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Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Outlander starts ZAR 22,154 cheaperOutlander from ZAR 759,995 · S6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149
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Specification
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Maximum Power
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Engine Size
Outlander2488 cc
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander12.3 km/l
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Outlander210 mm
S6 Ambulance210 mm
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Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Model Introduced Year
2022
Not Available
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
2155 kg
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Length
4710 mm
-
Width
1862 mm
-
Height
1745 mm
-
Wheelbase
2706 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
-
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
665 kg
995 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
-
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
-
Front Headroom
986 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1014 mm
-
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
PR25DD
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
320 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
187 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.9 kW/tonne
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 Nm/tonne
148.5 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
S6 Ambulance
Gearbox
CVT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
5.694
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4x4
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
80
Combined Driving Range
679
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
703 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
631 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Airbags
7
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.9
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
9-inch
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.9 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.1 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
South Africa market model
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
839949 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
top
Starting Price
819995
782149
Starting Price Zar
819995
782149
Spec
Outlander
S6 Ambulance
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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