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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Outlander
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
EXTER
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Tare Mass Kg
999 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Length
3815 mm
4710 mm
Width
1710 mm
1862 mm
Height
1631 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
391 l
205 l
Kerb Weight
999 kg
1690 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
180 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
-
665 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.5 m
Front Headroom
-
986 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Front Legroom
-
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
-
1014 mm
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Three-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Cloth
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
exter
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
5 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
5 kW/tonne
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.1 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
EXTER
Outlander
Gearbox
AMT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
5.694
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Automated Manual
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
AMT
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
AMT
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
679
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
631 km
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
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Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Leather-appointed
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Infotainment System
SYNC
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
9-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
9-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
9-inch
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Body Type
SUV
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DRL
H-signature LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
-
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
18.1 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
-
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
185 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Outlander
Ownership Role
Flagship
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
334900
819995
Starting Price Zar
334900
819995
In depth: how these cars differ
This EXTER 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: EXTER 19 vs Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: EXTER 66 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: EXTER 84 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: EXTER 65 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: EXTER 65 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 4 points
EXTER 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
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Outlander
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander leads. However, EXTER 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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