Mitsubishi UK is celebrating the Outlander PHEV as it was awarded the title of ‘Best Ultra Low Emission Vehicle

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is celebrating after the Outlander PHEV was awarded the title of ‘Best Ultra Low Emission Vehicle’ for the second year in a row at the prestigious Fleet World Honours.

The Fleet World Honours, at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London, are presented annually to motor manufacturers, service companies and individuals that have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

The awards are open to all motor manufacturers and the judging panel is chaired by Steve Moody, Editor of Fleet World, and includes John Kendall and Alex Grant from the Fleet World editorial team.

Presenting the award, Steve said: ‘A global sales phenomenon, the Outlander PHEV has introduced more than 21,000 UK drivers to the benefits of electric motoring, and it’s revolutionised Mitsubishi’s fleet presence. Low CO₂ emissions of 42g/km make this capacious, well-equipped SUV an accessible company car, while updates last year have broadened its appeal still further. It’s a true game-changer.’

Just over two years on from its launch in April 2014, the Outlander PHEV has overtaken every other plug-in hybrid and pure electric car, even passing vehicles that have been around since 2011, such as the Nissan Leaf. 

Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: ‘The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is different to other hybrids in the market and we are so pleased that it has won this award at the Fleet World Honours for the second year running. People are increasingly attracted to environmental credentials, performance and the economy that can be delivered, but still want to have a vehicle that is great to drive, so it’s no surprise the Outlander PHEV has generated such interest from fleet operators and leasing companies. The judges described it as a “game-changer” and that is absolutely right because the Outlander PHEV has transformed the UK’s plug-in hybrid sector.’

The Outlander PHEV has become the UK's number one choice and it’s not difficult to see why it is proving so popular. It boasts impressive fuel economy and ultra-low emissions – in a vehicle with the go-anywhere ability of four-wheel-drive. Combining electric and petrol power it has a range of 541 miles - 32 miles in electric mode alone, which is more than enough to accommodate the average daily commute.

As well as its official fuel consumption figure of 156 miles per gallon, the Outlander PHEV’s low emissions of just 42g of CO₂ per kilometre mean there’s no vehicle tax to pay. It is exempt from the congestion charge and it qualifies for the Government's £2,500 plug-in car grant. In addition, company car drivers can reap the reward of low Benefit in Kind tax (BIK), meaning a virtual pay rise of several thousand pounds per year.