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Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Maximum Power
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77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
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1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
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193 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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480 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
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1250 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Warranty
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5 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Generation
Upcoming South African-market Tata Osprey compact SUV; Tata confirms Osprey as the local name for Nexon
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger vehicle
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Facelift History
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Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
-
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Airbags
6
6
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ABS
-
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Yes
Brake Assist
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
No
AEB
-
No
BA
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Curtain Airbags
-
Yes
Driver Airbag
-
Yes
EBD
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Hill Hold
-
Yes
Passenger Airbag
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
No
ABS EBD
-
Yes
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Sequential LED
Yes
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
No
Exterior Colour Options
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White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Panoramic Sunroof
-
No
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
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499990 ZAR
Starting Price
-
499990
Starting Price Zar
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499990
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Length
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4390 mm
Width
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1810 mm
Height
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1660 mm
Wheelbase
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2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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480 l
Kerb Weight
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1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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1730 kg
Payload Capacity
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480 kg
Towing Capacity
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0 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
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
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Engine
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1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
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4A91
Fuel Type
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Petrol
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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1499 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
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Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
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10.0:1
Bore
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75 mm
Stroke
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84.8 mm
Maximum Power
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77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
FWD
Transmission
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CVT
Top Speed
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175 km/h
0-100 km/h
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13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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112.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
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CVT
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
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No
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
No
Paddle Shifters
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
5.698
Number of Gears
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1
Transmission Type
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CVT automatic
Clutch Type
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Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
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Yes
Gear Shift Type
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Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
-
FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
No
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Gearbox Type
-
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Transmission Speeds
-
1
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
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16.1 km/l
City Mileage
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13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
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18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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42 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
No
Real-world Mileage
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16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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42
Combined Driving Range
-
677
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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701 km
Range Real World Mixed
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63 km
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
No
Lane Keep Assist
-
No
Lane Departure Warning
-
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
-
Yes
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
360 Degree Camera
-
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Highbeam
-
No
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Yes
Reverse Camera
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
No
Park Assist
-
No
Around View Monitor
-
No
Blind Spot Warning
-
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
-
No
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
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Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
-
No
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Ambient Lighting
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
-
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
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Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Climate Control
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Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
-
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Wireless Charging
-
Yes
Sunroof
-
No
Electric Tailgate
-
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Yes
AC Type
-
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
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Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
-
Yes
Android Auto
-
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Yes
Number of Speakers
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8
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
8-inch
USB Ports
-
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
-
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
-
12.3-inch
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
-
21 deg
Departure Angle
-
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
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Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
20.5 deg
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
-
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
-
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
-
Electric parking brake
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion beam
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
-
146 g/km
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Service Plan
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3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Osprey
Outlander Sport
Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
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