ICE on in 2023

[LowOnCash]

I have a '23 GT Canadian and notice that very often driving about in B3 with the temp around 0-10 C (warmest it's been so far) that according to the usage display the ICE is on, but not connected to the front wheels or the battery. I assume it running the heat pump? However, if I I try to go to EV at this point it refuses with a "can't do this message". Changing the mode to D turns the ICE off and permits EV mode.

This make any sense?

Hello - On the 23' cars outfitted with a new heat pump system the engine does not have to run to power the heat pump, the heat pump is powered directly by the high voltage battery.

If you avoid using higher than B2 and not use Innovative pedal, the engine should not run. However, during cold weather the engine may start at times to warm to 150-180 degrees then shut down again.

Mike

[motco]

Slightly off-topic, does the new Outlander based on a similar platform as a Nissan PHEV still feature the GKN transmission system used in all the earlier models? It was one of the things that clinched my choice of car as being the Outlander PHEV - 2020 Dynamic in my case.

[DibbyDibbyDJ]

The new 2023 Outlanderhas a very similar drivetrain to the earlier models in 2014. Still the 4B12 ICE, although with a modified cylinder head.

The Traction battery is all new, as are the connectors.

[motco]

The new 2023 Outlanderhas a very similar drivetrain to the earlier models in 2014. Still the 4B12 ICE, although with a modified cylinder head.

The Traction battery is all new, as are the connectors.

Thank you, I had feared that it might be emasculated by compromise.