Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 proudly becomes Indonesia's Car of the Year

The Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 also received 2 other awards from Otomotif.

In the Philippines, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 is a fresh new player in the competitive game of MPV vehicles. However, in Indonesian market, the Xpander already hit local dealerships in August 2017. And now, after a while arriving in the Indonesia, the Xpander has proudly been announced to become the country's Car of the Year.

The Xpander has recently become the Car of the Year in the Indonesian market

Otomotif - the top tabloid of Indonesia gave the Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 a great favor and recognition by presenting the MPV of Mitsubishi with awards in 2 other categories: Best Small MPV and Best of the Best MPV.

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For further information, Indonesian office of Mitsubishi (MMKSI) has received up to 60,000 bookings for the Xpander since its debut, making the car become the top-selling model in its segment.

Indonesian office of Mitsubishi (MMKSI) has received up to 60,000 bookings for the Xpander since its debut

Mr. Osamu Masuko - CEO of Mitsubishi has expressed his delight and gratefulness to the recognition from Otomotif and also the great love of Indonesian enthusiasts for this car. He said that the Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 is a success of the company’s years of careful research to design and it is an advanced MPV which can satisfy the demands of hard-working families in Indonesia.

Do you think the Mitsubishi Xpander will win similar awards in our country? Stay tuned and now, let's check the up-to-date price of this hot MPV:

**Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 price in the** **Philippines**
Model	2017 SRP	2018 SRP	Difference
Mitsubishi Xpander GLX M/T	N/A	₱885,000	N/A
Mitsubishi Xpander GLX Premium A/T	N/A	₱960,000	N/A
Mitsubishi Xpander GLS A/T	N/A	₱995,000	N/A
Mitsubishi Xpander GLS Sport A/T	N/A	₱1,060,000	N/A

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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.