Mitsubishi Philippines sold more than 4,000 units in December 2020

The Xpander leads Mitsubishi PH’s strong sales performance last month.

Last year has been a tough one for the local automotive industry. The coronavirus pandemic has brought a record-breaking sales plunge especially during the height of the enhanced community quarantine. Car brands in the Philippines adjusted their marketing approach to be able to reach potential clients.

The shift to go digital is one of the strategies that local car brands did during the pandemic as they launched or revamped their respective virtual showrooms.

Car launches were also held virtually last year, and could still be the case this year. Nevertheless, the Philippine automotive industry managed to stand its ground despite the challenging 2020.

Mitsubishi Xpander front shot

Mitsubishi Xpander

One of the local brands that ended 2020 on a good note is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC). The said car brand finished 2020 by achieving a 30 percent increase in sales last December 2020. In fact, MMPC said that it has managed to yield a total of 4,195 unit sales to close the year.

Leading MMPC’s December 2020 positive sales performance is the Mitsubishi Xpander. The said Mitsubishi seven-seater MPV generated a total of 1,472 units sales, which is a 57 percent increase compared to its November 2020 performance. The Mitsubishi Xpander is available in three variants with a starting price of Php 1,008,000. MMPC is also offering a more rugged and aggressive-looking version of its MPV, the Xpander Cross that retails at Php 1,255,000.

2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT front shot

2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT

Another Mitsubishi vehicle that had good December 2020 sales is the Montero Sport. MMPC shared that the seven-seater midsize SUV posted a total of 957 unit sales. We had a chance to test drive the top-of-the-line Montero Sport GT 4x4 last year, and find it to still be one of the best midsize SUVs you can buy in the Philippines.

Aside from the Xpander and the Montero Sport, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 also had a notable sales performance last December 2020. The said subcompact sedan is the third best-selling Mitsubishi last month with a total of 911 unit sales. The Mirage G4 is available with a starting price of Php 735,00.

Mitsubishi Pajero front profile shot

Mitsubishi Pajero

In addition, the Mitsubishi Pajero posted 47 units sold, a 147 percent increase compared to November 2020 sales. On the other hand, the dependable workhorse Mitsubishi L300 also reflected a strong showing with 478 units sold.

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Know more about Mitsubishi Xpander 2024

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.