The Mitsubishi Xpander that is set to arrive in Malaysia later this year will be the facelifted version, and though it has been some wait compared to other markets in the region – its global premiere in Indonesia was in 2017 – coming to the Malaysian market in facelift guise should somewhat make up for its belated introduction here.
The latest iteration means that the Xpander will get LED headlamps, among other updates to identify the forthcoming crossover as a facelifted model. Receiving the facelifted model also means that the vehicle’s durability and reliability is already well established, and there has also been time for a wider selection of accessories to have been developed.
Arriving relatively late to the party also has the added benefit of ensuring that any early teething issues have been ironed out; for instance, the fuel pump recall that applied to other markets will have been taken care of by the time it debuts in Malaysia.
Mitsubishi’s entrant will rival the Honda BR-V and the Perodua Aruz when it arrives, and compared with its Japanese brand rival, the Xpander is the larger of the two, with a wheelbase 113 mm than that of the BR-V. The Mitsubishi capitalises on its larger dimensions with a larger boot, and its rear seats can be folded flat for better use of its load space.
Most likely to power the facelifted Xpander for Malaysia will be the 4A91 1.5 litre NA inline-four cylinder petrol engine that produces 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. In Indonesia, the Xpander gets a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions, sending drive to the front wheels. We are most likely to receive the automatic for Malaysia.
In terms of pricing, the crossover is expected to be tagged between RM80,000 and RM90,000, given Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia’s track record of undercutting its competition. For more in detail, watch our man Hafriz Shah check out the things to look forward to in the facelifted Mitsubishi Xpander, in the video below.
GALLERY: Mitsubishi Xpander facelift in Indonesia
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this car is so modern and good-looking unlike the lousy quality and ugly Honda BR-V. Even in Indonesia, people are buying this game changer instead of the BR-V
Sell at RM90k, x70 will need to drop the price by 20% to compete
CRV, CHR, HRV, Aruz pricing didnt scare off X70 sales, why would X70 be scared of Spender?
X70 is on different level, bigger engin, bigger size & better spec… As a matter of fact, Xpender should go lower then 90k (Arus contender)
Saw one of my friend who is a Mistubishi SA posted the Xpander pics yesterday at Mitsubishi Ulu Klang showroom, not sure if they have it at other branches but maybe you guys can take a look. From what i saw from his IG stories it’s in red colour and they already have it ready to be display at the showroom. I know it’s not from other countries showroom cause i can see MRR2 clearly from the pics plus i have been there many times.
I didnt know Msians so excite to drive a bas,
Nice car. but Honda BRV 120PS way more power.
More power buy snail type r. This is family car. Who cares about power
Wow better than VCPM launching pre-facelift models at new car prices even though it’s a death trap.
3rd world pmroduct for Msians. Even Japanese are astonished to see this Mitsubishi which not even available in Japan. Avanza, Aruz, Fortuner, Innova.
But it only cost RM65k in Indonesia. Same price as our nationsl car perodua aruz. And indonesia snd thsiland do that by not having any national cars.
This is considered as nearly Indon national car since it was developed for such markets thus their pricing is much lowered. For those not 3rd World developed, ie Civic/ Corolla/ Vios, their car prices are higher than Msia.
Bring in the delica fitted with triton 2.4l diesel engine and gearbox.
No cream color interior please.
In Msia & Asian all this Van are still selling well while the rest of the world would not touch it with a stick…tiny mkt share , the rest world are basically SUV crazy…
yet another underpower sampan pasar to complement Avanza?
how the mighty have fallen… sad time for japanese motor industries