Mitsubishi Xpander Base vs Plus
Verdict
At RM99,980 against RM109,980, the Mitsubishi Xpander Base is the sharper buy on paper: both are seven-seat, CKD B-segment MPVs with the same 1.5 litre petrol engine, 104 hp, 141 Nm, conventional automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. The Plus does not gain listed power, space, airbags, warranty or road-tax advantages, so the RM10,000 gap is not buying measurable mechanicals here. For a Malaysian family buyer watching the budget, check the equipment list closely before paying more for trim.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander Base if you want the same seven seats, 495 litre boot and 1,499 cc drivetrain for less money.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander Plus if its trim and cabin equipment are worth paying extra for after you check the actual kit list.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander Base RM99,980; Mitsubishi Xpander Plus RM109,980
- Engine output: Mitsubishi Xpander Base 104 hp and 141 Nm; Mitsubishi Xpander Plus 104 hp and 141 Nm
- Seats and boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander Base 7 seats and 495 L; Mitsubishi Xpander Plus 7 seats and 495 L
- Dimensions: Mitsubishi Xpander Base 4,475/1,750/1,720 mm; Mitsubishi Xpander Plus 4,475/1,750/1,720 mm
- Safety kit listed: Mitsubishi Xpander Base 2 airbags and no AEB; Mitsubishi Xpander Plus 2 airbags and no AEB
- Warranty and road tax: Mitsubishi Xpander Base 5 years and RM120/year; Mitsubishi Xpander Plus 5 years and RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,980✓ | RM 109,980 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 104 hp | 104 hp |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L | 495 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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.
Base
- Lower entry price
- Same 104 hp and 141 Nm as Plus
- Same seven-seat cabin and 495 L boot
- Only 2 airbags listed
- No auto emergency braking
- No listed power advantage over Plus
Plus
- Same 1,499 cc petrol engine as Base
- Same 2,775 mm wheelbase
- Same 5-year warranty
- Costs more without listed mechanical gains
- Only 2 airbags listed
- No auto emergency braking
Base vs Plus FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander Base or Mitsubishi Xpander Plus better?
The Mitsubishi Xpander Base is better value on paper because it matches the Plus for engine, power, torque, seats, boot space, airbags, warranty and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander Plus costs RM10,000 more than the Mitsubishi Xpander Base.
Do the Mitsubishi Xpander Base and Mitsubishi Xpander Plus have the same engine and space?
Yes. Both use a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 104 hp and 141 Nm, a conventional automatic gearbox, front-wheel drive, seven seats and a 495 litre boot.