Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Deepal S07

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts from $53,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal S07 opens at $53,900. 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 $59,389 and $59,290 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.

Both the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Deepal S07 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 95% for the Deepal S07.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 7 in the Deepal S07. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV misses.

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

The Deepal S07 counters with heated front seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV does not offer. 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 Deepal S07 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 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.

Battery: 20kWh (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 80kWh (Deepal S07). DC fast charging peaks at 50kW (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 120kW (Deepal S07).

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

Boot space is 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 445L in the Deepal S07, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 33L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1500L vs 1385L. 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: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.