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Mitsubishi Outlander vs Chery Tiggo V: the short answer
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Specification
Outlander
Tiggo V
Maximum Power
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiggo V-
Maximum Torque
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Tiggo V-
Engine Size
Outlander2488 cc
Tiggo V-
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander12.3 km/l
Tiggo V-
Ground Clearance
Outlander210 mm
Tiggo V220 mm
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Model Introduced Year
2022
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Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Tiggo V family and leisure SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
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Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Three-row family SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Length
4710 mm
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Width
1862 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Wheelbase
2706 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
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Kerb Weight
1690 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
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Payload Capacity
665 kg
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Towing Capacity
1600 kg
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Seating Capacity
7 seats
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Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
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Front Headroom
986 mm
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Rear Headroom
950 mm
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Front Legroom
1058 mm
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Rear Legroom
1014 mm
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Chery sixth-generation CSH hybrid system
Engine Code
PR25DD
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
2488 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
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Fuel System
Direct Injection
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Compression Ratio
12.0:1
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Bore
89 mm
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Stroke
100 mm
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Maximum Power
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
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Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
AWD
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Transmission
CVT
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Top Speed
187 km/h
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0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
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Quarter Mile
17.8 sec
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.9 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Gearbox
CVT
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
No
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Paddle Shifters
Yes
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Final Drive Ratio
5.694
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Number of Gears
1
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Transmission Type
CVT automatic
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Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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Drivetrain
AWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
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Front Differential Lock
No
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Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x4
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Rear Differential Lock
No
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Transmission Speeds
1
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
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City Mileage
10.1 km/l
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Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
No
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Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
55
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Combined Driving Range
679
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
703 km
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Range Real World Mixed
631 km
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Airbags
7
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
Yes
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
Yes
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Yes
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ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
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Brake Assist
Yes
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
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Front Parking Sensors
Yes
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AEB
No
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BA
Yes
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Brake Override System
Yes
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
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Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
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Side Airbags
Yes
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Stability Control
Yes
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TCS
Yes
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Knee Airbag
Yes
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Cruise Control
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
No
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Lane Keep Assist
No
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Lane Departure Warning
No
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Blind Spot Monitoring
No
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
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Parking Sensors
Yes
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Yes
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
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Driver Fatigue Alert
No
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Traffic Sign Recognition
No
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Auto Highbeam
No
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Auto Wipers
Yes
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
No
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Park Assist
No
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Around View Monitor
Yes
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Blind Spot Warning
No
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Forward Collision Warning
No
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Seat Material
Leather
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Heated Seats
Yes
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Ventilated Seats
No
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Ambient Lighting
No
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Yes
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Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
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Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Power Windows
Front and rear
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Keyless Entry
Yes
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Push Button Start
Yes
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Wireless Charging
Yes
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Sunroof
Yes
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Electric Tailgate
Yes
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
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AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Air Conditioning
Three-zone automatic
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
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Apple CarPlay
Yes
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Android Auto
Yes
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
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Number of Speakers
10
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Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
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USB Ports
Front and rear
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Infotainment Screen
9-inch
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Touchscreen
9-inch
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
LED Headlamps
Yes
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Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
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Fog Lamps
Yes
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Roof Rails
Yes
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Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
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Headlights
Yes
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Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
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Departure Angle
22.9 deg
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Wading Depth
Not Applicable
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Terrain Modes
No
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
18.1 deg
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
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Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
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Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
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Run Flat Tyres
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Standard
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Upcoming South African family and leisure vehicle
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
819995
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Starting Price Zar
819995
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo V
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander and Tiggo V comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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What the evidence means
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