What is it:

The Destinator is a medium sized SUV who will do battle against the likes of the Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V and Ford Territory.

Inside:

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 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 able to be adjusted via a 40:20:40 split or a 50:50 split, respectively.

It is equipped with the latest in active and passive driver assistance systems including the newest ADAS technology and six airbags.

Exterior:

The boxy shape design is partly to create the space in the inside but also give is that typically SUV look will a very sculptured lines in the font and from the side.

In front the light-layout clearly resembles that of other Mitsubishi ranges but executed in different way to fit in with the rest of the vehicle design.

Engine:

The Destinator will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces a respectable 120kW and 250Nm and which powers the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Five driving modes will allow the driver to balance performance and economy according to their needs. Mitsubishi’s off-road technologies such as Active Yaw Control are in place to ensure safe and reliable driving performance across a variety of road surfaces and weather conditions.

• Mitsubishi Motors South Africa will reveal the exact local specification, model range and pricing closer to the models launch date in March.