has a combined electric and gasoline driving range of 690 kilometres, which is higher than what NRCan reported, and an improvement from 2025.

The company said the updated powertrain also gives the Outlander PHEV more electric power, thus improving acceleration.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior — *The interior of the Outlander PHEV has been updated. – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada photo*

Interior updates

On the inside, the SUV gets a new centre console design, new seat materials and colour options, the inclusion of a Yamaha sound system, which is said to be a significant audio upgrade, and a new 12.3-inch infotainment display. The driver display was updated with new graphics.

These new features are standard on all trims.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Yamaha speaker grille — *A Yamaha sound system is now standard across the entire Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV model range. – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada photo*

Canadian market details

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada said full pricing details will be announced soon, but the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) will start at $50,498, an increase of $2,200 over the 2025 version. The MSRP doesn’t include various fees and levies, which add a few thousand dollars to the purchase price.

All versions sold in Canada feature Mitsubishi’s All-Wheel Control system and a suite of advanced driver assistance systems.

The updates to the Outlander PHEV follow similar updates to the ICE version of the Outlander, which saw more comfort features added in 2025 and received a new mild-hybrid powertrain for 2026.

The 2026 Outlander PHEV will go on sale in Canada in February. For updates, visit the Mitsubishi Canada website.