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Destinator
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Harrier
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Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Length
4680 mm
4605 mm
Width
1840 mm
1922 mm
Height
1780 mm
1718 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1823 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2298 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
840 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
980 mm
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1956 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
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
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 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
FWD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
68.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
192.0 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
Destinator
Harrier
Gearbox
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
3.22
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Torque-converter Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic gear selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
No
Standard
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
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
15.15 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
9.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
15 l
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
15.15 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
50
Combined Driving Range
625
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way powered with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Approach Angle
21 deg
25.3 deg
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
26.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Normal, Rough, Wet
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
16.6 deg
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
245/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
174 g/km
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
699900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
569990
699900
Starting Price Zar
569990
699900
Spec
Destinator
Harrier
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and Harrier 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 Harrier 60.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs Harrier 59.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs Harrier 99.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs Harrier 67.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs Harrier 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
Harrier leads by 12 points
Harrier has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Destinator remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Harrier
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Harrier 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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