What's new
The show Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV RALLIART brings RALLIART rally cues to a plug-in hybrid SUV that made its debut this spring. The vehicle receives a set of styling and functional accessories intended to give it a more sporting appearance. At its core it remains the Outlander PHEV with Super All-Wheel Control all-wheel drive and a PHEV system rated at 306 hp.
RALLIART is closely tied to Mitsubishi's motorsport history. The division was established in Japan in 1984 as the technical base for factory rally teams. Regional operations followed later, including RALLIART Europe under Andrew Cowan and RALLIART Australia associated with Doug Stewart.
Rally experience fed into road-car development and all-wheel-drive systems. Mitsubishi and RALLIART were dominant in WRC during the 1990s and in Dakar during the first decade of the 21st century. Tommi Mäkinen won four WRC drivers' titles in the Lancer Evolution from 1996 to 1999, and Mitsubishi won the manufacturers' classification in 1998.
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Specifications and technology
The show version is based on the Outlander PHEV with an electric plug-in hybrid system producing 306 hp. Drive is sent to all four wheels through the Super All-Wheel Control system, linked to the brand's rally know-how and further developed for series-production models. Mitsubishi also refers to strong torque, although no numerical torque figure is given.
The key figures concern range. In zero-emission mode the car is said to cover up to 86 km, while combined range is 834 km. Those numbers matter for a PHEV SUV because they show that the vehicle can cover local journeys without tailpipe emissions and still use the full hybrid system on longer trips.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Power | 306 hp |
| Drive | Super All-Wheel Control, all-wheel drive |
| Zero-emission range | 86 km |
| Combined range | 834 km |
The RALLIART demonstrator uses accessories that change the look of the vehicle and partly refer to driving beyond smooth asphalt. These include General Garber AT3 tyres, black 18-inch wheels, sports mud flaps and RALLIART door trims. The body also gains a new Outlander emblem on the bonnet and special RALLIART decals referencing rally cars.
- General Garber AT3 tyres
- black 18-inch wheels
- RALLIART door trims
- sports mud flaps
- new Outlander emblem on the bonnet
- RALLIART body decals
The cabin of the standard Outlander PHEV is described as spacious and focused on comfort. Equipment mentioned includes a Yamaha sound system, seats with massage and ventilation, and a broad safety package. These elements form the basis for the RALLIART package, which concentrates on visual changes and rally references.
Markets, prices and availability
The Outlander PHEV made its debut this spring, but an exact launch date is not stated. The RALLIART show vehicle is already presented on the market as a demonstrator with accessories. No separate price for the complete RALLIART package, no start date for sales of this configuration and no detailed market list are provided.
The current Outlander PHEV offer includes financial promotions. Customers can receive a discount of up to 25,000 zł, Lease&Go long-term rental from 1,159 zł net per month, or 101% leasing for business users. Mitsubishi also mentions eight-year manufacturer protection as part of the ownership argument.
- discount of up to 25,000 zł
- Lease&Go from 1,159 zł net per month
- 101% leasing for businesses
- eight-year manufacturer protection
The sporting background of RALLIART is central to this presentation. Mitsubishi recalls 12 Pajero victories in the Dakar Rally in 1985, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998 and from 2001 to 2007. Rally versions of the L200 are also mentioned, with podium finishes in the Asia Cross Country Rally in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Bringing RALLIART accessories to the Outlander PHEV follows an earlier Mitsubishi practice of offering series-production models with the RALLIART emblem in global markets. In Europe and Japan, such versions gained collector status. With the current Outlander, the focus is on styling, useful add-ons and a direct link to Mitsubishi's rally identity.
Verdict
The show Outlander PHEV RALLIART does not alter the core of the model, but it gives the SUV a clear set of rally-inspired details. Its strongest facts remain the 306 hp PHEV system, Super All-Wheel Control, 86 km of zero-emission range and the current offer with discount and financing options.