A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mitsubishi Outlander vs JAC T9 Double Cab: the short answer
T9 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
T9 Double Cab starts ZAR 210,095 cheaperOutlander from ZAR 759,995 · T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size
Outlander2488 cc
T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander12.3 km/l
T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
Outlander210 mm
T9 Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Mitsubishi Outlander
2.5L Exceed CVT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Outlander
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
T9 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Outlander
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
T9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Double-cab pickup
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Length
4710 mm
5330 mm
Width
1862 mm
1965 mm
Height
1745 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
2706 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
665 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1014 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
PR25DD
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1999 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
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
487 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
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
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
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
CVT
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
5.694
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
76
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
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 points
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
10
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
9-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
22.9 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
18.1 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
18
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
819995
629900
Starting Price Zar
819995
629900
Spec
Outlander
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander and T9 Double Cab 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: Outlander 56 vs T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored vs T9 Double Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T9 Double Cab leads by 14 points
T9 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC T9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double Cab 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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