The Mitsubishi Destinator has officially launched in Mzansi. We highlight what you can expect, including pricing and specs, from the automaker’s new seven-seater family SUV.
In February 2026, we reported that the Mitsubishi Destinator will launch in South Africa in the first half of the year. Well, now, the Japanese automaker’s new seven-seater SUV has officially made local landfall, with Mitsubishi announcing pricing and specs for the latest member in its SA product portfolio.
The Destinator is available with the choice of two trim levels: GLS and Exceed. The opening gambit to the line-up, the GLS derivative ships with 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, a six-speed audio system, and a rear-view camera setup and aft park distance sensors. GLS spec features fabric interior upholstery.
Spearheading the range, Exceed grade upgrades to a larger, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 8.0-inch digital driver’s display, a six-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and a multi-view surround camera array. Exceed spec also gains keyless entry, cruise control, a wireless smartphone charging tray, a panoramic sunroof, an electrically operated tailgate, tyre pressure monitoring, and an array of driver assistance systems. The latter includes blind-spot monitoring, lane change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. Exceed spec features leather upholstery for the pews.
How much does the Mitsubishi Destinator cost in South Africa?
The two-strong Mitsubishi Destinator line-up is priced from R489 990 for the GLS derivative and R569 990 for the Exceed flagship model. Included with the price as standard are a five-year/unlimited km warranty and a service plan spanning the same duration or 75 000 km.
- Mitsubishi Destinator 1.5T GLS CVT — R489 990
- Mitsubishi Destinator 1.5T Exceed CVT — R569 990
Locally, a single engine option is employed across the range — a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 120 KW and 250 N.m of torque, the latter available from 2 500 r/min to 4 000 r/min. Power is exclusively delivered to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Mitsubishi claims an average fuel consumption figure of 7.2 L/100 km. Matching the brand’s claim translates to a driving range of 625 km from a single, 45-litre tank of fuel.
The three-row SUV measures 4 680 mm in length, 1 840 mm in width, and 1 780 mm in height. The wheelbase spans 2 815 mm. The ground clearance is rated at 214 mm.
