A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 9
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
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Length
4680 mm
4810 mm
Width
1840 mm
1925 mm
Height
1780 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
607 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1425 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
5.9 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
960 mm
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
390 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
AWD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
CVT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
65
Combined Driving Range
625
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
647 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Park Assist
No
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Power
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
569990
779900
Starting Price Zar
569990
779900
Spec
Destinator
Tiggo 9
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Destinator and Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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
Tiggo 9 leads by 14 points
Tiggo 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Destinator remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 leads. However, Destinator may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.
Compare
Get Best Price
We'll Contact You
Fill in your details and a dedicated executive will reach out shortly.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
An executive will contact you shortly. Thank you for your interest.