Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that deliveries of the Mitsubishi Xpander seven-seater has begun, with the first vehicles going out to some early-bird customers. The company also said that the model is now available for viewing and test drive at showrooms nationwide.
“We are very excited to deliver the Malaysian-made Xpander to some early bird customers,” said MMM CEO Tomoyuki Shinnishi. He added that the interest shown in the Xpander has been tremendous, to the extent that the entire SST-exempt production for 2020 has been accounted for.
“Due to the overwhelming response, the total amount of bookings which MMM received has exceeded the total production capacity until December 2020. Customers who book the new Xpander moving forward will be taking the year make 2021 vehicles, which will be subjected to sales tax,” he said.
The company also revealed the estimated prices for the Xpander when the 2020 sales tax exemption expires, and they are:
The Xpander, sold here in its facelifted form and in a single variant guise, is powered by a 4A91 MIVEC 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated engine offering 105 PS and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The mill is paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox.
Exterior equipment includes bi-LED reflector headlamps and LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights and 16-inch two-tone alloys, while interior kit include keyless entry with push start, a 4.2-inch colour multi-info display, six speakers and four roof-mounted rear air vents.
The local specifications for the vehicle adds black quilted leather seats, a 9.0-inch touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 360-degree camera system and a dashcam that are unique to our market. Safety-wise, there’s two airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, hill start assist and Isofix child seat anchors.
Those interested in finding out more about the Xpander can catch the Xtravaganza with Xpander virtual talk show, which will be hosted by Alif Satar and Jihan Muse, at 8pm tonight. You can catch the show on MMM’s Facebook page or its YouTube channel.
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“We’re aware of market demand and requirements, the preference of Malaysians,” Hoffen said, while conceding that they couldn’t do much about the Xpander’s airbag count, which is two.
“We have to admit that this vehicle was originally designed mainly for the Indonesian market, and then it expanded to Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. As far as vehicle engineering is concerned, as of now, they (the other ASEAN countries) represent the major markets and there’s no real market demand for more than two airbags,” he said.”
“Due to the overwhelming response, the total amount of bookings which MMM received has exceeded the total production capacity until December 2020.” hmmmmm…..
If the Expander buyer receives the car after JAN 1,WITHOUT sst exemption,the poor car buyer has to fork out almost RM 97Kwith insurance…just RM 3k short of Rm100,000.
That is without calculating the hire purchase interest ,which can cost a whopping Rm21000,even with 10 percent downpayment.So,by the beginning of year 10,the buyer has paid almost Rm120,000.
Based on a hire purchase loan of 9 years…the buyer has to fork out close to Rm1000 monthly,covid or no covid.
It is hoped buyers will do due diligence,and not jump into any hire purchase deal which sadly has plunged many naive buyers into bankruptcy.
Not taking sides, Perodua Aruz just seemed to be the best 7seater with wayy more airbags…
Don’t know which crazy person willing to pay RM95K for a car with 2 airbags and no other active safety assist in the year 2020. Madness.
Completely agree bro. Better go for honda BRV…
BRV also 2 airbags …also bit expensive…
I have Gdi v6 it failing to pick speed
My car has 2 cajoles the other one has locked itself what can I do
Good Car, but overpriced!
Should have been atleast 10K cheaper (RM87K with SST; RM81K with SST)
Will have to wait for dealer discounts.