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.
Geely Coolray vs Mitsubishi Outlander: the short answer
Coolray and Outlander are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Coolray starts ZAR 390,095 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995
Five key differences
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Specification
Coolray
Outlander
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Outlander2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
Outlander12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
Outlander210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Coolray
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Outlander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Length
4380 mm
4710 mm
Width
1795 mm
1862 mm
Height
1609 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
205 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
665 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
7 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
3 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
986 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1014 mm
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
5.694
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Transmission Type
DCT
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
679
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
631 km
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather-appointed
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Climate Control
Climate control
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Climate control
Three-zone automatic
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
9-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
9-inch
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 deg
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric parking brake
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
185 g/km
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Ownership Role
top
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
429900
819995
Starting Price Zar
429900
819995
Spec
Coolray
Outlander
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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
Coolray leads by 5 points
Coolray and Outlander are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray 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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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.
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