GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander bodykit, accessories

GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander bodykit, accessories

You don’t have to know cars to know that the Mitsubishi Xpander is the star the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The second half of yesterday’s press day was open to the public, and the MMC booth was swamped by potential customers wanting a closer look at the new model.

That’s not surprising, as the Xpander is a new entrant in Indonesia’s core “Low MPV” segment where the Toyota Avanza, Daihatsu Xenia, Suzuki Ertiga and Honda Mobilio dominate. Even so, the new boy stands out thanks to SUV-inspired styling. That’s a trick Honda used for the BR-V, but the Xpander’s design is more bold and modern.

The Xpander’s unique selling point is its looks, a faithful reproduction of last year’s XM concept and highly-stylised for a car in this utilitarian class. There’s the company’s current Dynamic Shield face, a unique three-tier lighting layout, flared wheel arches and an X-theme for the rear with distinctive LED signatures.

GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander bodykit, accessories

The MPV rides on two-tone 16-inch alloys and has class-leading 205 mm ground clearance. But for those who don’t dig the high-riding SUV style, MMC is offering an optional bodykit that includes a front airdam, side skirts and a rear bumper extension. It’s one of the thickest bodykits we’ve seen around, and we prefer the original look. To each their own though. What say you?

Also on the original accessories catalogue are chrome wing mirror covers, window visors, a chrome muffler cutter, and an engine hood emblem that spells out “Xpander” above MMC’s diamond logo on the grille. Not all of these are on this top Ultimate spec show car, though.

The Mitsubishi Xpander is available in five trim levels – GLX, GLS, Exceed, Sport and Ultimate – and is priced from Rp 189,050,000 (RM60,843) to Rp 245,350,000 (RM78,968). It is made in MMC’s new plant in Bekasi, West Java, with a volume of 80,000 units per year. Exports to ASEAN markets will begin in 2018.


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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Colt Ralliart Version R on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Jepunis need to learn again how to design a car…esp mitsubishi… Mitsui also choose a wrong strategy when abolish his performance halo car like Evo’s and Colt Ralliart.

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  • Really nice looking LMPV, but only with black interior instead of beige. If its coming to Malaysia, please priced it lower than the Indonesian price, and it will sell like hotcakes. No more ugly looking Avanza, uglier BRV, and ugliest Ertiga.

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    • arnot on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      You have to be predator the movie fan to buy it

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    • Utayikumar on Aug 11, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Ugly BRV? Strong sales figure told you’re wrong.People don’t buy ugly things.Ask Sienta and Avanza.

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    • Vwfan on Aug 13, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Sembang kencang..ntah2 motor pun xde…

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  • Prababinathan on Aug 11, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Why we haven’t heard any updates news from Toyota regarding their future plan? Like they’re surrender and give up now.Poor thing if they’re still trying hard to sell undesirable avanza and sienta,better close shop.

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    • Hunter Zolomon Hunter Zolomon on Aug 13, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      Toyota busy previewing their still not for sale chr thats gonna be dated soon

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  • When will it arrive Malaysia? I’m planning to buy BRV sometime middle of next year. If this car arrive just in time then I will definately drop BRV and choose this one.

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  • Lipas Lubang on Aug 11, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    The concept model looked so damn awesome, at least I would had expected they kept the sporty and aggressive look of the concept model.

    But…

    End up with this piece of shit that looks like a face-lifted Avanza.

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    • Dug Ong on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      What the hell are talking about? The concept car looks almost the same as the production car. Do you work for perodua or toyota by any chance?

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  • awg1031 on Aug 11, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    that design……~dizzy~

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  • TopsyBoXyTurvy on Aug 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    That face is too much for me to digest..interior ok though.

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  • Pajero still is my dream car on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Would like to get one if price in Malaysia will not be too much expensive than Indonesia… The exterior looks very strong…Evo feeling… don’t know the real power lah… still can remember the power and driving experience for imported Pajero and ckd Pajero are very much different, hopefully this one will not let us down.

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  • Dug Ong on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Bring it here sell it between RM78-88k confirm bersepah in less than two years. Perodua’s dinosaur tech alza rear axle biskut sales kacau.

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  • I really dig the design. Transformers. megatron

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  • Mee Kuning Halus on Aug 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    The pair of big front intake looks like they are gonna suck in cats and dogs…..

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  • Lee Kum Kee on Aug 11, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    Remember kids, its pronounced as spender.

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