The updated Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross have arrived in PH

Seven years, that’s how old the current and only generation so far of the Mitsubishi Xpander already is. Despite that, it was able to take the throne as the Philippines’ best-selling MPV for 2024.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines isn’t resting on its laurels as they introduce the latest batch of updates, first revealed for the Indonesian market a few months ago, for both the Xpander and its Xpander Cross SUV-fied sibling.

For this model year, both receive a few styling tweaks, additional comfort amenities, and added tech features. The variants remain the same as before, and are available at the following prices:

• Xpander 1.5 GLX M/T – Php 1,099,000
• Xpander 1.5 GLX A/T – Php 1,159,000
• Xpander 1.5 GLS A/T – Php 1,259,000
• Xpander Cross 1.5 A/T – Php 1,378,000

While this update is not as big as the previous one, they are obvious. In front, the Xpander gets a new grille with a horizontal pattern, along with sleeker bumpers and new eight-spoke two-tone alloy wheels.

Meanwhile, the Xpander Cross also gets a new front grille, this time with a honeycomb pattern, and redesigned bumpers which have a more rugged appearance. Meanwhile, its new alloy wheels get a triangle motif.

Both receive a similar set of updates on the inside, with higher variants getting a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster from the Xforce and Montero Sport, and a new three-spoke steering wheel taken from the Triton. The second row middle passenger now also gets a headrest.

Standard exterior equipment for the Mitsubishi Xpander, starting from the 1.5 GLX M/T and A/T variants, are multi-reflector halogen headlights and foglights, LED park lights, and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels. The 1.5 GLS A/T and Xpander Cross get LED headlights, daytime running lights, and foglights.

Meanwhile, standard interior equipment starting from the Xpander 1.5 GLX M/T and A/T are a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-speaker audio system, four-way manual-adjust front seats, dial-type climate controls, and a urethane steering wheel. 

The 1.5 GLS A/T and Xpander Cross get an eight-inch digital instrument cluster, a new 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, digital climate controls, driver’s seat height adjustment, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. 

In addition, all Xpander variants come with a black interior with fabric seat upholstery, while the Xpander Cross comes with a two-tone black and maroon interior with synthetic leather seat upholstery.

No mechanical updates have been done under the hood as both the Xpander and Xpander Cross are still powered by the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder MIVEC engine that produces 105 horsepower and 141Nm of torque. Unlike in other markets, we still get the same options of a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic transmission.

As for safety, this has also been improved with Active Yaw Control (AYC) now equipped on the Xpander 1.5 GLS A/T, just like the Xpander Cross. Both also now come with a 360-degree view camera. The rest of its safety equipment remain the same on all variants such as dual front airbags, active stability control, traction control, and a reverse camera, among others.

The updated Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross are now available at all Mitsubishi Motors dealerships in the country. With these changes, do you think it still has what it takes to keep its crown as the country’s best-selling MPV?

_{Photos by Sam Surla}