Comparing a 2014/2015 UK GX3h vs GX4h vs GX4hs

[saladdodger]

Hi all,

Currently considering a second hand PHEV. My first dabble with a car of this sort so very much a newbie.

I can easily find the difference between these cars for the new 2016 model, but does anyone know where I can find the specs on the older model listed.

Are there any pitfalls / tips you experts can advise when considering one of these vehicles?

Many thanks,
SD

 

[ian4x4]

I suggest you look on internet for old reviews, such as this for 2014 model.
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-2014-road-test/?section=prices

Worth noting are that post 2015 Mitsubishi increased the warranty period to 5 years, which is worth having when you consider the advanced / unusual technology.

The list of manuals is in this topic
http://www.myoutlanderphev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1756&hilit=pdf+owners+manual

 

[elm70]

GX3?? is used only for UK models (or RHD) ... each market appear to have his own name of model version

Anyhow ... I would look at the optionals available that you are interested to

The main one are

MMCS (this is a must to have)
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) .. which may be interesting to have
WiFi (be sure to get password from reseller, else it is useless) .. still not an essential option
Heated Seat ... this is a very nice to have especially for this car
Power Trunk opening ... cool but quite useless

Rear camera should be in every model with MMCS


Else .. I don't think there anything else worth to consider

5y warranty is a nice to have .. so 2015+5 give some comfort time

But ... even if it is a new model/concept car .. in my opinion Mitsubishi design a very reliable car that should age well ... so if the car got services and not crashed ... there should be no mayor risk without warranty

 

[jdsx]

Hi all,

Currently considering a second hand PHEV. My first dabble with a car of this sort so very much a newbie.

I can easily find the difference between these cars for the new 2016 model, but does anyone know where I can find the specs on the older model listed.

Are there any pitfalls / tips you experts can advise when considering one of these vehicles?

Many thanks,
SD

Hi saladdodger, and welcome. I thought I had a pdf of the 2014 brochure on my home computer, but I can only find the Dutch version here :lol: I think it must be on my work computer - I can probably send it to you on Monday if you pm me your email address.

 

[saladdodger]

Thanks all. That's a good point re: the warranty. Does anyone know when they started going from 2 year warranties to 5 year warranties. Is is safe to assume anything with a "15" number plate will have a 5 year warranty?

JSDX, I'll ping you my email address as the old brochure would be really useful.

Thanks,
SD

 

[greendwarf]

3h doesn't have the MMCS - which, despite elm70's comment, is not a "must have", I'm quite happy without it However, the 3 doesn't have the electric heater so burns more petrol in winter if you want to stay warm.

4h has both MMCS and heater and the 4hs has leather seats - rest is just gizmos

These are the main differences on the 2014 model

 

[ian4x4]

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX3h £28,249
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX3h + leather £20,749
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX4h £32,899
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX4hS £34,999
(All prices after Government £5,000 ‘EV’ grant)
Available from April 2014
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial due summer 2014 will qualify for an £8,000 Government EV grant; price of car TBA,
 
5 Star Euro NCAP rating
 
Specification GX3h
18” alloy wheels with 225/55 R18 Toyo R18 tyres
Super All Wheel Control combining:
Active Yaw control
Active Stability Control
Conventional ABS system that works in conjunction with AYC and ASC
S-AWC in dash display with YAW control and driving force
Information
Twin Electric Motor 4WD System
Magnesium paddle shifters to select level of regenerative braking
Cabin pre-heater
A/C with dual zone climate control
Electric heated folding door mirrors
Steering wheel audio controls
Cruise control
Rear privacy class
Leather covered steering wheel
Bluetooth mobile phone compatibility
Mitsubishi sat-nav audio touchscreen
Smartphone app for controlling charging
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (beeper when running electric)
 
Additional specification GX4h
Satnav with High Def 7” touch screen
Wide beam HID headlamps
Heated front seats
Electric drivers seat
Reversing camera
Leather seats.
DAB radio
Electric sunroof
Powered tailgate
 
Additional specification GX4hs
Adaptive cruise control
Forward collision mitigation system
Lane departure warning system
 
Servicing and Maintenance
The 3-year Mitsubishi Service Plan (MSP) will be available at £315 (inc. VAT).
Warranty:
Prices include a 3 year unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty; 5 years 100,000 mile warranty on the hybrid powertrain; 3 years pan-European roadside, home and accident assistance; 12 years no perforation warranty.

 

[AndyInOz]

Power Trunk opening ... cool but quite useless

I beg to differ.

I use the power function to open and close the boot all the time, and find it to be a very handy feature.

However, as a man with a bad back, the seat heaters are an absolute godsend!

 

[jdsx]

ian4x4 has listed the major differences :mrgreen: But for me, the ability to control pre-heating via the app, although it has its limitations, is the biggest difference between the 3h and the 4h, and well worth the price differential, IMO

 

[greendwarf]

ian4x4 has listed the major differences :mrgreen: But for me, the ability to control pre-heating via the app, although it has its limitations, is the biggest difference between the 3h and the 4h, and well worth the price differential, IMO

Surely, you mean, having a heater or not in the earlier cars :mrgreen:

 

[jdsx]

Sorry I can't find it at work either (had to come in on Saturday) Try this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7eAom9Hz_c2RHFyRXBRa3M2Yjg/view?usp=sharing

 

[saladdodger]

Sorry I can't find it at work either (had to come in on Saturday) Try this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7eAom9Hz_c2RHFyRXBRa3M2Yjg/view?usp=sharing

Thanks Jdex that's really useful.

Hope u get to enjoy the rest of the weekend.

SD

 

[Isablu]

I decided on a '15 4hs, which I've had just over 2 weeks. I do occasional long journeys (this weekend it was Basingstoke to York to Haydock Park, then the reverse on the way home), therefore adaptive cruise was on my 'must have' list, hence getting the 4hs. Found it was absolutely invaluable on the M1 last night, where there was a 50mph speed restriction, and traffic was flowing (calling it 'flowing' is a stretch of the imagination, I'll admit...) at between 0mph and 40mph. Set the cruise, and just go with the flow... And the FCM (forward collision mitigation, I think it stands for) was great. When everything came to a complete stop, it stopped the car for me. Now, if Mitsubishi introduce a self-steering PHEV....

I have been told that the 5 year warranty started in March 2015, so all '15 plate PHEVs have the 5 year warranty.

I like the auto openning boot - no more dirty hands when the car is filthy, or juggling boxes and bags trying to open it manually... The reversing camera makes life a lot easier. This was another 'must have' for me, as I'd been used to it on my Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h. The heated seat is wonderful, especially if you've got a nagging backache!

You may also find the price a lot cheaper for the pre-facelift version. This is what I got in the end. Paid £6k less for a car that was 6 months older, but with 7k lower mileage than a facelift model on the same forecourt. I have also been told that it's getting increasingly difficult to find the pre-facelift 4hs, as they are so popular.

I would probably suggest that if you have the choice between two cars, go for the higher spec one even if you don't think you'll use the extra options - you might be surprised how much you do.

 

[saladdodger]

This is really helpful and I think you have sold me in! I am a bit of a gadget nut so I think the 4hs is the one to consider for me. That is really useful to know re: warranty too.

I just need to find one now (anyone got any good tips on that)? Will want under 20k miles.

 

[Isablu]

Whereabouts are you? I found a local very small dealership who specialise in EV's (JSC of Windsor), especially the PHEV. They had the largest stock locally, at a reasonable price, and were great to deal with. People do travel quite a way to buy from them too.

One tip - if you're looking on Autotrader or similar, you'll find a few that are advertised as the GX4h are actually 4hs. If they have a photo of the steering wheel, zoom in and check the cruise control button. If it is the cruise symbol with a little car on it, it's adaptive and therefore a 4hs. If there's no little car on there, it's standard cruise and a 4h. I have zoomed in and out of so many photos over the last few months...

I found the main dealers were charging more, obviously, and wanted to avoid the car supermarkets. I did keep an eye on Autotrader, but waited for the dealer I found to have what I wanted in stock.

 

[saladdodger]

That's very helpful - thanks! I'm in Epsom so not far from Windsor. I have seen a couple of the JSC ones on autotrader.

That's useful to know re: the adaptive cruise control and will start getting my magnifying glass out. I am also hoping with the 2017 model due to be released soon there might be some 2016 ex-demos which make it into the market.

Thanks everyone for all their input. I will let you know how I get on.

SD

 

[gphome]

In the UK, don't forget the new Juro model - its gets the new infotainment system with TomTom navigation and Apple Carplay/Android Auto and also a good amount of free visual upgrades! models are on the ground in the UK