Mitsubishi has announced pricing for the mid-cycle refresh of the 2026 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The model costs around $2,800 more than its predecessor. The 2025 Outlander PHEV started at $42,190, and the 2026 model starts at $44,990 (both including a $1,745 destination fee).
2026 Updates
It’s a notable price increase, but it’s not for nothing. The 2026 Outlander PHEV sees many performance upgrades. The battery pack is bigger, with a capacity of 22.7 kWh, up from the 2025’s 20 kWh pack. The range increases from 38 miles to 45 miles, allowing for more time in electric driving. You even get more pedal to the metal—horsepower increases from 248 to 297.
The 2026 model also gets a completely redesigned interior, the same one that debuted in the gas-powered 2025 Outlander. New additions include:
- Redesigned center console
- New interior color and upholstery options
- Ventilated front seats (on select trims)
- Reworked cupholders
- Wireless phone charging pad
- Increased armrest storage
- 8-speaker or 12-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio system
Exterior updates include new designs to the front hood and grille, along with redesigned front and rear bumpers.
How Does It Compare?
Even with the price increase, the 2026 Outlander PHEV remains competitive amongst three-row plug-in hybrids. Its closest competitor, the Kia Sorento PHEV, starts at nearly $5,000 more for 2026 and does not outpace the Outlander PHEV in horsepower, all-electric range, or mpg.
The Sorento PHEV, however, has more accessible repair and charging options. Kia has more dealership locations than Mitsubishi, providing a wider range of repair options. The Outlander PHEV can only use DC-fast chargers equipped with a CHAdeMO charging port; these are becoming less common, so you might find some public chargers are not compatible with the Outlander PHEV.
2026 Outlander PHEVs will hit U.S. dealerships in May. It will be offered in four trims: ES, SE, SEL, and the new-for-2026 Black Edition. Pricing for each trim level is not yet available.
