Mitsubishi Motors looks forward to the introduction of the all-new Destinator to the southern African market in the first half of 2026. The all-new Destinator is set to redefine family journeys with more space and enhanced technology, balancing modern comfort with Mitsubishi Motors’ proven reliability.
Unveiled globally in 2025, the all-new Destinator is designed for emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa and combines exceptional quality with value for money. The all-new Destinator will be built at the brand’s Indonesian plant, which also produces models such as the Outlander Sport and Xpander.
Creature comforts are set to include a panoramic sunroof, 65 colour ambient lighting, a large 12.3-inch infotainment screen paired with an eight-inch digital instrument cluster, and a Yamaha audio system.
The all-new Destinator will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW and 250Nm, driving the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Five driving modes allow the driver to balance performance and fuel economy to suit their needs.
Mitsubishi’s off-road technologies, such as Active Yaw Control, are designed to ensure safe, reliable driving performance across a variety of road surfaces and weather conditions.
“The Destinator is an all-new SUV designed for southern African families and explorers alike. With its bold capabilities and versatile design, we are excited to help our customers embark on new journeys while strengthening our presence in the compact SUV segment,” said Lerato Nonyane, General Manager: Product & Marketing at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA).
The Destinator combines the practicality of an MPV with the styling of an SUV. Seating for seven across three rows is infinitely configurable, with the second and third rows adjustable to 40:20:40 or 50:50, respectively. 25 innovative storage spaces are ready to swallow everything that a family needs.
The all-new Mitsubishi Destinator is equipped with the latest in active and passive driver assistance systems, including the newest ADAS technology and six airbags. This saw the Destinator earn a maximum five-star rating in the 2025 ASEAN NCAP, a comprehensive safety performance assessment programme for new vehicles in the ASEAN region.
Following its global launch in 2025, the Destinator has received numerous awards, including the Japanese Good Design award, a Gold award in the Best Industrial Product Design category of the VMARK Vietnam Design Awards, and Best of the Best at Indonesia’s 2025 FORWOT Car of the Year awards.
“As part of an exclusive pre-launch campaign which commences in March 2026, the first 20 customers to secure an all-new Mitsubishi Destinator will not only be able to purchase the Destinator at a special price, but will also unlock a substantial mystery prize, an extraordinary reward designed to ignite their ownership journey and set the tone for countless adventures behind the wheel of their new Destinator,” concluded Nonyane.
Mitsubishi Motors is yet to reveal the exact local specification, model range, and pricing closer to the model’s launch date next month.
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