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After days of testing at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) has awarded the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid as their Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year, beating 21 other SUVs and pickup trucks in the competition. Read on.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Named “Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year” by Northwest Auto Press Association
The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has won the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA). The vehicle also won the “Best Three-row Family SUV” category award, beating out 21 other SUVs and pickup trucks. The Outlander PHEV was praised for its design, driving dynamics, Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system, and electric-gasoline drive system. It offers up to 38 miles of all-electric range and up to 420 miles of overall range, with DC fast-charging capability. The vehicle also features Mitsubishi’s “Innovative Pedal” technology for near-one-pedal acceleration and deceleration, setting it apart from other plug-in hybrids.
“Every award is special, and is a nod to our design and engineering teams’ passion and talent.”
Mark Chaffin, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
“But awards that recognize the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid’s on- and off-road all-weather breadth of capability, as well as the unique three-row,
seven-passenger capability, speak directly to how our customers use their vehicles every day, regardless of road conditions.”
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, MMNA’s parent company, has committed to a sustainable carbon-neutral future, setting goals of 40 percent reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions and 50 percent reduction in operational CO2 emissions by 2030. The company has also set targets for global sales of electrified vehicles at 50 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2035, leveraging a blend of plug-in hybrids (PHEV), hybrids (HEV), and pure electrics (BEV).
Overall, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has received numerous awards and media accolades since its launch in December 2022. It offers a balance of capability, efficiency, and style that appeals to drivers looking for a versatile and eco-friendly SUV.
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