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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Outlander Sport
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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H6 GT PHEV
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
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.
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe 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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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Length
4727 mm
4390 mm
Width
1940 mm
1810 mm
Height
1729 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
193 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
1730 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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195 mm
Payload Capacity
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480 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.2 m
Front Headroom
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950 mm
Rear Headroom
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880 mm
Front Legroom
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1050 mm
Rear Legroom
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370 mm
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Dual-zone
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Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Voice Command
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
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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
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
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Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4A91
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 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
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
321 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
180 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
5.698
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
42
Combined Driving Range
1000
677
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
63 km
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
SYNC
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Navigation System
Standard
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
8-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear
Voice Recognition
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
12.3-inch
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
12.3-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
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Voice Control
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
12.3-inch
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
SUV
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
Not Available
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20.5 deg
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
146 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Flagship
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
799900
499990
Starting Price Zar
799900
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and Outlander 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs Outlander 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
H6 GT PHEV leads by 26 points
H6 GT PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Outlander Sport.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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