Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know

Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know

Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know
Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know

Mitsubishi has been busy. In recent months, the automaker has teased a wave of new models many rebadged from alliance partners, like its upcoming version of the Nissan Leaf and an Eclipse Cross based on the Renault Scenic E-Tech. But not everything in Mitsubishi’s pipeline is borrowed.

Enter the Destinator a brand-new, three-row compact SUV with a name straight out of Grand Theft Auto. More than just a quirky title, the Destinator is the production version of last year’s DST concept, now ready for real-world roads across Southeast Asia.

The Destinator walks a fine line between bold and bizarre. Up front, it carries Mitsubishi’s signature Dynamic Shield grille, flanked by sharp LED headlights. The profile is tall and boxy practical for interior space but capped off with a sleek floating roofline.

Inside, Mitsubishi earns major points for retaining physical climate and audio controls a rare win in an era of touch-only cabins. However, the dashboard design raises eyebrows: a thick, glossy black surround frames the digital cluster, creating a look reminiscent of an early 2010s tablet.

Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know
Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know

The 8-inch digital instrument panel is deeply recessed, sitting noticeably lower than the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen beside it an odd mismatch that breaks visual symmetry.

Still, the cabin feels modern, with soft-touch materials and thoughtful touches throughout.

The Destinator is front-wheel drive only, powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 161 horsepower and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque. Power is sent through a CVT (continuously variable transmission) tuned for smoothness over sportiness.

There’s no hybrid option, no plug-in variant, and no all-wheel drive making it a purely urban-focused family hauler. Still, it keeps weight in check at 3,296 lbs (1,495 kg), thanks to its uncluttered mechanical layout.

Suspension is simple: independent MacPherson struts up front, and a torsion beam rear axle a cost-effective setup common in budget SUVs. That said, Mitsubishi equips the Destinator with disc brakes on all four wheels, a notable upgrade over drum setups in rivals.

Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know
Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know

It rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels, striking a balance between style and ride comfort.

At 184.2 inches (4,680 mm) long and 72.4 inches (1,840 mm) wide, the Destinator is slightly smaller than the Outlander but stands taller at 70 inches (1,780 mm). Its most impressive dimension? A 110.8-inch (2,815 mm) wheelbase, which translates into generous interior legroom.

Despite lacking AWD, it offers impressive ground clearance:

  • 8.4 inches (214 mm) standard
  • 9.5 inches (244 mm) when the underbody cover is removed

Multiple drive modes Normal, Gravel, Wet, and Mud help optimize traction on loose surfaces, enhancing its light off-road appeal.

Seating is configured for families:

  • Three rows, seven seats total
  • Second row: 40:20:40 split fold
  • Third row: 50:50 split fold
  • All rear seats fold flat for maximum cargo flexibility

Passengers get dedicated air vents, USB charging ports in all three rows, and 64-color ambient lighting a premium touch in this segment.

Additional highlights include:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Yamaha-tuned premium audio system
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Auto climate control

Southeast Asian Debut, Indonesian Roots

Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know
Mitsubishi Destinator Specs, Price, and Release Date: Everything We Know

The Destinator debuts exclusively in ASEAN markets, marking the third model developed by Mitsubishi’s Indonesian engineering team following the Xpander MPV and the Xforce compact crossover (sold as the Outlander Sport in some regions).

This regional focus means no immediate plans for North America or Europe but it signals Mitsubishi’s commitment to building affordable, family-friendly SUVs tailored to emerging markets.

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