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Mitsubishi Destinator vs Suzuki Swift Sport: the short answer
Destinator and Swift Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Swift Sport starts ZAR 20,090 cheaperDestinator from ZAR 489,990 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Destinator
Swift Sport
Maximum Power
Destinator120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Swift Sport103 kW
Maximum Torque
Destinator250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Swift Sport230 Nm
Engine Size
Destinator1499 cc
Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Destinator13.9 km/l
Swift Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Destinator214 mm
Swift Sport0 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★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Destinator
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Swift Sport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Swift Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Current market generation
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Hatchback
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Length
4680 mm
3860 mm
Width
1840 mm
1735 mm
Height
1780 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
920 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
500 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
5.2 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
900 mm
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
K14C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1373 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 fuel injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
75 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
103 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
230 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
112.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
250.0 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
Swift Sport
Gearbox
CVT
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
4.3
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
No
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Yes
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
37
Combined Driving Range
625
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
600 km
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
No
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
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
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
No
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Applicable
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
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Front and rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Manual air conditioning
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
7
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
7
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
569990
250000
Starting Price Zar
569990
250000
Spec
Destinator
Swift Sport
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 45.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs Swift Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs Swift Sport 67.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs Swift Sport 42.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs Swift Sport 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
Destinator leads by 7 points
Destinator and Swift Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Destinator +5
Efficiency
Swift Sport +8
Safety
Destinator +6
Practicality
Destinator +21
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
Swift Sport
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Destinator
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 53 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Destinator leads. However, Swift Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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