The Mitsubishi Destinator Is Destined For The Modern Filipino Family

Your destiny has unfolded with the arrival of the new Mitsubishi Destinator–a three-row family SUV where the vehicle itself is the destination. The new Destinator serves as Mitsubishi’s newest entry into the Philippine market, adding yet another compelling vehicle to its growing lineup of rugged offerings that finely cater to the modern Filipino family’s needs.

Destined For Distinction

Destined to make a solid impression, the Mitsubishi Destinator exudes a bold presence with its Dynamic Shield grille with T-shaped LED headlights. A well-proportioned front end also helps this ultimate family SUV evoke a bold stance. Satin silver trims surrounding the headlights add sleekness to its front fascia, while the 18-inch alloy wheels in either gray or two-tone finish contribute to this vehicle’s sporty look.

Attention to detail is key to creating a vehicle that’s more than what meets the eye. Carefully-placed creases and lines emphasize the Destinator’s tough look. The gloss black C-pillars with horizontal lines visually lengthen the Destinator’s side profile, while available in the GT variant is a black contrasting roof that adds personality to the vehicle’s design.

From tip to stern, the Destinator impresses, as the T-shaped motif is echoed through the LED taillights. Now that’s design consistency–one that ensures that every time someone takes a look at the Destinator, it’ll leave a lasting impact. The design of the Destinator isn’t just about today’s design trends, but it’s also here to set the tone for what a three-row family SUV should be.

When The Drive Is The Destination

Are we there yet? More like, I hope we’re not there yet. Thanks to the Mitsubishi Destinator’s distinct interior design, you’ll wish that the drive was longer. Its stylish dashboard design frames a cutting-edge infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Meanwhile, the GLS and GT benefit from a 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment, along with the added convenience of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Finally, make every journey a concert with the GT’s Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium Sound System.

But more than just its cutting-edge technology, the interior of the Destinator feels as plush as your home. Clean air is a must for the family, which is why the GLS and GT take this up a notch with their PM2.5 air filter, while the GT adds a purifying touch with its nanoeX ionizer for its dual-zone automatic climate control. Marvel at the premium and solid build quality of its interior surfaces, as well as the GT’s synthetic leather seats with Heat Guard coating for those hot sunny days. Oh, and with three-row seating, why not bring in your friends, too, along for the premium ride?

Speaking of which, your friends and family will love the GT’s panoramic sunroof, which is the next best thing to a convertible. USB ports are also spread all across the interior, keeping your devices energized just as you energize while inside this ultimate family SUV. Of course, just as deserving of these creature comforts is the driver. An 8-inch digital gauge cluster in the GLS and GT displays information legibly and informatively, while the digital rear view mirror lets you see what’s behind–even when the view from the back is filled up by companions or cargo. Now that’s attention to detail in the name of safety.

Destined To Keep You Safe

Safety is just as important–or perhaps even more important when travelling with the family, which is why the Mitsubishi Destinator is fitted with Active Stability Control with Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, reverse camera, dual front airbags, and side airbags as standard on all variants.

Want even more driving convenience? Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), as well as all-around parking sensors that are coupled with the 360-degree Multi Around Monitor, keep the GLS and GT covered on all sides of the vehicle. Finally, setting a safety benchmark in the family SUV segment is the GT’s suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, which includes Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN), Automatic High Beam (AHB), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

All of these features are designed to ease the driver’s load during long drives, as well as prevent an accident from happening in the first place.

Destined For Thrills

The ultimate family SUV also needs the ultimate drivetrain, and with the new Mitsubishi Destinator, you’re in for turbocharged thrills. A powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 163 Ps and 250 Nm of torque, and this is sent through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that’s been tuned for both dynamic performance and efficiency.

Providing both a safety and dynamic benefit is the Active Yaw Control (AYC). Through a combination of the Traction Control and the brakes, AYC improves the Destinator’s cornering capabilities by adjusting the vehicle’s rotational trajectory. It brings Mitsubishi’s decades of expertise from its rich rallying heritage into the Destinator’s handling prowess, thus letting families experience the athleticism that the brand has always been known for.

Finally, with the new Tarmac mode, the Destinator makes even the most mundane trips more exhilarating, thanks to this drive mode’s enhanced steering feel and more responsive throttle behavior.

Destined To Be Your Next Family SUV

Ready to turn every road trip into a destination in itself? The Mitsubishi Destinator is more than destined to be your family’s ultimate ride. The special introductory prices start at P1,289,000 for the GLX, P1,499,000 for the GLS, and P1,799,000 for the GT, inclusive of Destinator Adventure Gear merchandise, until January 31.