Strengths
- PHEV cheaper than Outlander
- S-AWC AWD on PHEV
- Cabin reasonable
Weaknesses
- Looks awkward
- CVT shudder
- Boot tight
Notable tech
- Mitsubishi GS platform
- 5-seat coupe-SUV
- 1.5 turbo petrol (pre-facelift) / 2.4 PHEV (post-facelift)
- 2.2 DiD diesel (early)
- S-AWC AWD on PHEV
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- 2021 facelift = single-piece rear glass
Common issues
- CVT torque converter shudder
- PHEV traction battery degradation
- Infotainment lag
- Brake judder
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.5 turbo petrol
BHP161
Torque250 Nm
0–609.3 s
Top125 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
GearboxCVT
2.4 PHEV S-AWC
BHP184
Torque332 Nm
0–6010.9 s
Top100 mph
MPG (US)116 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed (e-CVT)
2.2 DiD diesel
BHP148
Torque380 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT