Since its release back in May 2018, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has already sold around 40,000 units of the Mitsubishi Xpander.
The Mitsubishi-made MPV after all fulfills the Filipino’s need for a comfortable seven-seater with its versatile and roomy interior. Also, it’s one of the more handsome looking MPVs currently available in the market today.
As the market for the Xpander grows, so too does the Club Xpander Philippines (CXP). As such, this dedicated group of people is now celebrating its 2nd anniversary.
This club perfectly epitomizes the Xpander owner. Its membership roster consists of a good variety of people including older gentlemen, young professionals, business people, and family guys. Suffice to say, the group is definitely a melting pot.
CXP with their Xpanders [Photo: CXP]
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A few years ago, however, CXP consisted of a mere five Xpander owners. Even the venue for their meetings back then took place in a humble grocery parking lot.
However, each member was enthusiastic about the Mitsubishi model they owned. As such, their founder, Jimmy Virador, and his members sought to bring more and more Xpander owners together. As of this writing, CXP has more than 2,100 active members.
With their successful growth, CXP now engages in charity runs like donating school supplies. The organization also delivered essential goods after the eruption of Mt. Taal volcano. Apart from that, the club also promises to promote the best values of family and friendship by engaging in meaningful but fun activities.
Are you an Xpander owner? Well, you can consider joining CXP [ Photo: CXP]
After CXP’s 2nd anniversary celebration back on October 17, the club is seeking to send several of its members on a tour of an MMPC plant.
Through this, the organization is seeking a deeper understanding of the Mitsubishi Xpander and to also provide a fun activity for its members during these trying times. Apart from that CXP is also planning a holiday season event wherein it will be giving gifts to unfortunate children.
To sum it all up, CXP is not just about hanging out and checking out each other’s Xpanders, but it’s also about charity, and also about family.
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Know more about Mitsubishi Xpander 2024
The 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander is a seven-seater MPV for the Philippine market. As of the 2024 model year, there are three available variants for this model. There’s the Xpander GLX 1.5 MT, the Xpander GLX 1.5 AT, and the Xpander GLS 1.5 AT. These range in price from Php 1,068,000 to Php 1,266,000.
Size-wise, the Xpander has a length of 4,595mm, a width of 1,750mm, and a height of 1,750mm. It also has a wheelbase that spans 2,775mm, and a ground clearance of 225mm.
Under the hood, this Mitsubishi MPV uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 103 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. It then uses a front-wheel-drive layout. Depending on the trim, it either gets a four-speed automatic gearbox, or a five-speed manual transmission.
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Mitsubishi Xpander Launch
The updated 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander was introduced to the Philippine market in May 2022. It comes with some slight exterior, interior, and mechanical changes. Available variants for this model include the Xpander GLX 1.5 MT, Xpander GLX 1.5 AT, and the Xpander GLX 1.5 AT.
Mitsubishi Xpander Exterior
On the outside, the Xpander for the 2024 model year gets an updated front grille and bumper design. It now incorporates a mesh, as well as a black-colored slatted grille. It also gets a pair of T-shaped daytime running lamps on the front and a pair of new T-shaped on the rear. It then rides on a set of 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels.
Mitsubishi Xpander Interior
Inside, the updated Xpander now comes with a redesigned dashboard which also hosts a sleeker control cluster for its air-conditioning unit. It also gets a center armrest. Likewise, its steering wheel also received a redesign.
Being a facelift, it does retain the same generous interior space, as well as its ability to fit up to seven passengers. The driver is also provided with a tilt and telescopic steering column, a push-to-start button, and cruise control, among other features.
Technology & Safety Features
On the dashboard of the 2024 Xpander is a seven-inch headunit. This infotainment system, which is now standard across all trims, now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Safety-wise, it comes with dual front airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, etc.
Mitsubishi Xpander Platform & Chassis
The Mitsubishi Xpander is a five-door compact MPV that uses a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. It then gets a MacPherson strut for the front and a torsion beam suspension for the rear. Braking is then handled by front disc brakes, a rear drum brake, and a manual hand-operated parking brake.
Mitsubishi Xpander Engine & Drivetrain
Standard on all Xpander trims is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can produce up to 103 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. The GLX may come with a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic gearbox. The top-spec GLS meanwhile exclusively uses a four-speed automatic transmission.
In the Philippine market, the Mitsubishi Xpander has three different color options. These are Graphite Gray, Sterling Silver Metallic, and Jet Black Mica.
Mitsubishi Xpander 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Xpander 1.5 GLX MT | ₱1,068,000 |
| Mitsubishi Xpander 1.5 GLX AT | ₱1,128,000 |
| Mitsubishi Xpander 1.5 GLS AT | ₱1,216,000 |
Mitsubishi Xpander FAQs
1. How many variants does the Mitsubishi Xpander 2024 in the Philippines have?
In the Philippines, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2024 is available in 3 variants GLX MT, GLX AT, and GLS AT.
2. How to start the Mitsubishi Xpander?
The Mitsubishi Xpander GLS gets a push-to-start button, while the GLX trims come with a turn-key ignition system.
3. Is the Mitsubishi Xpander an SUV?
Technically speaking, the Mitsubishi Xpander is a unibody MPV.
4. How much do all 3 variants of the Mitsubishi Xpander 2024 cost?
The GLX MT, GLX AT, and GLS AT are priced respectively at P1,068,000; P1,128,000; and P 1,216,000.
₱ 1,068,000 - ₱ 1,198,000
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