A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Destinator starts ZAR 209,910 cheaperDestinator from ZAR 489,990 · H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
268 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
760 Nm
Engine Size
1499 cc
1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.9 km/l
90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
214 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
152 l
560 l
Airbags
6
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1980 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Destinator.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H6 PHEV
+47 pts
Efficiency
H6 PHEV
+42 pts
Safety
H6 PHEV
+17 pts
Practicality
H6 PHEV
+5 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Destinator
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
Catalogue-index leader
H6 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Destinator
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1946 kg
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Length
4680 mm
4703 mm
Width
1840 mm
1886 mm
Height
1780 mm
1730 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
560 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2400 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
890 mm
-
Rear Headroom
850 mm
-
Front Legroom
1055 mm
-
Rear Legroom
620 mm
-
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
268 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
760 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
19.1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
106 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
16.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
625
Over 1000 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Airbags
6
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Front
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
10.25-inch
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Dual-zone
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Dual-zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1445 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Dual-zone
Engine Warranty
-
5
Heads Up Display
-
Full-colour
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Dual-zone
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
10.25-inch
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Dual-zone
Heated Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Sound System
8
9
Source Model Column
-
h6-phev
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Coffee OS
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Number of Speakers
8
9
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Coffee OS
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Coffee OS
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch
Coffee OS
Infotainment Display
-
Coffee OS
Audio Speakers
8
9
Audio System
-
9
Display Audio
-
Coffee OS
Head Up Display
-
Full-colour
Multi Information Display
-
10.25-inch
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
3
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
PHEV
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Flagship
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
569990
749900
Starting Price Zar
569990
749900
Spec
Destinator
H6 PHEV
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
H6 PHEV leads by 24 points
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Destinator.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
Destinator
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM H6 PHEV
leads the catalogue index with 84 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 PHEV 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Destinator and H6 PHEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Destinator 51 vs H6 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs H6 PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs H6 PHEV 90.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs H6 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs H6 PHEV 65.
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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