Verdict
B
Mid SUV · Japan · 2003-2024
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander — spec data and generation history.
Years
2003-2024
Generations
4
Segment
Mid SUV
Mitsubishi's mid SUV — four generations on UK sale, with the PHEV variant from Mk2 making the Outlander the UK's best-selling plug-in hybrid for years. Mk1 CW0/CW5W (2003-2006) was the original Lancer-based 5-seat SUV; Mk2 GF0W (2006-2012) added the PHEV in 2014 facelift; Mk3 GG0W (2012-2021) was the volume PHEV — 39-mile EV range, S-AWC AWD, brilliant value; Mk4 GN0W (2021-2024 in UK) shared platform with Nissan X-Trail/Rogue, kept PHEV. Mitsubishi UK exited 2021 — Mk4 was sold briefly through Renault group. The Mk3 PHEV is the keeper — cheap used, low BIK back in the day, S-AWC works well.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Mk2 GF0W 2006-2012 → Mk3 GG0W 2012-2021
BHP +15 bhp
PHEV 39-mile EV range
MPG PHEV cycle
Tech S-AWC AWD
Cabin Improved
Mk3 GG0W 2012-2021 → Mk4 GN0W 2021-2024
Platform CMF-CD (Nissan)
PHEV 41-mile range
BHP +22 bhp
Sales UK exit
Tech Modern
Generations
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2003-2006
Mk1 CW0/CW5W
→
2.4 — 158 bhp, 0-62 in 11.0s.
Verdict
C
BHP
158
0–60
11.0 s
Top
118 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$1,900-$5,700
- + Lancer-derived bones
- + Petrol simple
- − Cabin dated
- − Rear diff bushes
2006-2012
Mk2 GF0W
→
2.2 DiD — 154 bhp, 0-62 in 10.0s.
Verdict
C
BHP
154
0–60
10.0 s
Top
124 mph
MPG
33 mpg
Used
$3,200-$9,500
- + 7-seat option
- + PHEV launched late
- − DiD injectors
- − CVT on petrol
2012-2021
Mk3 GG0W
→
PHEV S-AWC — 221 bhp combined, 39-mile EV range.
Verdict
B
BHP
221
0–60
10.5 s
Top
106 mph
MPG
130 mpg
Used
$11,000-$30,000
- + UK best-selling PHEV
- + S-AWC AWD
- − PHEV battery degrades
- − S-AWC clutch wear
2021-2024
Mk4 GN0W
→
PHEV — 302 bhp combined, 41-mile EV range.
Verdict
B
BHP
302
0–60
6.8 s
Top
105 mph
MPG
157 mpg
Used
$36,000-$53,000
- + Nissan X-Trail platform
- + 41-mile WLTP EV range
- − UK exit limited supply
- − Software niggles
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2003-2006 · Mk1 CW0
- Rear differential bushes
- 4WD coupling fluid
- Rust on tailgate
2006-2012 · Mk2 GF0W
- DiD diesel injectors
- PHEV battery cell weak (early)
- CVT failures on petrol
2012-2021 · Mk3 GG0W
- PHEV traction battery degradation
- S-AWC clutch wear
- Infotainment freezes
2021-2024 · Mk4 GN0W
- Nissan-shared CMF-CD niggles
- Software bugs
- PHEV charging port latch
Rivals
Toyota RAV4 PHEV · Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV · Kia Sorento PHEV · Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid