Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2020 launch cancelled due to Covid-19

2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross launch cancelled due to Covid-19

Updated Nov 23, 2021 | Same topic: COVID-19 Updates

Due to the local transmission of Covid-19, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines cancels the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2020 launch.

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross launch: Cancelled

If you’ve been paying close attention to local news channels (which you should), then you know that the Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed local transmission of the COVID-19 virus, resulting in 35 cases so far as of this writing.

2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross Philippines: Specs, Features, and Pricing Overview

With a public health emergency declared over the country, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has canceled the launch of its much-awaited Xpander Cross MPV, originally scheduled this Friday, March 13 at Glorietta 2 in Makati.

Despite the cancellation, the Mitsubishi Xpander will still be on display at the Glorietta 2 Palm Drive Activity Center.

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2020: What’s new?

The Xpander Cross will replace the GLS Sport as the top-of-the-line Xpander variant. It’s larger by 175 mm, wider by 150 mm and has 20 mm of ground clearance more than the regular Xpander, although the new model is 55 mm lower.

The Xpander Cross features more SUV-like styling cues like body cladding on the front, rear, and sides. It even gets a set of larger 17-inch alloy wheels. Overall, it’s like Mitsubishi turned the Xpander into a literally smaller version of the Montero Sport.

We're really tempted to go and see it

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Both the Xpander and Xpander Cross share the same 1.5-liter MIVEC engine, front MacPherson strut / rear torsion beam suspension setup and electronic rack and pinion steering.

The Xpander Cross also comes with fabric seats set against a premium-looking two-tone interior with earthy brown and grey hues.

And just like the outgoing Xpander GLS Sport, the Xpander Cross offers stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist.

Despite the cancellation of its launch, we're sure that the hype over the Xpander Cross is still real

The all-new Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2020 will be priced at Php 1,255,000.

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Know more about Mitsubishi Xpander 2024

Mitsubishi Xpander 2024

The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander is a seven-seater MPV for the Philippine market. As of the 2023 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 1,050,000 to Php 1,180,000.

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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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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