Mitsubishi sold more Xpander units in July than Montero Sport, Mirage combined

This Japanese MPV also tallied a 63% month on month growth.

When the Mitsubishi Xpander was introduced in the local market in 2018, the MPV instantly became a hit to Filipino car buyers.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) managed to sell 13,494 Xpander units during its first year and became the second best-selling Mitsubishi in 2019 with 19,089 units sold.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander

The 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander

As the Mitsubishi Xpander’s name in the industry is growing bigger, we can see that its sales figures are improving as well. In MMPC’s recent July 2020 sales figures update, the Mitsubishi Xpander leads the race with a total of 1,038 units.

The Mitsubishi Xpander also had the best month on month growth from June to July with 63 percent. Overall, MMPC achieves 39 percent month on month sales growth for July.

Below is MMPC’s July 2020 sales performance:

Model	No. of units sold	Month on month growth %
Mitsubishi Xpander	1,038	63%
Mitsubishi Strada	583	58%
Mitsubishi L300	517	19%
Mitsubishi Mirage/G4	501	17%
Mitsubishi Montero Sport	496	27%
Mitsubishi Pajero	13	-
Others	1	-
Total	3,149

Considering all the positive outcomes the Mitsubishi Xpander has shown for the past two years, one can expect it to be one of the main reasons for MMPC’s brand expansion in the country. Of note, this was accomplished during the strict social distancing protocols, which make the feature more impressive.

An orange Xpander Cross

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“We at Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation very much appreciate the significant sales improvement achieved in the month of July; not just for the Mitsubishi brand but for the entire automotive industry.

The progress represents the commendable capability of the Philippine market to adapt during these trying times,” said Mr. Mutsihiro Oshikori, president and CEO of MMPC.

We hope that the strong momentum will continue and we at MMPC will strive harder to provide better offerings both in sales and after-sales service. Despite the very challenging situation that we are facing, MMPC remains optimistic and inspired to serve our customers,” he concluded.

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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.

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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