Verdict
At RM99,980 for the Mitsubishi Xpander and RM99,900 for the Toyota Yaris Cross, RM80 separates two very different family tools. The Xpander brings seven seats, a 2,775-mm wheelbase and a 495-litre boot, where the Yaris Cross has five seats, a 2,620-mm wheelbase and 471 litres. But the Toyota counters with six airbags to the Mitsubishi’s two, plus blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Xpander for carrying capacity; choose the Yaris Cross if active safety and cabin tech matter more than a third row.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, a 495-litre boot and rear air-con vents with blower control.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want six airbags, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Seating: Mitsubishi Xpander 7 seats; Toyota Yaris Cross 5 seats.
- Boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Airbags: Mitsubishi Xpander 2; Toyota Yaris Cross 6.
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Xpander 2,775 mm; Toyota Yaris Cross 2,620 mm.
- Wheels: Mitsubishi Xpander 17-inch alloys; Toyota Yaris Cross 18-inch two-tone alloys.
Xpander
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts.
- Larger 495-litre boot.
- Rear air-con vents with blower control.
- Two airbags versus six in the Yaris Cross.
- No blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering correction or adaptive cruise control.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and manual air-con versus an eight-way power driver’s seat and automatic climate control.
Yaris Cross
- Six airbags, including front side and front/rear curtain airbags.
- Blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 360-degree camera.
- Five seats versus the Xpander’s seven.
- 471-litre boot versus the Xpander’s 495 litres.
- 138 Nm versus the Xpander’s 141 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,980 | RM99,900✓ |
| Body type | MPV | 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 with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 75 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,240 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | 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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Xpander vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Xpander is better for a seven-seat household and carries 495 litres in the boot. The Yaris Cross is better for safety equipment, with six airbags, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM80 more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Which has more safety equipment?
The Toyota Yaris Cross does. It has six airbags against the Xpander’s two, and adds blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering correction, adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.