24.10.2016

Mitsubishi Outlander Celebrates 15 Years Of Success

The Mitsubishi Outlander is celebrating 15 years of success with 1.5 million sales accumulated over three generations, with each car representing a significant milestone of the automotive landscape.

The 2001 Mitsubishi Outlander was previewed by the “Active Sports Crossover” concept vehicle at the 2000 Detroit Motor Show, which introduced the term “crossover” for the first time to describe the emerging genre of vehicle.

Today, the third generation is renowned for its highly successful PHEV variant – the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle worldwide. The UK is the leading market in Europe for the third generation Outlander, which has also see the introduction of Mitsubishi’s “Dynamic Shield” visual identity. The new look combines protection and performance and provide identity of the upcoming models across the Mitsubishi range.

The award-winning Mitsubishi Ourlander PHEV has successfully defined the emergence of the UK’s plug-in hybrid sector. In 2013, the year before its arrival, the total plug-in hybrid market stood at just 989, but since its launch in 2014, Mitsubishi has sold more than 25,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK.

For more information about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and to arrange your test drive, visit our Mitsubishi dealership in Colchester, Essex, or contact us using the buttons above for a call back.