Mitsubishi Motors will present the global debut of the new Outlander PHEV at the 2012 Paris Motor Show held from Thursday, 27th September, through Sunday, 14th October.

The Outlander PHEV uses the Plug-in Hybrid EV System powertrain developed by Mitsubishi Motors and derived from its lineup of all-electric models.

Outlander PHEV is the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV and is due to market first in Japan early in 2013.

Alongside the Outlander PHEV, MMC will be displaying a total of 11 vehicles (seven on press days) on its stand at the Paris Motor Show, including: the new European version of the global compact car (called Mirage in other countries) which makes its debut; the ASX compact crossover which has been refreshed for the 2013 model year; and a display model of the i-MiEV Evolution 100% electric race-car which took part in the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb held in the United States in August.