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Outlander Sport
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Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2018
2025
Generation
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Current specification
Tare Mass Kg
1460 kg
-
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Length
4355 mm
4390 mm
Width
1825 mm
1810 mm
Height
1570 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
193 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
195 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
480 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
0 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
950 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
880 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
370 mm
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
All
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Temporary 16-inch
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
18-inch alloy
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
8
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4A91
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
141 Nm @ 4000 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.3 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.8 Nm/tonne
112.8 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
Kona
Outlander Sport
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
5.698
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
1
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
1
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
15.5 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
42
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
No
Real-world Mileage
15.5 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
677
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
63 km
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
BA
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
AEB
No
No
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
8
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
8-inch
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
8
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
12.3-inch
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20.5 deg
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
225/50 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Temporary 16-inch
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Temporary 16-inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
18-inch alloy
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electric parking brake
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion beam
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
4
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Warranty Years
5
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
146 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Kona
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
Not confirmed
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
499990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kona and Outlander Sport 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: Kona 40 vs Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: Kona 62 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: Kona 87 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: Kona 67 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: Kona 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.
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
Kona leads by 7 points
Kona and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Kona +10
Efficiency
Level
Safety
Kona +14
Practicality
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Kona
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Kona 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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