Mitsubishi Xpander vs Seres 3
Verdict
The Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980 against the Seres 3 at RM95,000, so the EV is RM4,980 cheaper before running-cost questions. The Mitsubishi answers with the big Malaysian-family number: seven seats versus five, plus a longer 2,775 mm wheelbase. The Seres counters as the stronger and safer-on-paper choice, with 161 hp against 104 hp and six airbags against two. It also gets a 53.6 kWh battery and 340 km EV range. Choose by use case: people-moving or electric SUV motoring.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, petrol refuelling and the longer 2,775 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want an electric SUV with 161 hp, six airbags and a 340 km stated range.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Seres 3 RM95,000
- Seats: Mitsubishi Xpander 7; Seres 3 5
- Powertrain: Mitsubishi Xpander 1,499 cc petrol; Seres 3 single-motor electric
- Power: Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp; Seres 3 161 hp
- Airbags: Mitsubishi Xpander 2; Seres 3 6
- Boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres; Seres 3 525 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,980 | RM 95,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 104 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV range | — | 340 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L | 525 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | — |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Xpander
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,775 mm wheelbase
- Five-year warranty
- Only two airbags
- 104 hp is well below the Seres 3
- Smaller 495-litre boot
3
- 161 hp electric motor
- Six airbags
- 525-litre boot
- Five seats only
- Shorter 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Warranty not stated
Xpander vs 3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Seres 3 better?
The Mitsubishi Xpander is better if you need seven seats. The Seres 3 is better if you want an EV with more power, six airbags and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 is RM4,980 cheaper, at RM95,000 versus RM99,980 for the Mitsubishi Xpander.
Which one is more practical for a family?
For people-carrying, the Mitsubishi Xpander wins with seven seats to the Seres 3’s five. For luggage with all seats counted normally, the Seres 3 has the bigger boot at 525 litres versus 495 litres.