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Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First-generation Destinator Current version Current specification Body style SUV
Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 569,990
On-road in
ZAR 582,684
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 569,990
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 4,845
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 569,990
Estimated finance from ZAR 10,007/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1499cc (1.5L) Torque:250Nm (184 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:214mm (8.4″) Power:120kW (161 bhp) Boot152L (5.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.9 km/l (33 mpg)
City 11.4 km/l (27 mpg)
Highway 16 km/l (38 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Hagalu editorial rating: 4.3/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 10,007
Total Interest
ZAR 145,398
Total Payable
ZAR 600,398
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT

Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is a current South African medium seven-seat suv with a published retail position from R569,990. Its core specification is easy to explain: 120 kW, 250 Nm, 7 seats, a 45-litre tank and 214 mm of default ground clearance. Destinator is aimed at the family needing three usable seating rows. The 120 kW and 250 Nm figures describe the engine, but mass and load determine how lively the complete vehicle feels. Its strongest case combines a clear South African price, the published 120 kW/250 Nm output and a clearly described ownership package. The Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is best assessed by balancing safety equipment, value, cabin usefulness, ownership cover, powertrain suitability and comfort technology. The Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is not best understood by one headline number. A proper look at the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, an active listing sits beside a South African price reference of R569,990, while engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol sets a practical boundary. For a buyer searching the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A CVT transmission describes the opportunity; Petrol power and the top trim describe the conditions around it. Its appeal comes from the interaction between the top trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R569,990 for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. An SUV body describes the opportunity; Petrol power and a CVT transmission describe the conditions around it for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT

Mitsubishi Destinator — Quick Facts

Mitsubishi Destinator Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
GLS 1.5T CVT Mid Petrol Electric range625 km Efficiency13.9 km/l CVT ZAR 489,990
Exceed 1.5T CVT Top Petrol Electric range625 km Efficiency13.9 km/l CVT ZAR 569,990
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
GLS 1.5T CVT Mid Petrol Electric range625 km Efficiency13.9 km/l CVT ZAR 489,990
Exceed 1.5T CVT Top Petrol Electric range625 km Efficiency13.9 km/l CVT ZAR 569,990
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Mitsubishi Destinator Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Generation
First-generation Destinator
Model Year
2026
Production Status
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Length
4680 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Bore
75 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Gearbox
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Transmission Speeds
1
Rear Differential Lock
No
Drivetrain
FWD
Axle Layout
4x2
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Front Differential Lock
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
Number of Gears
1
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
625
Range Real World Highway
647 km
Real-world Mileage
12.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Auto Start Stop
No
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
Brake Assist
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Traction Control
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
ABS
Yes
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
BA
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
TCS
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
AEB
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Park Assist
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Ventilated Seats
No
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Keyless Entry
Yes
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Front and rear
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Android Auto
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Roof Rails
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Fog Lamps
Yes
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
Approach Angle
21 deg
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Starting Price
569990
Starting Price Zar
569990
Driving fit

Where the Mitsubishi Destinator Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

A shopper researching Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. That may be the space for a family, the access needed for work or the cost of keeping a second vehicle for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. Start with passengers, cargo, parking, monthly kilometres and road surface for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. Then compare the top trim and an active listing with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT

City
In town, the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT should be judged by visibility, turning space, low-speed response, braking feel and how easily every passenger enters. Around town, Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration
Highway
The Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is a coherent choice when its exact derivative hardware matches the buyer's route and load. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT out with the load it normally carries
Off-Road
If the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. A power output of 120 kW @ 5000 rpm may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT
4.3/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.3 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-10

Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT — Should You Buy It?

4.3/5
Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT expert rating
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-10

Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power. The best buyer for the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT knows the weekly job before choosing. Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an SUV body and accept the limitation represented by Petrol power. The local price should be judged against the equipment that is actually included, not an adjacent trim. That is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive specification mismatch The conclusion depends on the exact South African derivative, its price and the work it has to do.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Ownership 4.3/5 · 15%
4.3/5
Powertrain suitability 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Comfort & technology 4.2/5 · 10%
4.2/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The best buyer for the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT knows the weekly job before choosing. Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an SUV body and accept the limitation represented by Petrol power

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: CVT
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R569,990
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 120 kW @ 5000 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: CVT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT budget.
  • ✕A short Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT stock and support terms.

Mitsubishi Destinator FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is R569,990. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises GLS 1.5T CVT, Exceed 1.5T CVT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is 214 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is 1499 cc, with output shown as 120 kW (161 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is around 13.9 km/l.

A shopper researching Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

In town, the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT should be judged by visibility, turning space, low-speed response, braking feel and how easily every passenger enters. Around town, Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration

The Mitsubishi Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT is a coherent choice when its exact derivative hardware matches the buyer's route and load. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Destinator Exceed 1.5T CVT out with the load it normally carries

Buyers researching the Mitsubishi Destinator often compare it with rivals such as Mahindra Scorpio-N , Renault Duster , Honda HR-V , Mahindra XUV700 , Dongfeng 06 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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