Mitsubishi Destinator vs Toyota GR Supra

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.

Mitsubishi Destinator in South Africa

Mitsubishi Destinator

Exceed 1.5T CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 569,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
VS
Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Destinator vs Toyota GR Supra: the short answer

Destinator and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Destinator starts ZAR 1,034,810 cheaper Destinator from ZAR 489,990 · GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Destinator GR Supra
Maximum Power Destinator120 kW @ 5000 rpm GR Supra285 kW
Maximum Torque Destinator250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm GR Supra500 Nm
Engine Size Destinator1499 cc GR Supra2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Destinator13.9 km/l GR Supra12 km/l
Ground Clearance Destinator214 mm GR Supra117 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mitsubishi Destinator

Exceed 1.5T CVT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Destinator

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Destinator

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Destinator GR Supra
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation First-generation Destinator A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform
Facelift History South African launch specification introduced in March 2026. Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Medium seven-seat SUV Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Sedan
Color Note - Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1545 kg
Spec Destinator GR Supra
Length 4680 mm 4380 mm
Width 1840 mm 1865 mm
Height 1780 mm 1294 mm
Wheelbase 2815 mm 2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 214 mm 117 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 52 l
Boot/Cargo Space 152 l 290 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 590 kg 325 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 890 mm 995 mm
Rear Headroom 850 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1055 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 620 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Destinator and GR Supra 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: Destinator 50 vs GR Supra 94.

Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs GR Supra 47.

Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs GR Supra 98.

Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs GR Supra 40.

Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs GR Supra 43.

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

GR Supra leads by 7 points

Destinator and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 90% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Leads by 7 points
60
#2

Destinator

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 73 Check Performance 50
Performance 50
Efficiency 54
Safety 73
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +44 Efficiency Destinator +7 Safety GR Supra +25 Practicality Destinator +23

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

Destinator

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 73/100
Practicality 63/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR Supra leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 60 pts for Destinator

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR Supra 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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Destinator vs GR Supra 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.