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Destinator
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Spec
03T
Destinator
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
First-generation Destinator
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Facelift History
-
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
-
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
03T
Destinator
Length
4433 mm
4680 mm
Width
1916 mm
1840 mm
Height
1741 mm
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
214 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
152 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
2090 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
590 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
890 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
850 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
620 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
03T
Destinator
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
4B40
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Cylinder Layout
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Inline
Valves
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Aspiration
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
11.0:1
Bore
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
75 mm
Stroke
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Combined Power
135 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
220 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Top Speed
150 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
10.4 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
6000 rpm
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈10.0 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
-
17.6 sec
Launch Control
-
No
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
166.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Destinator
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
No
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
No
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
4x2
Transmission Speeds
1
1
LSD Available
-
No
Differential Lock
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
6.386
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Spec
03T
Destinator
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
11.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
45 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
No
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
45
Combined Driving Range
431 km
625
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
647 km
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
581 km
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Destinator
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Yes
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
No
Spec
03T
Destinator
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
No
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Yes
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
No
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
No
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Park Assist
-
No
Spec
03T
Destinator
Seat Material
Leather seats
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
03T
Destinator
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Yes
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Yes
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Spec
03T
Destinator
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
8-inch
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Front, second and third row
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
15.6 in
12.3-inch
Spec
03T
Destinator
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Yes
Spec
03T
Destinator
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
21 deg
Departure Angle
-
25.5 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
20.8 deg
Spec
03T
Destinator
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
18-inch alloy
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size alloy
Handbrake Type
-
Electric parking brake
Spec
03T
Destinator
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion beam
Spec
03T
Destinator
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
172 g/km
Spec
03T
Destinator
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
03T
Destinator
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
569990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
639900
569990
Starting Price Zar
639900
569990
Spec
03T
Destinator
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Destinator comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Destinator 50.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Destinator 54.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Destinator 73.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Destinator 63.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Destinator not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 15 points
03T holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Destinator.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Destinator may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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