iCAUR 03T vs Mitsubishi Outlander

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Outlander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs Mitsubishi Outlander: the short answer

03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

03T starts ZAR 120,095 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T Outlander
Maximum Power 03T135 kW Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size 03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle Outlander2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l Outlander12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm Outlander210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Outlander

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Outlander

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T Outlander
Model Introduced Year 2026 2022
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Fourth-generation Outlander
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 - Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since - Current specification
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Spec 03T Outlander
Length 4433 mm 4710 mm
Width 1916 mm 1862 mm
Height 1741 mm 1745 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 205 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 2355 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg 665 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 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 986 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1058 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm 1014 mm
Towing Capacity - 1600 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and Outlander 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 Outlander 56.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Outlander 49.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Outlander 76.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Outlander 64.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Outlander 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

03T leads by 13 points

03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 67% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Leads by 13 points
62
#2

Outlander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 56
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Outlander +5 Efficiency 03T +50 Safety 03T +17 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

Outlander

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR 03T leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 62 pts for Outlander

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

03T vs Outlander questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.