An official posing with the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) at Qatar Automobiles Company's (QAC) showroom in Qatar.
Doha: Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC), the authorised general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Qatar, has introduced the first Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in Qatar. The new vehicle is part of the company’s expansion plan to supply the Qatari market with friendly-environment vehicles and contribute to sustainability.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is displayed in Qatar Automobiles Company showroom on Salwa Road and available for customers’ test drivers.
Qatar Automobiles Company is part of NBK Group which is supporting the government’s effort to encourage customers to switch to electric vehicles. In this regard, NBK Group has recently signed a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunication to provide charging stations in Qatar as part of the Group’s future vision and support the pillars of the country’s National Vision 2030.
Sheikh Faleh bin Nawwaf Al Thani, Managing Director- Auto, at Nasser Bin Khaled Group, said: “As Qatar is moving towards more environment-friendly options to save our natural resources and environment, we are pleased to support this vision and introduce the first electric Mitsubishi Vehicle in Qatar. This step complements NBK Group collaboration with relevant authorities to promote electric vehicles and provide electric charging station across Qatar”.
Hisham El Sahn, General Manager of Qatar Automobiles Company stated: “The new Outlander PHEV is a perfect solution for those looking for an electric SUV car, thanks to its reliability and features. We welcome all customers to do a test drive of the vehicle and experience the real driving pleasure and facilities. The Outlander PHEV is the new generation’s best choice that meet all needs.”
The Outlander PHEV employs two electric motors, one at each axle and a powerful 2.4-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with enhanced fuel efficiency and improved noise reduction that work together to optimize performance according to driving preferences. Working together, the twin motors and petrol engine outperform a 3.0-litre petrol engine.
PHEV is a hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a battery that can be recharged by either plugging it into an external source of electric power, or by its on-board engine and generator. Just like all-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids discharge cleaner emissions from the tailpipe having sent power to the generators powering the electricity grid of the vehicle. Charging the battery from the grid consumes significantly less petrol than using the on-board engine, resulting in fewer CO2 emissions.
Mounted underneath the floor, the Outlander PHEV enjoys a 13.8 kWh large capacity battery achieving 55km EV range alone when fully charged. The 2.4L Atkinson-cycle engine and generator are mounted at the front of the car. The two high power motors that realize 60kw output on the front and 70kw on the rear offer strong acceleration and high maneuverability with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) - The integrated control system, only available from Mitsubishi Motors which delivers incredible power and control, by optimally managing AYC (Active Yaw Control), ABS (Anti-lock braking system) and Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control (TCL). The system brings out the fuel potential of Twin Motor 4WD without compromising safety, comfort or fuel efficiency – ensuring excellent driving stability and intuitive, linear handling.
By synchronizing the twin motors and the engine, EV, Series Hybrid and Parallel driving modes are seamlessly changed for optimized low CO2 emissions experience. The quiet, smooth and zero-emission EV mode is ideal for daily commute, the Outlander PHEV can achieve best speed of 135 km/h while utilizing the electric motors only. Series Hybrid mode is activated when the battery charge is running low and/or the vehicle needs more power for acceleration, the engine operates as a generator to supply electricity to the twin motors. Parallel mode engages at high speed driving using the engine with assistance from the motors when extra power is required while simultaneously charging the battery.
The newly introduced Battery Management features provide utmost liberty to choose between Save mode, where the engine maintains battery charge level for later use. While the Charge mode will keep charging the battery, the EV Priority mode will only use the battery until charge drops to an extremely low level.
