The Mitsubishi Xpander moves one step closer to its launch today, as Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has opened bookings and confirmed specifications and equipment of the seven-seater crossover. The car is slated to make its official debut next month.
UPDATE: The Xpander’s price has been officially announced – RM91,369 OTR without ins, with SST exemption
Just one variant will be offered here, and while the company is still keeping mum on pricing, it will sneak in under the RM100,000 mark, so it should be competitive next to the Honda BR-V and Toyota Rush. The car is powered by a 4A91 1.5 litre MIVEC naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, making 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. All that is sent to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic gearbox.
In terms of equipment, the Xpander will come with bi-LED reflectors and LED positioning lights for the distinctive split headlight setup, marking it out as the facelifted model (the original car had halogen lamps). The grille also now features U-shaped louvres that replace the triple slats of old, although the imposing Dynamic Shield face remains. Also fitted are LED tail lights and 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels.
The Xpander is slightly larger than the BR-V in every dimension – 18 mm longer (4,475 mm), 15 mm wider (1,750 mm) and 23 mm taller (1,700 mm), with a 113 mm longer wheelbase (2,775 mm). The ground clearance is also a smidge higher at 205 mm.
Inside, you’ll find a black interior (as opposed to the beige colour scheme found in other markets) with quilted leather seats, keyless entry, push-button start, a 4.2-inch multi-info display, a massive nine-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, six speakers, four roof-mounted rear air vents, a 360-degree camera system and a front-facing dashcam.
Mitsubishi says the Xpander is the only car in its class with fold-flat seats that offer a more useable boot, whereas other competitors use fold-and-tumble seats instead. Boot space is 495 litres with the third-row seats folded; with the second row folded, luggage capacity is increased to 836 litres when measured to the window line, or over 1,600 litres when filled to the roof. There’s also some underfloor storage space, plus a full-size spare wheel (with a steel wheel) hidden underneath the car.
Safety-wise, the Xpander is equipped with dual airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control, hill start assist and ISOFIX child seat anchors in the middle row. Colour options include Red Metallic, Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic and Jet Black Mica.
Locally assembled at a new plant in Pekan, Pahang, the Xpander will embark on a roadshow tour starting on October 23 to 25 at Toppen Mall, Johor Bahru. It will then move to Ipoh Parade, Perak from October 29 to November 1.
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pay RM100k, better buy H.HRV with vtec engine.
Only for those who wanna buy boring HRV Vtec engine
Sy pikir abang Rimau refer Honda BRV kot. tp masih vtec engine powah 121 PS, mitsu nie dapat 105 jek
If brv is not honda brand I can guarantee it sales will be nil by looking at the outlook
Waited for too long. Mitsubishi show insincerity of helping buyers to save from SST! ..l..
Wow, the 1st row looks sempit to give space behind
But yea, its pretty decent, just like other MPV, better than BR-V mpv which has ultra thin sofa yet less legroom inside.
The photo shooting for space, is a latest review features provided by Paultan team.
I observed the similar shooting from Mercy Benz GLB review. This Xpander 3 rows shooting, is a whole new level upgrade of the actual size.
https://paultan.org/2020/10/09/driven-x247-mercedes-benz-glb-niche-entered/
So Avanza is out of league compare to Xpander? Currently my father in law is driving Avanza, wonder if Xpander really surpass Avanza then it would be a perfect choice.
But Avanza especially Xpander are still better choice than BRV
LIKE Xpander
DISLIKE BRV
If I’m not mistaken Indonesians got cruise control in their Xpander..why dropped it here?????
Got cruise control if you look at pictures bro
Oh.. my apologies. thanks for the clarification!
I can buy 2 Xpander so cheap .Only can buy one COE
Let’s rock on
Kinda look like Xpander are the most second safest car in MPV, despite got 2 airbags like BRV after Rush is the most first class safest car in B-Segment MPV
buy Aruz Rush B-SUV or Xpander B-MPV
No.1 safest or no.2 safest.
Thank you JDM. Bye² BR-V MPV.
My friend bought Aruz thanks for 215R17 Sports Rim equipped, lenjan the kajang-gombak traffic jam rough road happily, daily.
Emm… RM99K is also under RM100k what. looks like Proton marketing strategy.
another sampan club member …
Avanza, Xpander, Aruz, Innova….
At least Avanza, Xpander, Aruz, Rush and upcoming Innova Facelift are not DoA. But BRV will be totally DoA soon
Cars for the indon market, typical sardine can ppl carrier. Unless it gets 5 stars safety rating, 6 airbags and ESC, dont buy.
Wait till you are married, get a life.
2 airbag only
No electronic parking
No electronic aircond
No electronic adjustable seats
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Under 100k
Gila baru beli
Buy X50 premium spec better..
Other car distributors in similar price range..,already filling up their order books to the brim,already production at max capacity,our Mitsubishi friends still behaving like their MPV is like Rolls Royce.,taking their sweet time.By the time interested buyers finally decided to book,another round of MCO kicks in.Hello,time waits for no man.
I stopped reading at dual airbags. Pity Jonathan put it almost at the end of the article.
BRV also two airbags also. But at least Xpander have HSA, 360-degree camera system and dashcam where BRV lacks these three basic safety features
Why four-speed automatic gearbox? some review via five-speed automatic gearbox. Why not offer CVT
Not all CVT are good, up to the condition of using CVT from other brands. Talking about between this, BRV and Rush. Both Rush and Xpander are using 4 speed auto while BRV using CVT. And yes if Rush and Xpander using CVT, then it still be more reliable than BRV. But right now, both Rush and Xpander doesn’t come out with CVT including in Indonesia too.
100k Susah to get market share la. Product also not like leap ahead of the other competitors. Good try mitsubishi, but come back a few yrs later and try harder
Its a straight 4 speeder or a 3 speeder with OD?
4 speed auto jer tapi more reliable than CVT dari honda
Dont fret and be confused anymore which car to buy. Just buy X50. Pilihan terbaek, reka bentuk idaman
Tak payah pikir, tak payah pening, beli X50
(Like) X50 and Xpander
(Dislike) BRV
7 seater vs 5 seaters tho…
x50 better buy if u need 5 only
Wait. Ade auto-cruise ke tu? Damn nice. Totally worthy over brv, avanza, aruz. Mmppphhhh!
To me, a full size spare tyre is actually a con.
Better have a spare tyre and sport rims.
Don’t waste 7 ppl time.
What I meant was, instead of a full size spare tyre, should have a compact or space saver tyre which is lighter.
You know this outdated MPV is not competitive enough so why sell them? Learn from Proton Ertiga, a good product from Suzuki but cannot sell because Malaysians prefer SUV now. I see a dark day for Mitsubishi.
When will launch “Expander” in India and where is showroom near by Rourkela city in ODISHA.
when proton or perodua make cars with only two airbags yall be mad as hell but when mitsubishi does the same suddenly it is “okay”
i think this SUV below 87k is the best price
Over RM 90K for a 4AT is way too high, was thinking price of 68K~87K to be more acceptable.
Xpender mpv suit for family car, cross over other mpv 100k
They have to price it that way so that when kena excise duty balik den price will go to 96k maybe, around that. But when the times comes later need give discount time, price will go back to 91k or maybe just slightly lower at 89k to attract buyers back.
BRV not practical vehicle
Finally my new xpander will reach by today. Awaiting for it….