This is another situation where prices abroad do not convert directly to US prices. Australia has notoriously high car prices. I'm not sure if it's due to taxes or some other reason, but I looked up the i-MIEV pricing in Australia and US. The AUS MSRP is $48,800 without NAV. The USA MSRP for the SE with NAV is $31,975. The specs show the US model has a wider track, so the AUS model is probably the slightly smaller global model, not the US model. In any case, given the over 50% price bump in Australia on the i, the price for the Outlander PHEV looks very appealing - probably an MSRP below $35,000 in the states.

@ Mike I

Australia has notoriously high prices cause we get ripped off when we buy cars. The prices also can change a lot. I remember wanting to buy a Golf GTI when I arrived in Australia over 20 years ago and it was over $50,000. For some reason Golfs are now much cheaper in the the $25,000 price bracket.

I think it is the crazy duty on some cars. Japanese cars or cars built under licence ie some fords and holdens (GM) are quite cheap but other cars are ridiculous. If the outlander plug in was 40k it would be bargain of the century over here I suspect it will be at least 50k. Actually the petrol one basic model starts at 32k so I wouldn't be surpised if the plug in is nearer to 60k

The Nissan leaf is over 50k, the Volt over 60k and the I-Miev over 50k (plus that is the little skinny one not the american one). None are advertised at all though we see a lot for the Cruze and at lot of them are on the road now. I just checked their prices 22-30k which is really good. 38k for a 16k/w battery what a bargain not.

Does anyone know when we will actually get to do orders here in the US?

If the Outlander undercuts the Volt in price, I don't see how it could be anything but a wild success.

Mitsubishi with far fewer dealers will have a difficult time beating Volt in sales. In brand perceptions, Mitsu is at the rock bottom as well.

Infact, Mitsu sells so few cars in the US, frequently there are rumors of them pulling out of US. Outlander will be their "last bet" - so they have to really make it click to stay in business in the US. That would indicate fairly aggressive pricing, IMO.

About Mitsu needing 30+ MPG in CS mode ... personally that is not a deal breaker for me. Vast majority of our driving is under 40 miles a trip. So, CS MPG is not that critical for total gas usage in a year.

@Mike I,

So you already have a Leaf & FFE ? I'd get rid of one of them for the Outlander. If you want something purely for long distance travel, then CS MPG would be important.

I dunno why Mitsubishi have such a bad reputation in the US.
Here in the UK they are generally regarded as reliable, is somewhat niche, cars.
They come 11th in our reliability index:
http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer

I think perhaps here they fill some of the gap which vehicles like the F150 occupy in the States, which their pick ups providing some of the same functionality with more reasonable fuel costs.

They are a fairly popular choice by builders etc.

It's pointless to say 125MPGe ... there's 2 numbers that matter, all-electric range at freeway speeds, and mpg in charge sustaining mode.

Regardless, this car is looking good, and I hope it does incude a foldable 3rd row of seats.

@Brian Schwerdt · Yes, Chevy has terrible reputation, atleast until a few years ago. It would far easier for me to convince my wife to get a Mitsu than a Chevy (or even a Ford !). Some people just don't want to by domestics, still.