Ready to welcome first batch of the Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 from Indonesia

First batch of the Xpander is expected to hit our shores next month.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has officially announced its export launch of the Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 to other countries from its manufacturing facility located in Bekasi, Indonesia. And the Philippines will be the first ASEAN market to welcome the all-new MPV. After the Philippines, Thailand will be the second and the third is Vietnam, followed by other global markets in the upcoming months.

The event was attended by Mr. Joko Widodo - Indonesian President, Mr. Airlangga Hartarto from Ministry of Industry and Mr. Osamu Masuko - CEO of MMC.

The Philippines will be the first ASEAN market to welcome the all-new MPV

Mr. Masuko expressed his happiness when the company can contribute to Indonesia’s development since its local establishment 50 years ago. He also emphasized that the export of Xpander was a key milestone in the company’s growth in the ASEAN region.

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Besides the Mitsubishi Xpander 2018’s official export launch, the event also highlighted the impressive sales success of the MPV in Indonesia. It is hoped that there will be 30,000 units of the Xpander to be exported within 2018. According to the latest car news, Indonesian dealers have already received 66,000 orders for the MPV.

At present, the Xpander 2018 compromises 50% of production at Bekasi plant of Mitsubishi Motors which is capable of producing 160,000 units a year. To satisfy the massive needs of buyers, the car manufacturer has planned to raise production to 10,000 units per month at the beginning of July.

First batch of the all-new Xpander is expected to hit our shores next month.

Check our up-to-date Mitsubishi Xpander 2018 price in the Philippines and wait for welcoming your upcoming 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

At present, the Xpander 2018 compromises 50% of production at Bekasi plant of Mitsubishi Motors

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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.