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Mitsubishi Destinator vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer
Destinator has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 190,090 cheaperDestinator from ZAR 489,990 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Destinator120 kW @ 5000 rpm
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Destinator250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
Destinator1499 cc
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Destinator13.9 km/l
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Destinator214 mm
T6 Single Cab197 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 ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Destinator
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation Destinator
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Length
4680 mm
5315 mm
Width
1840 mm
1830 mm
Height
1780 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
850 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1055 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
620 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
16.5:1
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 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
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
CVT
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
76
Combined Driving Range
625
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front and rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
1
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
9-inch
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
21 deg
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Leaf springs
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
569990
314900
Starting Price Zar
569990
314900
Spec
Destinator
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and T6 Single Cab 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 T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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 9 points
Destinator has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
T6 Single Cab +4
Efficiency
T6 Single Cab +12
Safety
Destinator +41
Practicality
Destinator +8
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
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Destinator
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Destinator leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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