Rangs brings new hybrid SUV
Rangs Limited, an automotive distributor in Bangladesh, has introduced a four-wheeler drive plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle named Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Shoeb Ahmed, chief executive officer of the company, announced the market launch of the Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) from the fleet of Mitsubishi at a press conference at a Mitsubishi outlet in the capital’s Tejgaon yesterday.
PHEV has come with a newly designed 2.0-liter engine with twin motors, which ensure high-performance by providing ample power whenever necessary. The vehicle can reach up to 201 horse power in terms of raw power in hybrid mode. The four-wheel drive SUV power comes with hybrid efficiency, making it a perfect combination.
Ahmed said the 12-kilowatt-hour battery is capable of running the vehicle up to 54kms on electric mode, with no fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The battery can be charged at home or garage and charging appliances come with the vehicle. It can be fast-charged to 100 percent in just half an hour.
The CEO said for day-to-day driving in hybrid mode, the engine generates electricity when running and the motors deliver that energy to make the drive more fuel-efficient.
The model is a spacious, practical family vehicle with a boot capacity to boast of and generous room in the back for rear seat passengers.
The standard edition comes with premium leather seats, Rockford fosgate sound system, seven airbags, keyless operating, and bluetooth functionality and electric tailgates as standard.
Ahmed said the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has gained several international recognitions, including the best plug-in vehicle, the green SUV of the year, and Japan Car of the Year in the last six years of its journey.
The model has maintained the best-selling tag in European market in the last four years.
Price of the Japan origin PHEV model will be Tk 60 lakh to Tk 62 lakh. The vehicle is available at Mitsubishi showrooms in Dhaka and Chattogram.
Shadiqul Mostuk, head of private sales; Farhan Hadi, head of marketing, and Farid Al Shohan, assistant manager for supply chain, were present at the launch.
