Mitsubishi’s most important model, the Outlander PHEV, receives a handful of updates for 2026 — even though it looks the same as it did before. Hey, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

Headlining the updates for 2026 is a larger battery pack. It’s now 22.8 kWh, up from 20 kWh previously. This is good for an EV range bump to 72 km, up from 60 km previously. The electric end is still paired to a normally aspirated 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder, still putting out a combined 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque.

Along with the EV range bump, combined fuel economy improves to 3.2 litres equivalent per 100 kilometres, compared to 3.6 Le/100 km before. Interestingly, despite the big-for-a-PHEV electric range bump, overall range doesn’t improve by that much. Mitsubishi had to fit a slightly smaller gas tank to accommodate the slightly larger battery, so overall range improves only slightly, by three kilometres. Still, 690 km is pretty solid.

As predicted, the 2026 Outlander PHEV receives the same updates as the gassers did last year. This includes a bigger 12.3-inch display for the infotainment, the sweet Yamaha sound system, a smarter centre console layout, and new wheel designs and colour options.

Pricing for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts at $50,498 before taxes, destination, and any rebates still kicking around. That’s a $1,800 bump; expect full pricing and trim details just before it goes on sale late February.