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The Citizen
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Concept Mitsubishi DST morphs into 7-seat Destinator
Its public unveiling happening at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show that starts in the nation's capital, Jakarta, tomorrow, Mitsubishi has removed wraps from the DST Concept as the production Destinator bound for ASEAN markets. 'Stretched' Outlander Sport Devised as a three-row version of the Xforce, known in South Africa as the Outlander Sport, the Destinator has already been ruled-out as the replacement for the Pajero Sport, but serves as step-down from it as well as the 'normal' Outlander to become the brand's most accessible seven-seat SUV. Similar to the Xforce/Outlander Sport in that it rides on the same unibody platform, the Destinator appears little changed from the DST that premiered at the Philippine International Motor Show last October, as it only omits the flush door handles and replaces the side-mounted cameras with traditional mirrors. Along with a different grille and the same L-shaped LED headlight clusters as the Xforce/Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi has made similar subtle changes to the rear by fitting a new bumper, but retaining the same light clusters and wraparound window. Down the side, the slats on the C-pillar have also been kept, as has the wheel arch cladding and black door sills. However, the fuel filler cap moves to the left in response to the steering gear shifting to the right. Dimensions Mounted on 18-inch alloy wheels, the Destinator's dimensions amount to an overall length of 4 680mm, height of 1 780mm, width of 1 840mm and wheelbase of 2 815mm. Compared to the Xforce/Outlander Sport, these represent gains of 290mm, 120mm, 30mm and 165mm respectively. At the same time, ground clearance has increased from 193mm to 214mm. All changed inside Set to be produced alongside its sibling at the Bekasi plant outside Jakarta, the Destinator's biggest difference from the DST Concept resides inside where the interior has been redesigned to mirror that of the Xforce/Outlander Sport. As such, the dual displays have been dropped for a 12.3-inch infotainment display and an eight-inch instrument cluster recessed into the dashboard rather than freestanding, the futuristic steering wheel for a conventional one, and the various touchpads on the doors for the normal physical switchgear. Also gone is the minimalist dashboard replaced by a more traditional layout with physical buttons, while the floating centre console has been 'normalised' with a flat upper surface, conventional buttons and a gear lever. While no details surrounding boot space was made official, Mitsubishi did confirm a 40/20/40 split arrangement for the second row, and select specification items such as ambient lighting, type-A and type-C USB ports, a panoramic sunroof and an eight-speaker sound system co-developed with Yamaha. Notable safety and driver assistance systems comprise Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lead Vehicle Departure Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Mitigation, six airbags and a surround-view camera system. As with the Xforce/Outlander Sport, the Destinator gets Mitsubishi's rally-derived Active Yaw Control system and a drive mode selector with five settings; Normal, Wet, Tarmac, Gravel and Mud. Blown four-cylinder Taking care of motivation, the Destinator retains the venerable 1.5l petrol engine, but with the inclusion of a turbocharger that sees power rise from 77kW/141Nm in the Xforce/Outlander Sport, to 120kW/250Nm. Despite its chunkier proportions, the Destinator remains front-wheel-drive and with the sole transmission option of a CVT. By comparison, the incoming next generation Pajero Sport will keep its ladder-frame design and receive propulsion from the same 4N16 2.4l turbodiesel engine as the model it will be based on, the new Triton bakkie. Not for us, yet Confirmed not only for Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, but also key other markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa, the Destinator, for the moment, hasn't been approved for South Africa. Should approval be given, expect it to only arrive next year positioned between the Outlander Sport and the normal Outlander. This article first appeared in The Citizen. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Concept Mitsubishi DST morphs into seven-seat Destinator
Unibody, enlarged sibling of the Xforce/Outlander Sport won't, however, replace the incoming all-new generation bakkie-based Pajero Sport. Its official public unveiling happening at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show that kicks-off in Indonesian capital Jakarta on Wednesday (23 July), Mitsubishi has removed wraps from the DST Concept as the production Destinator bound for ASEAN markets. Devised as a three-row version of the Xforce, known in South Africa as the Outlander Sport, the Destinator has already been ruled-out as the replacement for the Pajero Sport, but rather a step-down as the brand's most accessible seven-seat SUV. Similar to the Xforce/Outlander Sport in that it rides on the same unibody platform, the Destinator appears little changed from the DST that premiered at the Philippine International Motor Show last October, in that it only omits the flush doors handles and replaces the side-mounted cameras for traditional mirrors. Along with a different grille and the same L-shaped LED headlight clusters as the Xforce/Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi has made similarly subtle changes at the rear by fitting a new bumper, but retaining the same light clusters and wraparound window. Down the side, the slates on the C-pillar have also been kept, as has the wheel arch cladding and black extended door sills. Compared to the DST though, the fuel filler cap moves to the left in response to the steering gear shifting to the right. Mounted on 18-inch alloy wheels, the Destinator's dimensions amount to an overall length of 4 680 mm, height of 1 780 mm, width of 1 840 mm and wheelbase of 2 815 mm. Compared to the Xforce/Outlander Sport, these amount to gains of 290 mm, 120 mm, 30 mm and 165 mm respectively. At the same time, ground clearance has increased from 193 mm to 214 mm. Set to the produced alongside its sibling at the Bekasi Plant outside Jakarta, the Destinator's biggest difference from the DST Concept resides inside where the interior has been completely redesigned to mirror that of the Xforce/Outlander Sport. As such, the dual displays have been dropped from a 12.3-inch infotainment display and an eight-inch instrument cluster recessed into the dashboard rather than freestanding, the futuristic steering wheels for a conventional one, and the various touchpads on the doors for the normal physical buttons. Also gone is the minimalist dashboard replaced by a more traditional layout for physical switches, while the floating centre console has also been 'normalised' with a flat upper surface, proper buttons and a conventional gear lever. While no details surrounding boot space was made official, Mitsubishi did confirm a 40/20/40 split arrangement for the second row, and select specification items such as ambient lighting, type-A and type-C USB ports, a panoramic sunroof and an eight-speaker sound system co-developed with Yamaha. Notable safety and driver assistance system comprise Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lead Vehicle Departure Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Mitigation, six airbags and a surround-view camera system. As with the Xforce/Outlander Sport, the Destinator also gets Mitsubishi's rally-derived Active Yaw Control system and a drive mode selector with five settings; Normal, Wet, Tarmac, Gravel and Mud. Taking care of motivation, the Destinator retains Mitsubishi's venerable 1.5-litre petrol engine, but with the inclusion of a turbocharger that sees power rise from 77kW/141Nm in the Xforce/Outlander Sport, to 120kW/250Nm. Despite its chunkier proportions though, the Destinator remains front-wheel-drive and with the sole transmission option of a CVT. By comparison, the incoming next generation Pajero Sport will keep its ladder-frame design and receive propulsion from the same 4N16 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine as the model it will be based on, the new Triton bakkie. Confirmed not only for Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, but also key other markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa, the Destinator, for the moment, hasn't been approved for South Africa. Should approval be given, expect it to only arrive next year positioned between the Outlander Sport and the normal Outlander. NOW READ: Wait over: Mitsubishi Xforce priced as renamed Outlander Sport
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of 'global strategic models' from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a 'cornerstone' of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a 'responsive gear ratio', aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has 'soft, premium material' and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has 'high hip points and spacious knee room'. Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of 'global strategic models' from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a 'cornerstone' of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. Supplied Credit: CarExpert There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a 'responsive gear ratio', aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has 'soft, premium material' and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has 'high hip points and spacious knee room'. Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three 'global strategic models', plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. Content originally sourced from: The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. Content originally sourced from: The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. Content originally sourced from: The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. 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