Umm, i was told there is no mechanical link between the engine and wheels and that the engine powers a generator that feed the front motor directly...????

Glad you liked it otherwise and thanks for watching :-)

It's 6 months later..but the PHEV has 3 modes of operation: EV, Serial Hybrid and Parallel Hybrid. In EV and Serial modes the car is driven by its motors. In parallel mode its driven by the engine via clutch directly. This mode only happens in the circumstances explained by Jason horsman.

@@Jamesandkate Here is a good example of the mechanical link, basically a transfer box single speed from ice to front diff. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bceBjbhivputpZc.html

Paul Spiers Spot on, keep that reservation 😊👍🏻 glad you liked it.

Thanks Harry, glad you liked it. Hows the 70D serving you...????

James and Kate the 70 is great and has the 75 bat upgrade, but not needed. Great video Kate about the front vents rubbing!. I have the same problem but not as loud as yours but it's still a problem. Hope the SC fixes it out like yours. Also liked you visit to Scotland was very good, and you will know now that we have 8 stalls located in Dundee, good for your next trip.

Harry Meldrum Thats excellent. I often wonder at what point will be happy with a battery pack. You say 70, we're ok with 60 but everyone's different. Glad you liked are other videos, Kate has a few more ready now. I did see the new supercharger, I'm rather hoping that Inverness is next 😊👍🏻

Yeah thats a good point, even in eco mode if you gave some throttle it was straight in. But it's half way there and maybe enough to convince some people.....

Glad you liked it by the way :-)

That's not correct. There is an EV button. However some models don't have it - mine for example - mine is a 2015. However when I drive in winter I put it in Eco mode and the ICE does _not_ kick in unless I were to floor it. In winter I still get 27 miles on pure electric. My commute is 6 miles each way, so I'm sorted. Plan was to get a Tesla, haven't got round to it yet..

Hi. There IS an EV only mode . It’s the large, rectangular button just below the auto gear lever. However, as you say, if the temperature is very cold in the mornings, the engine will start in normal petrol mode for a short while.

dc4460 excellent. You can get some really good deals on the pre-facelift models if you shop around. Let us know how you get on 😊👍🏻

Adam Tucker Yes it definitely got it place 😊👍🏻

Thank you.

Iain Mackie Cheers Iain, glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely well worth a look 😊👍🏻

A Fool With A Tool Glad you liked it 😊 I think with a slightly higher EV range this would cover a lot more based.

Jon Davies I'm a vehicle tech 😊👍🏻

Aha, cool. I thought it must be something in the industry. Cracking job on the videos mate, keep it up. Maybe throw more in about you guys, people like people :-)

a vehicle tech....what vehicles do you work on?

Everything Graham.

Martin Meredith Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your Model 3. I think being a RHD market like us it's going to be a long wait. We're all firmly at the back of the queue 👎🏻

Spot on, Gordon Brown was the diesel advocate if I'm not mistaken. Trying to ween a planet of fossil fuel is hard, we've been addicted to iy for over 100 years now but it's happening :-)

mdad hdad Definitely, we need a diesel scrapage scheme to aid people away from them. Unfortunately dealers still market them as 'really clean', 'great for the environment' with absolutely no mention of carcinogenic particulates.

Ref Diesel vs petrol. Worth considering that CO2 emissions are lower from Diesel, so while Diesel is worse for the contemporary metropolitan residents, the higher CO2 output of petrol will cause a global and longer term penalty for future generations , especially people elsewhere like coastal areas and island nations. Also, consider the vapours of benzene etc, which are very hazardous in many ways, both now and long term.

Karman Line particulate 2.5 in Diesel can't be filtered by the human lung and is responsible for 100's of thousands of deaths. I agree petrol is poison as well so the sooner we leave fossil fuel behind the better.

Good point. I would say that we can naturally draw CO2 from the atmosphere but not at the rate we put it in. Which ever way we look at it, they both need to go.

greenmoose7708 The motor torque is pretty substantial on these, off the line they're not slow, and like you said, it's becomes pretty standard after 45/50 😊👍🏻

Yes I think the only advantage it has is that when cold it is still pretty near it full efficiency, were as a diesel is shocking.... We know that they both need to go, it's just trying to push them thats hard. Tesla are slowly doing this though :-)

Christine Knott Hi Christine. If I'm honest I wouldn't know accurately as I didn't tow during the review, however the outlander isn't short on power at all and surprised me from the beginning. I would add the with a caravan you'll certainly eat up the EV range as the drag will be so high but you have the ICE to back you up. That said, when you're not towing this is excellent, and really is a pleasure to drive. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻

Yes thanks - I can honestly say that having watched your review on here I have been to Mitsubishi today and driven one. Really lovely drive and fully experienced the EV in action. Clearly a car to get to know in order to get the best out of it, but so rewarding when you get the hang of it and see the car charging itself whilst moving! Checked out the towing and assured it will pull my caravan with ease. Still a tad concerned though after following up on another review, which stated towing up hill was a challenge for the PHEV, sounds like I could pull it up myself faster!!! Second concern is seating comfort, might need a second test drive and simply getting used to after my own VERY comfortable car. That said it's about weighing the +'s agains -'s and there are plenty +'s in the PHEV's favour!! You have really sparked my interest in this car so can I say a huge thanks for that, really pleased to have been introduced to it and it's now a serious contender on my list. If I do take the plunge on it, Mitsubishi have you to thank for the sale! If anyone has any feedback on towing or seat comfort on long drives would love to hear from you! Thanks!

I have just spoken to a friend who runs one of these as his daily driver (mk1) He does tow a trailer occasionally but not a caravan, however in terms of weight, it's garden slabs/block paving so still rather heavy. He advised that he has no issues at all with towing. Also, I can add from my own experiences and another friend who currently works for Mitsubishi as a Technician that the reliability is fantastic. They see these for routine servicing only with very few if any mechanical failures, opposed to other models. Thanks for your nice comments, glad we could help :-) James

Thank you for taking the time to gather the information for me, really appreciate it. Good to hear some more positive comments! Thanks!

Matt Lemon only the Model X I think. Living where you do I would struggle to suggest anything else that would cope with the work load without using internal combustion. Glad you liked the vid 😊

Maybe I'll have to go and test one then. Thanks :)

Matt Lemon Be warned, once driven it then becomes your soul purpose to own one 😊 enjoy your test 👍🏻

William Fealey cheers Will 😊👍🏻

I agree, and I think the government is having a rethink reference this, as some people never charge them and run them like a hybrid. Still, an excellent car for the part believer :-)

Thats a conundrum... How long do you have..?? The new Zoe is out soon and Robert Lleweylen has a review out any time. I think in the real world this will achieve 150-180 but nowhere near the fabricated figures they suggest on the NEDC. Also the new Leaf is soon to be announced but who knows how long it will be until we see it....???? The I3 is an interesting one. I know a chap who has fitted spacers and bigger wheels and thinks the looses he has are nearly noticeable. He has the REX just incase but never uses it.

I have also just realised that the i3 is only 4 seats.

Jean-Pierre White I assumed you had it, why wouldn't they send it to a market as big as the US???

It's been delayed for the last 3 years or more. Mitsubishi were struggling I don't think they had the financial wherewithal for a US launch. It would sell like hotcakes in the land of the SUV/CUV, especially being 4X4. My personal theory is that they couldn't make as much money per unit in the US and focused on selling in Europe and Japan where the sales have been very good. Hopefully Nissan will do something with the platform here in the US.

geoffnotjeff Hi Geoff. It's certainly worth considering or driving if you can. With an increase in range to 100/150 they'd sell these like hot cakes I would think.

When you say bigger battery, is that still a hybrid or a full EV variant? Full EV Outlander would be very interesting - nothing else like it apart from the Model X.

It was an EV but i believe there will be both as options. The floor in the Outlander is as big as a model S so shoving a 100kWh pack in there should be easy :-)

I have to disagree. It depends on your requirements. Obviously you don't need to tow anything and can afford the huge premium for Tesla vehicles. As far as servicing costs are concerned I think you'd find Mitsubishi a lot cheaper than Tesla!

Mark Armitage Mitsubishi are in this case cheaper than Tesla for a service which I have to say is rather strange. However I get the bigger picture that servicing is expensive and dirty, and dealers sell you parts you don't need and call it "preventative maintenance" when the parts are still well within their operational life. I see it day it day out but recently had a family member the target of this the tune of over £1100. We spent £45, Kate chucked an exhaust silencer on it and it's since been mot'd and passed. This was 6 months ago. The more we can rid ourselves of these costs the better 😊👍🏻

Mark Armitage Hyundai ioniq electric would beat your theory. the range is impressive and I'm sure service would be considerably cheaper than any hybrid or ice only cars. if I had the means. I'd buy it today. on behalf of my great grandchildren. thank you *MARK TILLER.* I mean it (solar panels with an electric car). you're into negative carbon footprint (holy territory).👍

ReerBaadia I think the Hyundai ioniq is a great choose. Hybrids have the maintaince of petrol and Ev. in general use in Melbourne the ioniq would be best , but if you want to travel alot then a Tesla

confused , who is Mark armitage.

I have checked on it, and the simple answer is, nothing yet.... Frustrating I know.

James and Kate thanks. I took a little look and there is a mention of a model that adds 1 mile onto the EV range. pointless. I need a PHEV with 50 real life miles.

Gutts Thats the only difference since they first produced these. I think a full BEV version would be years off yet sadly 😳👎🏻

James and Kate yeah probably. have you got any suggestions of PHEV with longer EV ranges, Google pretty much fills the pages up with this. the BMW i3 looks small to me. were you getting 30 EV miles in the Outlander? I drive very carefully for economy Id like to think I'd get the max, ive read reviews on auto trader etc with mentioned its nothing near 30 when using some heating etc.

Gutts no not 30, tbh there isn't really anything that has 50 miles on a battery except an Ampera. Would a full EV do the job...????

john smith glad you liked it. I get one in. May take a week though 😊

Please we need both of your opinion thanks so much.

No probs....

MrBravo143 possibly, I'll make a few enquiries 👍🏻

It's sloooow but it has a CVT. I suspect the next version may tend more towards Electric drive with bigger battery and motors and smaller engine.

Robert Smith yep, you're right. That said I did here a VW sales person discouraging the sale of a diesel to a customer in favour of a 1.4 tsi petrol. When VW finally chuck them away I believe that will be the falling of diesel.

vw are stopping making small diesel engines now. lol interesting.

Richard Lawson Thanks, not for Christmas, getting old birthday present 😊 glad you liked it

James and Kate ha, good stuff. I've been flying drobes a while, check out my vids. Great for car reviews 👍

You're quite clearly more talented flying a drone than I am. You can follow an owl, I put mine in a tree and upside down in a carpark in the space of 10 minute. Fortunately, not fatally damaged :-)

J Mack it’s the font that does that. We often get the same comment.

Steve Durham it is and it's open forum so you're welcome to say what you feel. Sometimes we just don't agree. Cheers for watching and commenting 😊👍🏻

James and Kate no reflection on your actual review which is excellent, just don't agree on the motor. 👍

Steve Durham fair one, it's not to everyone cup of tea 👍🏻

Mark Armitage Understand that completely, 90K in some cases is a house and I don't know many people who have a spare one of those. This is an amazing car and as you've said really has its place. 😊👍🏻

Frank Galpin I think they'd be a big hit in the U.S

Hope Nissan feel at least some shame.

It's kills me every time I try to turn the heater on :-( and it's been refreshed... I have no idea what they are playing at.

James and Kate I'm fighting with them. Writing endless complaints. Vert little effect. I'm going to write official letter to customer protection organisation this summer if they won't fix it by then. Let's see how Nissan likes the idea of customer returning the vehicle due to one function not working reliably.

Arnis Tarassu well done Arnis. its ppl like you that are beneficial to all of us. have Nissan replied yet?

Kinda. They acknowledged that app is not good enough nor stable. So maybe... maybe some progress... when.. don't know.

So am I 👍🏻

@@Jamesandkate what rank? Lol

Ruben Kelevra it probably is if I'm honest but it was quick and user friendly 😊👍🏻

monkeybollox66 😊

Junior Ellis end of next year there's one coming. 👍🏻

@@Jamesandkate I have a Nissan Leaf now :) but now im reconsidering the new Outlander has 20kwh battery but again its expensive.

you can with this one 1500kg only but you can still tow

Can with this one 1500kg only but you can still tow