Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts from $53,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid opens at $34,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $19,000.

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 $59,389 and $38,489 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $1,415 in electricity alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 6 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses a Petrol producing 98kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV making 105kW and 215Nm, paired to a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 105kW vs 98kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 20kWh (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 18.4kWh (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid), giving WLTP ranges of 84km and 93km.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV measures 4,710mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 175mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at 4,535mm (2,653mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 3L advantage. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $350/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and $67/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid. That is a $283 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $350 (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs $67 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $283 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 7 years (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.