This is the PHP 1.289M Mitsubishi Destinator GLX

A closer look at the entry-level variant of the Destinator

As you probably know by now, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has already launched the all-new Destinator as its latest 7-seater offering in the country.

MMPC offers the turbocharged MPV in three variants, with most of the promotional videos and pictures showcasing the top-of-the-line GT variant. However, what gets the MPV buzzing is the introductory price of the base GLX variant, which costs PHP 1,289,000. We know you’re also curious; that’s why you read this. Luckily, MMPC has one on display at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, so we were able to check it out.

As expected, the base GLX variant has a shorter feature list compared to the GLS and GT variants. Starting at the exterior, some of the notable omissions are the foglights, the millimeter wave sensor on the front grille, plus the front and rear parking sensors, as the GLX does not come equipped with the Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing ADAS system.

The rear of the vehicle has a smaller Destinator badge located at the lower left part of the tailgate, where the rear backup camera is also closely located. But for nighttime illumination, the Destinator GLX still comes with LED DRLs and headlights. Likewise, the GLX has the same wheel design as the GLS and GT variants, but it’s painted in a dark shade of gray compared to the two-tone finish on the higher variants.

Inside, the Destinator GLX has the same cabin layout as the higher variants, complete with the tray tables and dual A/C system. The synthetic leather seats are replaced with black fabric, along with some trim differences on the soft-touch surfaces found on the dashboard and door cards.

Instead of a digital instrument cluster, the Destinator GLX gets analog units with a multi-information display, which look to have been taken from the parts bin of the lower variants of the Xpander. The 12.3-inch touchscreen from the GT is swapped out for a smaller 8-inch unit, but still comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Likewise, the dual-zone climate control with Nanoe-X air filtration system in front is exchanged for a manual A/C unit, but still comes with the same physical switches. Audiophiles might be disappointed, however, that the Yamaha sound system is not available in the GLX.

The 1.5-liter 4B40 MIVEC Turbo produces 163 PS and 250 Nm of torque, putting power to the front wheels via a CVT transmission. However, the GLX variant does not come with the five driving modes that alter the engine and transmission’s response to better suit the pavement and driving conditions.

While that’s the case, you’d be happy to know that even the GLX variant comes with four-wheel disc brakes and an electronic parking brake with auto brake hold. Speaking of safety features, the Destinator GLX also comes with six airbags, active stability and traction control, hill start assist, Isofix anchors, and active yaw control.

It turns out, you don’t lose much of the core features of the Destinator when switching from the base GLX to the top-spec GT, considering the difference in pricing and the value for money it offers. In case you’d like to see the base GLX in the metal, the unit will be on display at Ayala Malls Manila Bay until Sunday, November 23, 2025.