{"id":57577,"date":"2026-04-29T13:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=57577"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:54:37","slug":"mitsubishi-destnator-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/04\/29\/mitsubishi-destnator-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitsubishi Destinator &#8211; what you need to know about seven-seater"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>New SUV slots in between the Outlander and Outlander Sport in carmaker&#8217;s local line-up.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Mitsubishi Destinator nameplate was introduced to the South African by Japanese carmaker in March.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Citizen Motoring<\/em> takes a look at where the Destinator fits into the Mitsubishi picture.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seven-seater-suv\">Seven-seater SUV<\/h2>\n<p>The manufacturer\u2019s local line-up starts with the seven-seater Xpander, which starts at R365 995, followed by the Outlander Sport at R449 990. As the Xpander is an MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) and the Outlander Sport a five-seater SUV, the Destinator becomes Mitsubishi\u2019s most affordable local seven-seater SUV.<\/p>\n<p>It slots in below the Outlander, a bigger seven-seater SUV that starts at a price of R759 995. The Outlander, in turn, slots in below Mitsubishi\u2019s flagship seven-seater, the Pajero Sport.<\/p>\n<p>The Destinator has effectively replaced the Eclipse Cross and the ASX in the carmaker\u2019s local portfolio.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mitsubishi-destinator-looks-famiiar\">Mitsubishi Destinator looks famiiar<\/h3>\n<p>The Mitsubishi Destinator is styled similar to the Outlander Sport, from the Dynamic Shield grille, to the T-shaped LED headlights with silver outer surrounds. Unique touches include wheel arches and cladding and a silver instead of a body-coloured front skidplate.<\/p>\n<p>The Destinator at 4 680mm is 290mm longer than the Outlander Sport to accommodate, with its wheelbase stretched by 165mm to 2 815mm. At 214m, its ground clearance is up 21mm from the Outlander Sport.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to its biggest seven-seater SUV rivals, the Destinator is 120mm longer than the Hyundai Alcazar and 34mm shorter than the Jetour X70 Plus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turbo-power\">Turbo power<\/h3>\n<p>The Mitsubishi Destinator\u2019s biggest gain over the Outlander Sport is underneath its bonnet. Here the 1.5-litre engine benefits from a turbocharger. This results in the outputs going up from 77kW of power and 141Nm of torque to 120kW\/250Nm. The twist goes to the front wheels via CVT.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the R489 990 entry-level GLS model boats an 8-inch infotainment system. This goes up to 12.3-inches in the R569 990 flagship Exceed. The Exceed also features an eight-inch digital instrument cluster and eight-speaker Yamaha sound system.<\/p>\n<p>The middle row of seats tumbles forward instead of sliding to make access to the third row easier.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p>Add The Citizen as a Preferred Source on Google and follow us on Google News to see more of our trusted reporting in Google News and Top Stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Mitsubishi #Destinator #sevenseater<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New SUV slots in between the Outlander and Outlander Sport in carmaker&#8217;s local line-up. 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