The Xpander, Mitsubishi’s very cool looking and very popular MPV is a very affordable vehicle for its size, looks, and features and as such has been on the radar of many would be car buyers today. Recently, however, it came to light that the popular MPV has an issue.
As reported by many Xpander owners in social media, their Xpander’s had a propensity to stall while running. This, of course, involves the vehicle’s fuel system mainly the fuel pump.
If one would think that this isn’t much of a safety issue, sometimes sudden stalling and loss of power can be dangerous. For instance, traveling on highway speeds as an unexpected loss of power will startle a driver and might take his or her focus off the road.
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Sudden loss of power might also disturb your car’s driving dynamics specifically its ability to maintain traction and thus may increase the risk of a crash. And it can certainly be disheartening for some to learn that their hard-earned new car had some inherent flaws all along. But fear not because in a communication sent out recently, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation had this to say:
“We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to our customers by the recent technical issue being encountered in our Xpander model. We have started receiving service complaints regarding the fuel pump issue sometime in April. We are currently looking into the cause of this issue and have expedited the arrival of affected part this month for distribution.
For concerns regarding this issue, please visit any of Mitsubishi authorized dealers nationwide.”
So in short, MMPC is currently hard at work in figuring out the Xpander’s fuel system’s problems as such a solution for this might just be around the corner.
Curiously enough, some North American Acura MDS SUV’s and Honda Accords also experienced some problems with the internal components of their fuel pumps reducing in engine stalls. Recalls had been started back in February of this year as such the issue for this has also been addressed and no accidents connected to these issues had been reported.
Mitsubishi's new MPV, the Xpander has been reported to have fuel pump problems.
Also with the Xpander, no accidents in connection to the fuel system issue have been reported as of yet, regardless it will pay to be vigilant especially when traveling on highway speeds. Regardless, these issues involving brand new vehicles, especially on the Xpander are deemed to be unusual as e batches released earlier this year also had this issue and so subsequent batches produced later are typically spared from the issues that the previous batch had.
The Mitsubishi Xpander, which is manufactured and assembled in Indonesia is a currently popular MPV which is capable of comfortably seating 7 adults and on the outside looks strikingly similar to the much larger Montero Sport SUV. The Xpander MPV has a number of safety equipment like ABS, EBD, and dual-airbags while the top spec has stability control and traction control.
Powering the Mitsubishi Xpander is a 4A91 MIVEC 1.5 liter petrol engine which is rated at about 103 HPR with a peak torque of 141 Nm and comes with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual.
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Mitsubishi Xpander Price GLX MT
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₱885,000
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Mitsubishi Xpander Price GLX Plus AT
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₱960,000
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Mitsubishi Xpander Price GLS AT
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₱995,000
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The new Mitsubishi Xpander is an affordable yet very stylish MPV as such many are hoping that Mitsubishi can fix the issue soon
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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 |
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| 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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