Sponsored video: What mpg can we get from the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? Watch our video to find out.<br /><br /><br />Tried and Tested<br /><br />The new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a breath of fresh air. Its economy is officially rated to 148mpg and the car emits just 44g/km of CO2, yet unlike other plug-in hybrids, amazingly, it costs no more to buy than the equivalently-specified diesel version.<br /><br />Mitsubishi challenged us to see what economy we could achieve with the Outlander PHEV out in the real world -- and in our video you can see how it performed on two different commutes. <br /><br />During our time with the Outlander PHEV, we also found out what it's like to drive, how it measures up in terms of practicality and whether it is still a genuine off-roader. Finally we surveyed the Auto Express team to find out what they think of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's price. <br /><br />Industry-leading Pricing<br /><br />After taking into account a £5,000 Government grant, the Outlander PHEV starts from £28,249 - that's the same price as the similarly specified diesel model.<br /><br />Until now, every other plug-in hybrid has cost significantly more to buy than its internal combustion-engined equivalent. This means it often takes a while before you really get to take advantage of their lower running costs. But with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, because there's no price premium you start saving straight away.<br /><br />The Outlander PHEV will also be very enticing to company car drivers. Attracting only 5 per cent Benefit In Kind (BIK) in the first year means it will cost a higher rate tax payer from just £665 (40% tax payer) -- that's thousands of pounds less than its nearest rivals. There are further savings, too. The hybrid won't cost you a penny in Vehicle Excise Duty nor to drive into the centre of London as it's exempt from the Congestion Charge.<br /><br />But, of course, we must not forget the impressive economy. Under the standard European economy test cycle, the Outlander PHEV is capable of 148mpg.
