Verdict
These are radically different tools despite only RM1,380 separating them: the RM99,980 Xpander is a seven-seat MPV with a 495-litre boot, rear air vents and a 4AT for family duty. The RM98,600 Navara is a two-seat, two-door diesel pickup with AWD, a six-speed manual and 403 Nm – 262 Nm more than the Mitsubishi. Pick the Xpander for people and daily usability; choose the Navara only if the pickup format and torque matter more than passenger capacity. Its RM830 annual road tax also costs RM710 more than the Xpander’s.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, a 495-litre boot and an automatic for family transport.
Pick the Nissan Navara if you need a two-seat diesel pickup with AWD, a six-speed manual and 403 Nm of torque.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Engine output: Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm; Navara 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Transmission: Xpander 4-speed automatic; Navara 6-speed manual.
- Seating and doors: Xpander 7 seats and 5 doors; Navara 2 seats and 2 doors.
- Size: Xpander 4,475 mm long with a 2,775 mm wheelbase; Navara 5,335 mm long with a 3,150 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Xpander RM120 per year; Navara RM830 per year.
Xpander
- Seven seats and a 495-litre boot.
- 4AT, keyless push-button start and electronic parking brake.
- Stability control, ISOFIX and rear air vents with blower control.
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- The 4-speed automatic has two fewer ratios than the Navara’s 6-speed manual.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Navara’s AWD.
Navara
- 161 hp and 403 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- AWD and a 6-speed manual transmission.
- 80-litre fuel tank, versus 45 litres in the Xpander.
- Only two seats and two doors, against the Xpander’s seven seats and five doors.
- RM830 annual road tax, RM710 more than the Xpander.
- No stability control, rear air-con or ISOFIX.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,980 | RM98,600✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 403 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 6MT |
| Gears | 4 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Nissan |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 1,240 kg | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Single-Zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| 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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Xpander vs Navara FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Nissan Navara better?
The Xpander is better for carrying a family: it has seven seats, five doors, a 495-litre boot and a 4-speed automatic. The Navara is better only for buyers who specifically need a two-seat AWD diesel pickup with 403 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM1,380 more than the Nissan Navara. The Xpander is RM99,980 and the Navara is RM98,600.
Which costs less to tax each year?
The Xpander does. Its annual road tax is RM120, compared with RM830 for the Navara, a RM710 yearly difference.