Verdict
At RM109,980, the Urban gives Malaysian buyers the same 104 hp/141 Nm 1.5-litre petrol CVT drivetrain, 18-inch wheels and 360-degree camera as the Ultimate, so it is not the slower or less practical choice. The RM10,000 step to the RM119,980 Ultimate buys meaningful daily-use and safety hardware: autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping, collision warning, curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control, a 12.3-inch screen, Yamaha eight-speaker audio and a powered tailgate with kick sensor. If those driver-assistance systems matter, pay up; otherwise the Urban is the sharper buy.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce Urban if you want the same 104 hp, 141 Nm drivetrain and 360-degree camera while keeping RM10,000 in hand.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate if autonomous braking, curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control and the larger infotainment system are priorities.
Key differences
- Price: RM109,980 for the Urban versus RM119,980 for the Ultimate.
- Airbags: driver, passenger and front-side airbags in the Urban versus driver, passenger, front-side plus front and rear curtain airbags in the Ultimate.
- Active safety: no autonomous braking, no collision warning and no lane-keeping assist in the Urban versus autonomous braking, collision warning and…
- Audio: 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and six speakers in the Urban versus 12.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control in the Urban versus adaptive cruise control in the Ultimate.
- Boot operation: remote-control activation in the Urban versus a powered boot with kick sensor in the Ultimate.
Urban
- RM10,000 lower purchase price.
- Same 104 hp and 141 Nm 1.5-litre petrol CVT drivetrain as the Ultimate.
- Keeps the 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control and 18-inch alloy wheels.
- Misses autonomous braking, collision warning and steering-correction lane keeping.
- Has no front or rear curtain airbags.
- Smaller 8-inch screen, six-speaker audio and no powered kick-sensor boot.
Ultimate
- Adds autonomous braking, collision warning and steering-correction lane keeping.
- Gets front and rear curtain airbags plus adaptive cruise control.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, Yamaha eight-speaker audio and powered kick-sensor boot.
- Costs RM10,000 more than the Urban.
- No extra engine output or torque: it retains 104 hp and 141 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,980✓ | RM119,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 104 hp |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,390 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | 410 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear vents | Rear vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree view | Yes, 360-degree view |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Urban vs Ultimate FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xforce Urban or Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate better?
The Ultimate is better equipped, chiefly for active safety and convenience, with autonomous braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and curtain airbags. The Urban is the better-value choice if those additions are not essential, because performance and core practicality are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate costs RM10,000 more than the Mitsubishi Xforce Urban.
Does the Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate have extra safety equipment?
Yes. The Ultimate adds autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane keeping, and front and rear curtain airbags. Both variants retain blind-spot information, stability control, ABS/EBD, a 360-degree camera and four front and four rear parking sensors.