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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:30 Walk around
3:40 Cargo area
4:41 Back seat
5:16 Looking inside
7:19 Drive Modes
9:10 PRNDL and adjustable regen
10:34 Drive review – Overview
11:05 Drive review – Acceleration
11:43 Drive review – Fuel Economy
11:56 Drive review – Powertrain
14:49 Drive review – Drive Modes and Regen
16:44 Drive review – Brake Feel
17:27 Drive review – Chassis
19:24 Drive review – Conclusion

Basic Spec Box:
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL
Base price: $37,490
Price as tested: $38,175

Powertrain
Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Power: 126 horsepower at 4500 rpm
Front electric Power: 80 horsepower
Rear electric Power: 94 horsepower
System Power: 221 horsepower
Engine Torque: 148 lb-ft at 4500 rpm
Front electric Torque: 101 lb-ft
Rear electric Torque: 144 lb-ft
System Torque: 245 lb-ft (estimated)
Transmission: single-speed drive down gears for the electric motors
Drive: all-wheel-drive
Battery: 13.8 kWh

Fuel Economy
Combined EV + Gas 74 mpg
Combined Gas only 26 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 184.8 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Height: 67.3 inches
Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 4224 lbs
Interior volume: 102 cu ft (according to Mitsubishi)
Cargo volume (behind 2nd row /1st row): 30/67 cu ft (according to Mitsubishi)

Calculated weight to power: 19.1 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: na
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: na
Government classified size: small sport utility vehicle

Options: Ruby black pearl paint, $395; Welcome package (carpeted floor mats, etc.), $150; Charing cable storage bag, $70; wheels locks, $70

Recorded
25th of August 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/