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Outlander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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ATTO 3
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Outlander
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Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
First South African ATTO 3 generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Length
4455 mm
4710 mm
Width
1875 mm
1862 mm
Height
1615 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
205 l
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2160 kg
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
665 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
986 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
760 mm
1014 mm
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
100 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Top Speed
160 km/h
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.3 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
85.7 kW/tonne
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.1 Nm/tonne
145 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
403.2 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
7 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
9 h 42 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
44 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.476
5.694
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Gearshift lever
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55
Combined Driving Range
420 km
679
Electric Consumption
15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
310 km
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
390 km
631 km
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Climate Control
Automatic
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Three-zone automatic
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
12.3-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
12.8
9-inch
Touchscreen
12.8
9-inch
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Approach Angle
19 deg
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
346.85 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Snow
No
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
13 deg
18.1 deg
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare wheel
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Service Plan
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Ownership Role
extended-range derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
783900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
extended-range derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
783900
819995
Starting Price Zar
783900
819995
Spec
ATTO 3
Outlander
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This ATTO 3 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: ATTO 3 65 vs Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: ATTO 3 90 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 3 99 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: ATTO 3 51 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 3 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.
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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
ATTO 3 leads by 13 points
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ATTO 3
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
51/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD ATTO 3
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ATTO 3 leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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