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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Destinator
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
D90
Destinator
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
First-generation Destinator
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
D90
Destinator
Length
5046 mm
4680 mm
Width
2016 mm
1840 mm
Height
1876 mm
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
214 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
152 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2090 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
590 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
890 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
850 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
620 mm
Spec
D90
Destinator
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
4B40
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
11.0:1
Bore
83 mm
75 mm
Stroke
92 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
166.7 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
D90
Destinator
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
6.386
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Standard
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
D90
Destinator
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
11.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
45
Combined Driving Range
824.18
625
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
647 km
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
581 km
Spec
D90
Destinator
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
Destinator
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
D90
Destinator
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
D90
Destinator
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
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
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Spec
D90
Destinator
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
8-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Front, second and third row
Infotainment Screen
12.3
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
12.3-inch
Spec
D90
Destinator
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
Destinator
Approach Angle
28 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
25.5 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
20.8 deg
Spec
D90
Destinator
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
D90
Destinator
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Torsion beam
Spec
D90
Destinator
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
172 g/km
Spec
D90
Destinator
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
D90
Destinator
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
569990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
899900
569990
Starting Price Zar
899900
569990
Spec
D90
Destinator
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 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: D90 82 vs Destinator 50.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Destinator 54.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Destinator 73.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Destinator 63.
Ownership-cover index: D90 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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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
D90 leads by 16 points
D90 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Destinator.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 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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