Club Xpander PH celebrates third year with more than 2,600 members

Updated Feb 25, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Over 500 members were added since last year.

Club Xpander Philippines (CXP) celebrated its three years as a group with more than 2,600 members. The group formed by the love for Japanese MPV has grown since its second anniversary celebrated last year which, at that time, consists of around 2,100 members.

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross front view

The Xpander Group continues to be strong throughout the years

Jimmy Virador, the co-founder of CXP, shared that the group keeps getting stronger despite the challenges of the global health crisis. Mitsubishi Xpander owners from different walks of life such as entrepreneurs, families, and employees continue to be bonded together not only for themselves, but also for the community.

Recently, the CXP managed to raise Php 60,000 worth of donations for victims of Typhoon Ulysses last year. Thanks to the ample space of the MPV, the donated goods were delivered by the members themselves in their Mitsubishi Xpander.

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross front view

A versatile 7-seater MPV

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation (MMPC) showed its appreciation for the Xpander Club. The company said that the members of the group are the best ambassadors it has in expanding the reach of the Mitsubishi-made MPV.

“We commend the club and its members for their passion and dedication to promote the Mitsubishi Xpander to more people around the country. They see and experience for themselves the true value of the Mitsubishi Xpander. MMPC will continue to support them and their activities as we wish them more power in the years to come,” said MMPC Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing Mark Parulan.

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross rear view

CXP keeps on growing

The Mitsubishi Xpander is a 7-seater MPV that succeeded the Adventure in the local lineup. It is available in three variants, with the recently-introduced Black Series as the top-spec model. For a more refined version, MMPC is offering the Xpander Cross which gets exclusive aesthetic enhancements.

By next year, members of the CXP could get their hands on the new Mitsubishi Xpander facelift which was recently launched in Indonesia. It comes with styling and powertrain updates including the use of a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

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Know more about Mitsubishi Xpander 2024

Mitsubishi Xpander

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.

 

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