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Which One's Right for You?
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Kona
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
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Spec
Destinator
Kona
Model Introduced Year
2026
2018
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1460 kg
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Length
4680 mm
4355 mm
Width
1840 mm
1825 mm
Height
1780 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2660 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
466 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1460 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
590 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
890 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
850 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1055 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
620 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
60.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
117.8 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
Kona
Gearbox
CVT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
1
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
15.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
12.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
15.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
50
Combined Driving Range
625
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
647 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Front
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Front and rear
All
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size alloy
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch Alloy
Sound System
8
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Destinator
Kona
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Yes
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
165 mm
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
235/45 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size alloy
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Spec
Destinator
Kona
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
120 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Not confirmed
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
569990
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
569990
Not confirmed
Spec
Destinator
Kona
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and Kona 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 50 vs Kona 40.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs Kona 62.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs Kona 87.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs Kona 67.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs Kona 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.
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
Kona leads by 4 points
Destinator and Kona are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Destinator +10
Efficiency
Kona +8
Safety
Kona +14
Practicality
Kona +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Kona
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Kona 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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