The brand new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the dimensions of the Outlander and, like the favored mid-sizer, provides three rows of seating.
It’s maybe no shock, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn’t deliberate for an Australian launch.
As an alternative, it’s the third of a trio of “international strategic fashions” from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander folks mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese model calling its operations within the Southeast Asian market a “cornerstone” of its enterprise.
It’ll be provided not solely in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but in addition in South Asia, Latin America, the Center East, and Africa. Indonesian gross sales begin this month.
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That leaves the Outlander – which isn’t bought in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe.
Whereas near the Outlander by way of size and width, the Destinator – previewed by final yr’s DST idea, which it intently resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is commonplace.
The one engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of energy and 250Nm of torque, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels solely by way of a constantly variable computerized transmission (CVT).
This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid model of that is being launched to the Outlander within the US market however hasn’t been confirmed for Australia.
The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut entrance suspension, with a torsion beam on the rear.
It has extra floor clearance than the Outlander, and higher strategy, rampover and departure angles.
Right here’s the way it compares with the Outlander:
| Destinator | Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 4680mm | 4720mm |
| Width | 1840mm | 1862mm |
| Peak | 1780mm | 1742-1745mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815mm | 2706mm |
| Floor clearance | 214mm | 205-210mm |
| Method angle | 21 levels | 18-18.3 levels |
| Rampover angle | 20.8 levels | 17.8-18.1 levels |
| Departure angle | 25.5 levels | 22-22.2 levels |
| Weight | 1495kg | 1585-1695kg |
Mitsubishi notes floor clearance expands to 244mm with out the Destinator’s beneath cowl.
The additional floor clearance over an Outlander is meant to make this not solely simpler to drive on tough roads, but in addition via heavy rain.
Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator’s suspension for consolation on ASEAN roads, utilizing a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces after which evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia.
The Destinator is front-wheel drive, however Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel management expertise. For instance, there’s Energetic Yaw Management, which adjusts the driving drive of the left and proper entrance wheels for higher cornering potential.
There are 5 selectable drive modes: Moist, Tarmac, Regular, Gravel and Mud.
There’s a transparent resemblance to the Xforce, notably the Y-shaped lighting parts entrance and rear, however the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders.
There are 18-inch wheels, in addition to skid plates entrance and rear.
Inside, there’s a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster display.
Out there luxurious options embody a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and entrance and rear door trims, which can be set to cycle via colors or gently pulse.
In accordance with Mitsubishi, U-turns are frequent in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with a simple to grip form which, mixed with a “responsive gear ratio”, aids manoeuvrability.
Mitsubishi guarantees the inside has “delicate, premium materials” and there’s consolation for all passengers, particularly noting the third row has “excessive hip factors and spacious knee room”. These within the rearmost row additionally get their very own air vents, in addition to USB-A and USB-C retailers.
Different comfort options embody seatback tables on the entrance seats.
The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with each folding flat, and Mitsubishi guarantees that even with the third row up there’s room for 4 gallon-sized water bottles.
Out there security gear contains adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view digicam, whereas six airbags are fitted.
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Linked companies options embody computerized collision notifications, whereas house owners can use their smartphone to remotely examine the car’s gas stage and placement and management options just like the air-conditioning.
Mitsubishi’s Indonesian lineup appears fairly totally different to ours. Whereas the acquainted Pajero Sport and Triton are bought there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren’t.
As an alternative, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three “international strategic fashions”, plus an electrical kei-class van known as the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 gentle business car.
