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Outlander Sport
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
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Length
4775 mm
4390 mm
Width
1920 mm
1810 mm
Height
1671 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
522 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
880 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
370 mm
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
4A91
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
72.0 mm
75 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
440 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
915 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous traction motors
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
3
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
13.3 sec
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
112.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
34.46 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
31.0 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion traction battery
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
322 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
150 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
70 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
5.698
Number of Gears
3
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management
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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DHT
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
3
1
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
42
Combined Driving Range
1100
677
Electric Consumption
22.7
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
63 km
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
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
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
8-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3-inch
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
Not Available
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20.5 deg
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
146 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
999900
499990
Starting Price Zar
999900
499990
Spec
C9 SHS
Outlander Sport
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 SHS and Outlander Sport 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: C9 SHS 92 vs Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs Outlander Sport 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
C9 SHS leads by 30 points
C9 SHS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9 SHS
Performance
92/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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