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Which driving modes does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offer?

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Parked by Water

We’re super stoked to be able to offer the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV here in Hayward, California. Electrified vehicles are becoming more and more prevalent and popular throughout the industry, and we cannot wait to see more of you driving these off the lot! One of the most exciting features of this new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is its multiple driving modes, which can be selected by the driver to adjust the vehicle’s dynamics for different driving conditions. Read on below to learn about which different driving modes are available in the electrified crossover.

Driver Selectable Modes

There are six different modes that the driver can choose to shift their vehicle into while on the road. These include Sport Mode, Snow Mode, Lock Mode, ECO Mode, Battery Save Mode and Battery Charge Mode. Each of these modes adjusts certain things within the vehicle in order to prioritize one or two different aspects of driving. Check out what each mode is for in the below list.

  • Sport Mode: enhanced performance and handling
  • Snow Mode: maximized traction
  • Lock Mode: higher traction, increased assurance
  • ECO Mode: increased efficiency
  • Battery Save Mode: prioritizes gasoline, conserves energy
  • Battery Charge Mode: generates electricity to charge lithium-ion battery pack

Drive System Modes

White 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV parked in Snow

In addition to the driver selectable modes we’ve already talked about, the vehicle is also equipped with a relatively unique drive system that has three different modes designed to optimize performance and efficiency during certain conditions. These modes are EV Drive Mode, which only utilizes the twin motors, Series Hybrid Mode, which utilizes the twin motors and the internal combustion generator, and Parallel Hybrid Mode, which utilizes the gasoline-powered engine and is supported by the twin motors.

Your 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can always be optimized for the situation in which you are driving, which is a huge bonus on top of all the other great advantages the vehicle has to offer. If you think you might be interested in one for yourself, don’t hesitate to contact us today. You can view the drive modes on the 2023 Outlander PHEV here!

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Drive Modes

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