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Mitsubishi Destinator vs LEPAS L6: the short answer
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Specification
Destinator
L6
Maximum Power
Destinator120 kW @ 5000 rpm
L6108 kW
Maximum Torque
Destinator250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
L6285 Nm
Engine Size
Destinator1499 cc
L6-
Combined Fuel Economy
Destinator13.9 km/l
L6-
Ground Clearance
Destinator214 mm
L6-
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
First-generation Destinator
First-generation South African LEPAS L6 pre-launch programme
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
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Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Destinator
L6
Length
4680 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Height
1780 mm
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Wheelbase
2815 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
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Kerb Weight
1500 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
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Payload Capacity
590 kg
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Towing Capacity
0 kg
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Seating Capacity
7 seats
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Number of Rows
3 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
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Front Headroom
890 mm
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Rear Headroom
850 mm
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Front Legroom
1055 mm
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Rear Legroom
620 mm
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1499 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
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Compression Ratio
11.0:1
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Bore
75 mm
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Stroke
84.8 mm
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Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
108 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
285 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
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Top Speed
180 km/h
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0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
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Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
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Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Gearbox
CVT
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
No
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Paddle Shifters
No
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Final Drive Ratio
6.386
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Number of Gears
1
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Transmission Type
CVT automatic
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Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
No
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Front Differential Lock
No
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Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
No
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Transmission Speeds
1
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
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City Mileage
11.4 km/l
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Highway Mileage
16 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
No
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Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
45
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Combined Driving Range
625
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
647 km
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Range Real World Mixed
581 km
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Airbags
6
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
Yes
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
No
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Yes
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ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
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Brake Assist
Yes
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
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Front Parking Sensors
Yes
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AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
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Brake Override System
Yes
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
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Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
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Side Airbags
Yes
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Stability Control
Yes
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TCS
Yes
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Knee Airbag
No
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Cruise Control
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Parking Sensors
Yes
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
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Traffic Sign Recognition
No
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Auto Highbeam
No
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Auto Wipers
Yes
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
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Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
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Forward Collision Warning
No
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
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Heated Seats
No
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Yes
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
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Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
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Power Windows
Front and rear
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Keyless Entry
Yes
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Push Button Start
Yes
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Wireless Charging
Yes
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Sunroof
Yes
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Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
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AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
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Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
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Number of Speakers
8
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Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
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USB Ports
Front, second and third row
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Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
13.2 inches
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
13.2 inches
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch
13.2 inches
Spec
Destinator
L6
LED Headlamps
Yes
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Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
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Fog Lamps
Yes
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Roof Rails
Yes
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Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
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Headlights
Yes
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Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Destinator
L6
Approach Angle
21 deg
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Departure Angle
25.5 deg
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Wading Depth
Not Applicable
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Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
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Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
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Spec
Destinator
L6
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 Years / 75000 km
Spec
Destinator
L6
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Upcoming technology-rich South African family SUV
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
569990
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Starting Price Zar
569990
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Spec
Destinator
L6
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 150000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and L6 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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