Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 to get Nissan badge from 2019

The Nissan-badged Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 is led by the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Thanks to the Renault-Nissan Alliance established in October 2016, the heated-up Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 will get Nissan badge from 2019.

The Mitsubishi Xpander was launched in Indonesian market in August 2017. It was built based on the XM Concept 2016 and born to be a strong competitor of some well-known “Low MPV” including the Honda Mobilio, Toyota Avanza, Suzuki Ertiga and Daihatsu Xenia.

The heated-up Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 will get Nissan badge from 2019

The Xpander has achieved a great success for Mitsubishi Motors in the Indonesian market

The Xpander has achieved a great success for Mitsubishi Motors in the Indonesian market with up to 137,000 units sold in 2018. According to some report, there is about 70% of Xpander purchasers are owners of other brands. This points out that the Japanese brand has succeeded in approaching new buyers with is all-new Mitsubishi Xpander 2018. And now, it is so exciting to welcome the Xpander with a “V-motion” look of Nissan, not a “Dynamic Shield” look as the origin.

Besides, it is said that Nissan and Mitsubishi are also developing a plan to build pickup trucks using a shared platform in 2021. According to the latest car news, there have been 3.7 million one-tonne trucks of MMC exported to a total of 120 nations all over the world from the Thailand market, making it become the 2nd biggest car exporter in the market after the brother Toyota.

Nissan and Mitsubishi are also developing a plan to build pickup trucks using a shared platform in 2021

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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.