Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has unveiled the new Mitsubishi Destinator — a seven-seater SUV destined for the global market. Aside from Indonesia, where the model made its global debut, Mitsubishi has also confirmed that it will be making its way to other markets in ASEAN, as well as South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa regions.
The Mitsubishi Destinator measures 4,680 mm long, 1,840 mm wide, 1,780 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm, placing it in the C- to D-segment of SUVs. With seven seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, the Mitsubishi Destinator will be competing against cars like the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Proton X90, although dimensions wise, it’s more similar in size to the Honda CR-V.
On the outside, it shares a similar design philosophy with the Xforce that was also unveiled in Indonesia back in 2023, and closely aligns with the DST Concept seven-seater unveiled last year.
Mitsubishi’s signature Dynamic Shield front fascia is presented here in a more modern take, with strong vertical and horizontal lines giving the SUV a more rugged look. The grille features a three-dimensional look that is achieved with a honeycomb-patterned inner grille beneath a transparent acrylic surface. Its pronounced wheel arches and chunky front and rear skid plates add to the adventurous theme of the car.
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The Mitsubishi Destinator rides on 18-inch wheels and offers impressive off-road-ready figures, including 214 mm of ground clearance, a 21.0-degree approach angle, a 20.8-degree ramp break-over angle, and a 25.5-degree departure angle. These figures complement its rugged design and hint at real capability beyond the pavement.
Moving inside, the Mitsubishi Destinator is kitted with a 12.3-inch infotainment display paired with an eight-inch digital instrument cluster. Interestingly, the panoramic sunroof that can be controlled via the infotainment display — a first in a Mitsubishi. Enhancing the cabin experience further are the 64-colour ambient lighting system, and an eight-speaker Yamaha sound system.
For added convenience, the Destinator offers Type A and C USB ports in every row, along with ample storage compartments at each seat for passengers’ drinks and mobile devices. The second-row seats fold in a 40:20:40 split, while the third row folds in a 50:50 configuration for better flexibility.
Powering the car is a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that produces 163 hp and 250 Nm of torque, with power sent to all four wheels via a CVT gearbox. It rides on MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam setup at the rear, with suspension tuning specifically calibrated for Southeast Asian roads, according to Mitsubishi.
Similar to the XForce, the Destinator comes with five selectable drive modes. Wet mode is designed for high-slippage scenarios, while the Tarmac mode sharpens responsiveness during ideal road conditions. Normal mode provides a balanced, everyday driving experience. Gravel mode helps reduce skids on loose surfaces, and Mud mode — as the name suggests — is for tackling muddy situations.
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Safety-wise, the Mitsubishi Destinator is fitted with Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This system includes: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN), and Multi-Around Monitor.
The Mitsubishi Destinator also features enhanced call centre support that automatically sends alerts when the airbags are deployed. It includes a one-touch emergency call system that can request assistance from emergency services when needed.
While it remains uncertain whether the Mitsubishi Destinator is “destined” for Malaysia, Mitsubishi Motors president and CEO Takao Kato said the model will be marketed globally with a focus on the ASEAN region — hinting that its arrival in Malaysia may not be entirely out of the picture.
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