3 reasons why Xpander Cross is more than just an Xpander on stilts

When news broke out that the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is getting released here in the Philippines, we’re sure that many of you wondered what it’ll be like. Is it like a normal Mitsubishi Xpander but with higher ride height and a lot of new exterior parts? Or is it a new beast entirely?

With its release a month ago, we found out that the Xpander Cross is both of those things. It is indeed a fresh new take on the Xpander, but it’s still an Xpander mechanically and by heart.

But guess what, the new Xpander Cross does present a lot of reasons as to why you would want one, and why it’s not a mere Xpander on stilts.

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1. It replaced the GLS Sport

Once it was confirmed by the Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation, it was also confirmed that the new Xpander Cross will be replacing the Xpander GLS Sport.

It's a good looking MPV that's for sure

With the previous top-of-the-line variant out of the way, the Xpander Cross is the only variant of the Xpander available in the Philippines with hill-start assist, active stability control, and traction control.

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2. The Macho exterior design

Another unique thing about the Xpander Cross is its look. Sure, a few of you won’t care about a car’s exterior design but the fact remains that it’s what everyone first sees in a car.

This means that 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is quite a departure from the sleeker, more subtle looking GLS, GLX Plus, and GLS Xpander variants. It’s got a larger, fancier looking set of 17-inch wheels, body cladding, and faux skid plates.

Many are even saying that it's a miniature version of the Montero Sport...style wise

And yes, the additional ride height and ground clearance do provide a lot for the look and feel of the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross but it also provides much when it comes to handling rough roads and any other obstacles like potholes. Just don’t take it off-roading, though, because it’s still a crossover.

3. Its interior is more premium looking

Lastly, the interior of the Xpander Cross, while it looks practically the same with the Xpander, looks a bit more premium. This is thanks to the addition of the black and brown, two-toned seats, dashboard, and door panels. Contrast this to the black and silver interior of the “vanilla” Xpander.

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Mitsubishi didn't add much to the interior but it sure looks better with the shades of brown

So, are you convinced now that the Xpander Cross isn’t just an Xpander on stilts? If it did, then read more articles like this one here, on Philkotse.com.