The new Mitsubishi is built on the front-wheel-drive platform from the Xforce model and is a production version of last year's DST concept. The Destinator is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that develops 163 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It pairs with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the drive is exclusively to the front wheels.
Despite this, the model features five driving modes, increased ground clearance, and adapted suspension - all for comfortable driving on poor roads and in challenging weather conditions. Externally, the Destinator retains the aggressive look of the concept with a large grille, narrow LED optics, and a sculpted body. However, simpler bumpers, mirrors, and lights made it to the production line, and the 18-inch wheels visually seem too small for such a body.
The dimensions of the model are 4680 mm in length and a wheelbase of 2815 mm, which is slightly shorter than the Outlander but 110 mm longer in the wheelbase. Inside, there are three rows of seats for seven people and numerous storage compartments. The trunk volume has not been disclosed, but a significant space is formed when the second and third-row seats are folded down.
The interior is simplified compared to the concept: an 8-inch digital instrument panel and 12.3-inch multimedia screen are combined into a single glossy surface. The architecture resembles the Xforce, although the center console is slightly modified. The equipment list includes a premium Yamaha audio system, ambient lighting, a panoramic roof, and a suite of electronic assistants.
The public debut of the Destinator will take place on July 23 at the GIIAS auto show in Jakarta. Sales will start in Indonesia, and later the model will be launched in ASEAN countries, South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Assembly will be established at the Mitsubishi Krama Yudha plant in Indonesia.
Source: Mitsubishi