Tests and Features

This week, we’ll be on the Pacific coast, in British Columbia, to get behind the wheel of the first compact plug-in hybrid SUV on our market—the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ! Mitsubishi’s Comeback If you find the Japanese carmaker has been lagging behind lately in terms of new products, that’s …

After a series of economic trials and tribulations, Mitsubishi’s sales are finally on the upswing. In 2014, the Japanese automaker sold 22,704 vehicles in Canada, which represents a 7.3% increase over the year before. And Mitsubishi is optimistic about 2015 for two reasons: sales figures for the first few months …

In 2014, the Outlander got its first serious update since 2010. The body was totally redesigned and they added a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine to the 3.0-litre V6 already on offer. The vehicle’s technical sophistication was stepped up and its safety systems were enhanced. And the new generation finally offered a …

When the current Outlander was unveiled in 2014, nobody could deny that its ride, all-wheel drive system and engines were on par with the category standard. But what a nose! Unfortunately, its front grille proved controversial and turned off potential buyers. Instead of talking about the vehicle’s attributes, people just …

Mitsubishi is currently changing their brand image. While they may have been known among the younger crowd for building amazing Lancer Evolution rally machines that won multiple championships over the years, this type of publicity is not what gets people into showrooms anymore. Nowadays, customers are looking for fuel economy, …

You don’t have to be an automobile expert to know that Mitsubishi does not exactly dominate the North American market. In recent years, the company has significantly reduced the number of models in its line and even though their sales have been slowly climbing, there’s still plenty of room for …

When it comes to people haulers, the options are literally endless. Between sedans, minivans, and sports utility vehicles, there’s no shortage of sizes, capacities, capabilities, and shapes to fit nearly every need, which can make the already-complex car buying experience even more complicated. With such massive brands as Chevy, Toyota, …