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Mitsubishi Destinator vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Destinator.
Five key differences
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Specification
Destinator
Phantom
Maximum Power
Destinator120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Destinator250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Destinator1499 cc
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Destinator13.9 km/l
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
Destinator214 mm
Phantom136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Mitsubishi Destinator
Exceed 1.5T CVT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Destinator
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2026
2018
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Length
4680 mm
5762 mm
Width
1840 mm
2018 mm
Height
1780 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
675 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
978 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
1105 mm
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
4B40
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
75 mm
89 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
351.6 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
Phantom
Gearbox
CVT
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
2.81:1
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
No
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
6.29 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
90
Combined Driving Range
625
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
608 km
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
No
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
No
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Cruise Control
Yes
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
No
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
No
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
No
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
No
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
No
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
No
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
No
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
8
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Headlights
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Approach Angle
21 deg
-
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
-
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
361 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
569990
-
Starting Price Zar
569990
-
Spec
Destinator
Phantom
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and Phantom 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 Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs Phantom 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Phantom leads by 15 points
Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Destinator.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom 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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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.
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