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Outlander
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Venue Cargo
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Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1250 kg
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Length
4710 mm
3995 mm
Width
1862 mm
1770 mm
Height
1745 mm
1617 mm
Wheelbase
2706 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
1296 l
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
665 kg
620 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
986 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1014 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
PR25DD
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1197 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
61 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
114 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
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
48.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 Nm/tonne
91.2 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
Venue Cargo
Gearbox
CVT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
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
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 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
15.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
45 l
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
Venue Cargo
Airbags
7
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
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
Front and rear
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
Standard
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
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
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
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
Wireless
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
-
1200 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1200 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
900 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
-
1200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1200 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
venue-cargo
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
9-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
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
3
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
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
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
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
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Base
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
819995
309900
Starting Price Zar
819995
309900
Spec
Outlander
Venue Cargo
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander and Venue Cargo 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 Venue Cargo 30.
Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs Venue Cargo 61.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs Venue Cargo 89.
Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs Venue Cargo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored vs Venue Cargo 65.
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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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 1 points
Outlander and Venue Cargo 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
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Outlander
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander leads. However, Venue Cargo 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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