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Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Length
4710 mm
4390 mm
Width
1862 mm
1810 mm
Height
1745 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2706 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
193 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
1730 kg
Payload Capacity
665 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
880 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
1014 mm
370 mm
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
PR25DD
4A91
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
89 mm
75 mm
Stroke
100 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
187 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
13.6 sec
Quarter Mile
17.8 sec
18.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.9 kW/tonne
61.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 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
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Gearbox
CVT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
5.694
5.698
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
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
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Real-world Mileage
12.3 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
679
677
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
703 km
701 km
Range Real World Mixed
631 km
63 km
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
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
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
8-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
9-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
22.9 deg
30.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
No
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.1 deg
20.5 deg
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Temporary 16-inch
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
146 g/km
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
819995
499990
Starting Price Zar
819995
499990
Spec
Outlander
Outlander Sport
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander 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: Outlander 56 vs Outlander Sport 30.
Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs Outlander Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs Outlander Sport 73.
Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs Outlander Sport 67.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored 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
Outlander leads by 5 points
Outlander and Outlander Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Outlander +26
Efficiency
Outlander Sport +13
Safety
Outlander +3
Practicality
Outlander Sport +3
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
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Outlander
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander 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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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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