The Mitsubishi Xpander had no trouble establishing itself in the local market when it was first introduced in the Philippines in 2018. Mitsubishi has engineered the Xpander with great styling, large interior space for its size, and functionality.
These positive attributes are felt by Mitsubishi Xpander owners as they shared their experience with their beloved MPV. Jimmy Virador, a telecom employee and founder of Club Xpander Philippines (CXP), said, “For me, one good thing that made my Xpander unique is the design. It fits perfectly with my lifestyle, even the interior is so comfy.”
The Club Xpander Philippines (CXP)
The futuristic design of the Xpander truly is captivating even if compared to its rivals such as the Toyota Avanza, Suzuki Ertiga, and Maxus G50. The design concept applied to the Xpander is what the Japanese carmaker calls Dynamic Shield Design Language.
Joshua Alviar, general manager of Jezreel Farm, also loves the design of the Xpander. “The most memorable time I had with my Xpander was when I drove to Olangapo and Zambales one time. Everyone, as in everyone, was looking at me, or the car at least.” He adds, “I feel pogi every time I go down from my Xpander.”
As said earlier, the Xpander offers huge interior space. In fact, the Xpander provides a cargo space of up to 1,630 liters of volume when the rear seats are stowed away.
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The Mitsubishi Xpander sure is a sporty-looking MPV
“It is spacious. Now my pets can travel at ease. Before they would just sit on everyone’s lap during travel,” says Kareen Michelle Nadado, US telecom project manager and CXP member. The large space is seconded by Joshua Alviar by saying, “The feature of the Xpander I like the most is the size of the cabin… it is huge.”
The Mitsubishi Xpander is packed with features such as telescopic steering adjustment, reverse camera, multiple bottle and cup holders, a smart information display that monitors the driver’s driving style for the best fuel economy, keyless entry, and a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation.
Despite having many features, the Xpander is still marketed to be as affordable as possible. Kareen Nadado shares, “Before I thought Mitsubishi cars were expensive because of their luxurious styling. But when I saw the Xpander itself and its price, I fell in love with it and thought that it was very affordable for its design, style, and features.”
Powering the Xpander is a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that makes 103 hp and 141 Nm of torque
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And for Jojo Reario, a 44-year old project director for a prominent land developer, shares how the Xpander offers reasonable features for its affordable price. He said, “the Xpander is reasonably priced with a low monthly premium for a 7-seater MPV.”
“The Xpander may look like a small MPV on the outside, but inside it is more spacious than any other MPV in the category,” he added.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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