Mitsubishi Motors Corporation revealed the 2024 Xpander and Xpander Cross equipped with a hybrid powertrain. The said seven-seater Mitsubishi MPV hybrid vehicles are already on sale in Thailand.
2024 Mitsubishi Xpander HEV
The Xpander Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Xpander Cross HEV are integrated with Mitsubishi’s newly developed e:Motion system, a full hybrid engine system that’s based on the automaker’s Plug-In Hybrid technology that’s said to deliver an “eco-friendly and exhilarating driving experience.”
Exterior
In terms of the overall exterior, the Xpander and Xpander Cross HEV models look similar to their non-HEV siblings. However, it is integrated with subtle design updates to make it stand out from the non-HEV Xpander/Xpander Cross.
2024 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV
The exterior comes with HEV badges on the front grille, tailgate, and front doors. Moreover, it has a blue color accent seen on the side, rear bumper, and wheels. Mitsubishi opted to add White Diamond paint to the Xpander/Xpander Cross HEV color options to express the clean character of an electrified vehicle.
Interior
Inside, the 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander/Xpander Cross HEV can still accommodate up to seven individuals. But, sound absorbing and soundproofing materials have been added to key locations on the vehicle to keep the interior quiet not only during EV driving but also when the engine activates during acceleration or when driving at high speeds.
A peek inside the Xpander/Xpander Cross HEV
The battery, on the other hand, is positioned under the floor of the front seats. Mitsubishi shared that it has also tuned the suspension of the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV to achieve “outstanding steering stability and excellent ride comfort.”
It is equipped with an 8-inch digital instrument cluster
When it comes to amenities, the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV come with a nine-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, new eight-inch digital instrument cluster, an electric shifter, an electronic parking brake with auto brake hold, cruise control, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Powertrain
The e:Motion system on the 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV is comprised of a 1.6-liter DOHC MIVEC gasoline engine along with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. The Japanese automaker claims that the e-Motion system fitted on the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV yields better fuel economy by around 10 percent compared to the 1.5-liter gas engine on the non-HEV Xpander models.
e:Motion system
Mitsubishi added that the Xpander and Xpander Cross HEV models are 34 percent more fuel efficient in city driving. The two new HEV units are also the first Mitsubishi vehicles to have an electric water pump to reduce mechanical loss.
The Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV have a combined power output of 114 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque, which is a significant increase from the non-HEV Xpander models.
2024 Mitsubishi Xpander HEV rear shot
To put things in perspective, the Xpander and Xpander Cross equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine puts out 103 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. As such, the Xpander/Xpander Cross HEV models yield an increase of 11 hp and 84 Nm of torque.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander/Xpander Cross HEV models feature seven drive modes: Normal, Tarman, Gravel, Mud, Wet, EV Priority, and EV Charge. The automaker explains that the EV Priority mode drives the motor on power from the battery without activating the engine, which means that the vehicle runs in 100 percent EV mode.
Price
2024 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV
Mitsubishi Thailand is offering the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV with a 5-year hybrid system warranty (unlimited mileage) and a 10-year battery warranty (unlimited mileage).
In terms of pricing, the 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander HEV is offered at an introductory price of 912,000 Baht (around Php 1,443,000) while the Xpander Cross HEV comes with a 946,000 Baht intro price (about Php 1,497,000).
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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.
₱ 1,068,000 - ₱ 1,198,000
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