CYPRESS, Calif. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) earned top honors at the eighth annual New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) winter vehicle competition with the 2018 Outlander PHEV being named the 'Best Green Winter Vehicle.'

The all-new 2018 Outlander PHEV, a halo vehicle for the brand, offers both fuel efficiency and rugged capabilities. As a parallel hybrid, it brings together the superior efficiency of an electric vehicle, the stability and handling provided by Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system and the utility of a crossover. The S-AWC system was modified specifically for the Outlander PHEV's unique twin electric motor configuration to allow maximum performance, tractability and safety -- especially in harsh weather conditions. The Outlander PHEV also comes standard with DC Fast Charging capability, which makes it the only Plug-in Hybrid CUV on the market with that ability.*

During the competition, NEMPA members tested and evaluated numerous vehicles throughout the winter months in the New England area to determine which vehicles offer the best winter driving in the region. The Outlander PHEV and other winning vehicles were chosen for their superior winter-specific features and were found to offer a safe and enjoyable ride.

*Based on available JATO Dynamics Limited Car Specifications USA Database (Nov 2017)