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Destinator
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Length
4680 mm
4710 mm
Width
1840 mm
1862 mm
Height
1780 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
205 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
665 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
986 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
1014 mm
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
75 mm
89 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
245 Nm @ 3600 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
AWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
145 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
Outlander
Gearbox
CVT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
5.694
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
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
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
625
679
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
631 km
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
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
Yes
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Three-zone automatic
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
12.3-inch
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
9-inch
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Approach Angle
21 deg
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
18.1 deg
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
569990
819995
Starting Price Zar
569990
819995
Spec
Destinator
Outlander
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and Outlander 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 Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs Outlander 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.
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
Outlander leads by 2 points
Destinator and Outlander 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
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Outlander
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander 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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