Will Mitsubishi Motors PH unveil the Destinator soon?

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) might introduce the Destinator to the local market in the coming months.

Though not specifically admitting about its launch, the proverbial “writings on the wall” can be seen on the company’s latest social media post.

Based on the 10-second video posted over Facebook, the midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) — formally revealed at the  32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show last month — was being showcased.

“The Mitsubishi Destinator is the latest seven-seater family SUV from Mitsubishi Motors,” MMPC shared.

“The name ‘Destinator reflects a vehicle built to be your family's getaway to extraordinary destinations and memorable experiences. Equipped for confidence, styled for prestige, and designed for comfort — it's another milestone for Mitsubishi Motors' next generation of vehicles,” it added.

Before being called with its production name, Mitsubishi conducted the global premiere of the vehicle in the Philippines by way of the DST Concept, which was first seen at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

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Back then, MMPC President Ritsu Imaeda already revealed that the global automotive marque is already considering the Philippines as one of its key markets for the vehicle.

Such a probability is still high, considering that the timeline for the Mitsubishi Destinator’s rollout for the Southeast Asian market will be until March next year.

“The Mitsubishi DST Concept is an embodiment of an all-new three-row SUV to be launched during our current mid-term business plan Challenge 2025, and the production vehicle will be rolled out primarily in the ASEAN region including the Philippines starting in fiscal year 2025,” Mitsubishi Motors President and Chief Executive Officer Takao Kato was quoted as saying in a previous statement.

The aforementioned model serves as the third global strategic model born in Indonesia, following the Xpander crossover MPV and the Xforce compact SUV.

Will the model replace the already-ageing Mitsubishi Montero Sport? Your guess will be as good as ours.

Vehicle specifications

While waiting for MMPC to formally announce this probability, let us check the vehicle's specifications as seen abroad.

On paper, the vehicle comes with the following measurements:

Overall dimension (length, width, height, in millimeters [mm>)	4,680 x 1,840 x 1,780
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,815
Ground clearance (in mm)	214-244
Weight (in kilograms)	1,495

The vehicle boasts a commanding presence and a look similar to the Xforce given that its fascia also sports a Dynamic Shield design. 

Among its key features are the following:

• Front nose with horizontal profile with honeycombed patterned grille
• T-shaped head- and taillamps
• Blacked out pillars
• 18-inch wheels with large-diameter wheels
• Chiseled fender flares 
• Front and rear skid plates and side protectors
• Contoured tailgate 

For its cabin, the Mitsubishi Destinator offers three-row seating configuration sufficient to carry seven individuals. 

Its host of amenities include:

• Panoramic sunroof and 64-color ambient lighting
• Ample storage and convenient utilities at every seat
• 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio and an eight-inch digital driver display enhance driving comfort
• Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium

Powering the Mitsubishi Destinator is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline-fed engine paired with a continuous variable transmission that can produce a peak of:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	161
Peak torque (in Newton meters)	250

While adopting a front-wheel drive system, the all-new Destinator leverages Mitsubishi Motors’ all-wheel control technology with five drive modes namely:

• Wet
• Tarmac
• Normal
• Gravel
• Mud

Further, the vehicle is fitted with a myriad if driver assistive and safety technologies that come in the form of:

• Active Yaw Control
• Traction control 
• Suspension system designed for the ASEAN market
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Forward Collision Mitigation system
• Blind Spot Warning 
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Automatic High Beam
• Leading Car Departure Notification
• Multi Around Monitor

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