Mitsubishi Destinator Features: 7 Seats, Turbo Engine, and More for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Mitsubishi's newest family SUV lands in the Kingdom with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, seating for seven, and a starting price of SAR 96,506. It redefines practical family driving with its versatile seven-seat configuration across three grades: ML, HL, and PL. Here is a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about its regional pricing, trims, and standout features.

Quick facts:

• Three grades: ML (SAR 96,506), HL (SAR 104,556), and PL (SAR 120,656), including tax, fuel efficiency label fee, and plate fees, excluding insurance
• Single powertrain across the range: 1.5L turbo MIVEC engine, 161 hp, 250 Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive
• Seven seats, with second and third row A/C vents and USB ports on every grade
• Best in class 214 mm Ground clearance

Pricing in Saudi Arabia

Grade	Price (SAR)
ML (base)	96,506
HL (mid)	104,556
PL (top)	120,656

The prices include tax, fuel efficiency label fee, and plate fees; insurance is excluded.

Engine, Performance and Drive Modes

All three ML, HL, and PL Destinator grades in Saudi Arabia share the same powertrain. A 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder MIVEC engine paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive. It produces 161 hp at 5,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm.

Spec	Figure
Engine	1.5L Turbo, 4-cylinder, MIVEC
Max power	161 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Max torque	250 Nm @ 2,000-4,000 rpm
Transmission	CVT
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Fuel economy	15.1 km/L
Fuel tank	45 liters
Ground clearance	214 mm
Turning radius	5.4 meters

The ML grade comes with a fixed Normal driving mode, while the HL and PL step up to a 5-mode selectable system: Normal, Wet, Sand, Mud, and Tarmac. 

Exterior Design: What Changes by Grade

All three grades share the same 18-inch alloy wheels on 225/55R18 tires, LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, front and rear LED fog lights, power-folding side mirrors with LED turn signals, keyless entry and start, and a rear spoiler. Another set of equipment varies by each grade. Take a detailed look at it in the following table:

Feature	ML	HL	PL
Wheel finish	Dark grey	Dark grey	Two-tone
Front grille	Black	Glossy black	Glossy black
Bumper covers	Black	Body color	Grey
Roof rails	Not included	Included	Included
Auto high beam	Not included	Not included	Included, with off switch
Rain-sensing wipers	Not included	Not included	Included
Power tailgate	Not included	Not included	Hands-free, with memory height
Sunroof	Not included	Not included	Panoramic, power, one-touch

The PL's hands-free power tailgate and panoramic sunroof are the clearest visual upgrades over the lower grades, alongside its two-tone wheel finish and auto high beam headlights.

Interior, Comfort and Practicality

Destinator comes with a seating capacity of seven as standard across all the trims with second and third row A/C vents plus Type-A and Type-C USB charging ports for rear passengers. 

Feature	ML	HL	PL
Seat material	Fabric	Fabric	Synthetic leather, heat-resistant, power driver seat
Central touchscreen	8-inch SDA	8-inch SDA	12.3-inch SDA
Driver display	4.2-inch analog cluster	8-inch digital display	8-inch digital display
Climate control	Dual-zone auto, driver knee vent + rear vents	Same, plus nanoeTM X air purification	Same, plus nanoeTM X air purification
Steering wheel	Telescopic, audio/phone/voice controls	Leather-wrapped, adds cruise control	Leather-wrapped, adds camera control
Audio system	6 speakers	6 speakers	Yamaha premium, 8 speakers
Wireless charging	Not included	Illuminated wireless charger	Illuminated wireless charger
Ambient lighting	Not included	Not included	64-color, multiple zones
Cruise control	Not included	Included	Included

Both the 8-inch and 12.3-inch touchscreens support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Center console armrest with cupholders, a sunglass holder, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and seatback tray tables for the driver and front passenger are available in every Destinator, giving it practical touches for family trips.

Mitsubishi Destinator Safety Features

Baseline safety is consistent across the Destinator range:

• Front side airbags and side curtain airbags for driver and front passenger (6 airbags total)
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
• Active Yaw Control (AYC) for stability through corners
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Engine immobilizer and theft alarm system with indicator
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Rear-view camera

Parking sensor coverage varies by trim, rear-only on the ML, front and rear from the HL upward. The PL adds a genuinely more advanced driver-assistance package on top of the shared baseline:

• 360-degree Surround View Monitor, replacing the standard rear-view camera setup
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Lane Change Alert (LCA)

Should You Buy the Mitsubishi Destinator in Saudi Arabia?

Buying the Mitsubishi Destinator in Saudi Arabia is a practical choice for buyers who want an affordable 7-seat family SUV costing between SAR 96,506 and SAR 120,656. It does not lock the genuinely useful family equipment behind the trim package. They are standard across all the trims. If you want the best destination, then the PL at SAR 120,656 offers significant upgrades like the 12.3-inch touchscreen, surround view monitor, blind spot warning, and panoramic sunroof. The HL is the most thoughtful choice as it adds the digital driver display, wireless charging, and front parking sensors over the base ML.

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