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L4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
L4
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
L4
Outlander
Length
4406 mm
4710 mm
Width
1820 mm
1862 mm
Height
1635 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
205 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
665 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
986 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
1014 mm
Spec
L4
Outlander
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
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
6-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
185 km/h
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 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
L4
Outlander
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
5.694
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
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 Available
Yes
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
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
L4
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
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
L4
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
Outlander
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
L4
Outlander
Seat Material
Faux leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
L4
Outlander
Climate Control
Climate control
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Climate control
Three-zone automatic
Spec
L4
Outlander
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
12.3-inch
USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
9-inch
Spec
L4
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
Outlander
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
No
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
18.1 deg
Spec
L4
Outlander
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake
Spec
L4
Outlander
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
L4
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
L4
Outlander
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
L4
Outlander
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
419900
819995
Starting Price Zar
419900
819995
Spec
L4
Outlander
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and Outlander 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: L4 47 vs Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored 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.
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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
L4 leads by 2 points
L4 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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