Production model
The Destinator was officially unveiled on 17 July 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia and was the third strategic model from Mitsubishi to be launched in Indonesia, after the Xpander and Xforce. [6]
Exterior
The Destinator was created under the design concept "Gravitas and Dynamism" and its design is similar to the Xforce, particularly the Dynamic Shield front fascia, and has retained most of the design elements from the DST Concept for the production model. [7] [8] The front fascia features a honeycombed pattern acrylic grille design. The side features 18-inch alloy wheels, blacked out pillars, and the C-pillar with a decorative trim piece. The rear fascia features the Hexaguard Horizon concept (used in the Xforce), a hexagonal motif design inspired by the spare tyres on the tailgate of the Pajero. The headlights and taillights are of a T-shaped design. [2] [7] [9]
Interior
The interior of the Destinator shares the similar layout to the Xforce. [8] There is an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch Smart-link Display Audio touchscreen infotainment system, 64-colour customisable ambient lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control with ceiling-mounted vents, Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system and a panoramic sunroof. The entry-level variants features a 4.2-inch MID display and analogue dials for the instrument cluster, and a smaller 8-inch display for the touchscreen infotainment system. [2] [10]
The second row seats split fold in a 40/20/40 format, while the third row split fold in a 50/50 format. In the second and third-row seating, there are seatback table trays, seatback storage pockets and under seat storage trays. [9]
Drivetrain
Designed and engineered as a "Confidence Booster for Energetic Families," the Destinator is powered by the 1.5-litre 4B40 MIVEC turbocharged petrol engine produces 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS), it features an Atkinson combustion cycle and a water-cooled intercooler. The engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission through a front-wheel drive system. The Destinator is equipped with the Active Yaw Control system and five selectable drive modes. [9]
For the suspension, MacPherson struts used for the front and a torsion beam setup used for the rear. The suspension was heavily retuned to suit the road conditions of ASEAN countries. Disc brakes are used for both the front and rear braking system. The Destinator has a ground clearance of 244 mm (9.6 in) (without the undercover), 21° approach, 20.8° breakover, and 25.5° departure angles. [9] [11]
Safety
For safety, the Destinator comes standard with six SRS airbags. The Destinator is also available with the Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing (also known as 'Diamond Sense' in Indonesia) advanced driver-assistance systems with features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM), Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN), Multi Around Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). [11]
