Deepal S07 vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Deepal S07 starts from $53,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV opens at $53,990. That makes the Deepal S07 the more affordable entry point by $90.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,290 and $59,389 respectively.

The Deepal S07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Deepal S07 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV misses.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with heated front seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Deepal S07 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV lines up making 98kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 98kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 40mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 33L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1385L vs 1500L. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.