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 Changan UNI-S: the short answer
Outlander and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 370,095 cheaperOutlander from ZAR 759,995 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Outlander
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
Outlander2488 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander12.3 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Outlander210 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Length
4710 mm
4539 mm
Width
1862 mm
1865 mm
Height
1745 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2706 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
665 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.66 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
UNI-S
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
PR25DD
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
300 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
FWD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
187 km/h
190 km/h
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
3 selectable modes
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
UNI-S
Gearbox
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
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
7
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
Combined Driving Range
679
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
703 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
631 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Microfiber leather
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
9-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.9 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
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
UNI-S
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
819995
469900
Starting Price Zar
819995
469900
Spec
Outlander
UNI-S
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
UNI-S leads by 7 points
Outlander and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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