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Specification evidence leader
L4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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Destinator
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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L4
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Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Destinator
L4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation Destinator
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Destinator
L4
Length
4680 mm
4406 mm
Width
1840 mm
1820 mm
Height
1780 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 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
5.275 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
890 mm
Spec
Destinator
L4
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.5:1
Bore
75 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
167.2 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
L4
Gearbox
CVT
6-speed dual-clutch 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
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
4.13:1
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
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
Not Available
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
L4
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
51
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
L4
Airbags
6
6
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
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
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
L4
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
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
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Spec
Destinator
L4
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Faux leather
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Faux leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Faux leather
Spec
Destinator
L4
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Climate control
Spec
Destinator
L4
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
2
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
13.2-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
13.2-inch
Spec
Destinator
L4
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
L4
Approach Angle
21 deg
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
18.5 deg
Spec
Destinator
L4
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Destinator
L4
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Spec
Destinator
L4
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
159 g/km
Spec
Destinator
L4
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Destinator
L4
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
569990
419900
Starting Price Zar
569990
419900
Spec
Destinator
L4
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and L4 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 L4 47.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs L4 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
L4 leads by 4 points
Destinator and L4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 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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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.
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