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August 21, 2025

Star appeal hope for Geely’s Outlander rival

August 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Star appeal hope for Geely’s Outlander rival

Starray SUV expected to be the biggest breadwinner out of six new electrified vehicles incoming from Chinese powerhouse.

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August 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely
NordEast, Giltrap Group, Jordan Haines, Starray, EM-i, PHEV, Mitsubishi, Outlander PHEV
July 14, 2022

Mitsi car powers NZ property

July 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsi car powers NZ property

Trial of vehicle-to-home technology shows potentials, but also highlights limiting factors.

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July 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
vehicle to house, V2H, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross PHEV, plug-in hybrid
July 05, 2022

New vehicle sales soften

July 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New vehicle sales soften

Industry organisation cites several key reasons for slowdown.

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July 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV, Motor Industry Association, Registrations
January 11, 2022

Next Ralliart a big thing

January 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Next Ralliart a big thing

Here’s a faster future for Mitsubishi’s performance brand that the whole family might involve with.

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January 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Ralliart, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV
November 24, 2021

NZ outside full electric Mitsi’s range

November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
NZ outside full electric Mitsi’s range

Background to the Airtrek, a five-seat SUV with claimed 500km-plus capability, likely explains why it’s a ‘want, can’t have’ EV choice.

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November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Airtrek, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross PHEV, EV
November 18, 2021

Electric-assisted Outlander priced for rebate

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-assisted Outlander priced for rebate

Three versions are coming but exactly when remains a mystery.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV, Nissan, battery, EV
October 28, 2021

Power up for 2022 Outlander PHEV

October 28, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Power up for 2022 Outlander PHEV

Next year’s new model goes large on its electric architecture.

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October 28, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Nissan
September 21, 2021

Outlander price climbs, LS seat count drops

September 21, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Outlander price climbs, LS seat count drops

Outgoing entry model’s status as cheap family transport erodes with more dollars, fewer chairs.

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September 21, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand
July 30, 2021

2022 Outlander PHEV teased - will we see an Evo?

July 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
2022 Outlander PHEV teased - will we see an Evo?

More zap and seating for seven … and how about a bonkers Ralliart performance flagship? The future looks interesting for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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July 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, hybrid
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