Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV became the first-ever plug-in hybrid SUV to participate in and complete the Australasian Safari in Western Australia at the weekend.

The 2014 Australasian Safari has been run and won, with Isuzu Motorsports claiming three class wins including a first in the production class.

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has announced its Outlander PHEV will run ‘mine industry’ rated tyres during the 2014 Australasian Safari which kicks off today (19 September).