Verdict
The RM20,180 gap between the RM99,980 Mitsubishi Xpander and RM79,800 Nissan NV200 buys a very different tool. The Xpander is the sensible family car: seven seats, rear air-con vents with blower control, a 9-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto screen, plus stability control and two ISOFIX positions. Its 4AT also makes more sense in traffic. The NV200 counters with a modest 108 hp and 152 Nm against 104 hp and 141 Nm, a 55-litre tank and a huge 4,200-litre cargo area, but it is strictly a two-seater commercial with a five-speed manual.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, automatic driving and family-oriented safety and cabin equipment.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if your priority is a two-seat commercial vehicle with 4,200 litres of cargo space and a five-speed manual.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Nissan NV200 RM79,800.
- Seating: Mitsubishi Xpander 7 seats; Nissan NV200 2 seats.
- Boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres; Nissan NV200 4,200 litres.
- Transmission: Mitsubishi Xpander 4-speed automatic; Nissan NV200 5-speed manual.
- Output: Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm; Nissan NV200 108 hp and 152 Nm.
- Fuel tank: Mitsubishi Xpander 45 litres; Nissan NV200 55 litres.
Xpander
- Seven seats with 60:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row folding
- Stability control, ISOFIX for two middle-row outer seats and reverse camera
- 9-inch Apple CarPlay/Android Auto screen, rear air-con vents and 4AT
- Costs RM20,180 more
- 495-litre boot is far smaller than the NV200's 4,200 litres
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the NV200's 108 hp and 152 Nm
NV200
- 4,200-litre cargo space
- 108 hp and 152 Nm, plus a 55-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM20,180 less
- Only two seats, versus seven in the Xpander
- Five-speed manual instead of a four-speed automatic
- No stability control, ISOFIX, reverse camera or rear air-con vents
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,980 | RM79,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| 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 with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 108 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 152 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 5MT |
| Gears | 4 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,240 kg | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | 4,200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 14" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric 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 | Manual |
| 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| 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 with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 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.
Used Xpander & NV200 for sale
Xpander vs NV200 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Nissan NV200 better?
The Xpander is better for carrying people, with seven seats, a 4AT, rear air-con vents, stability control and ISOFIX. The NV200 is better for commercial load space, providing 4,200 litres versus 495 litres, but has only two seats and a manual gearbox.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan NV200 is RM20,180 cheaper than the Mitsubishi Xpander. The gap is substantial, though the Xpander adds five more seats, an automatic transmission, rear air-con vents, stability control and a reverse camera.
Which has more cargo space, the Mitsubishi Xpander or Nissan NV200?
The Nissan NV200 has 4,200 litres of boot space, compared with 495 litres in the Mitsubishi Xpander. That is an 3,705-litre advantage for the Nissan, reflecting its two-seat commercial-vehicle layout.