PETALING JAYA:
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia
(MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, has revealed the full product specifications of the new seven-seater crossover Mitsubishi Xpander ahead of its launch in November 2020 tentatively.
The Xpander is powered by a 1.5-litre MIVEC petrol engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission which produces 105PS at 6,000rpm and 141Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.
The Xpander gets best-in-class spacious cabin with overall height of 1,730mm and overall length of 4,475mm. It has a 2,775mm wheelbase and 1,750mm width offering more legroom for all its passengers. It also has high ground clearance of 205mm.
The Xpander is the only car in its class with fold-flat second and third rows seats providing full luggage space and car-like boot that makes it easier to load larger or longer items.
The exterior design follows the iteration of the ‘Dynamic Shield’ front design concept, which is currently incorporated in Mitsubishi vehicles.
The ‘Dynamic Shield’ expresses high performance and a sense of protection for the passengers and pedestrians.
It has LED Headlamps, Crystal blocks LED position lamp and L-illumination LED Tail Lights. It also comes with 16 inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
Inside, it has 4.2-inch high contrast meter cluster with information display such as engine coolant temperature gauge, and warning display for cruise control or low battery in the car key.
Its entertainment system consists of the 9-Inch Audio System with Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
It is fitted with under-seat multi-purpose storage, cargo floor box with lid, third row side pocket and cup holder, centre console box with sliding lid, multiple storage compartments and glove box with double compartment.
There are also four ceiling-mounted air vents for better air distribution.
Safety-wise, it comes with dual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distributor (EBD), Active Stability Control (ASC), Brake Assist System (BA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Rest Reminder, Brake Override System (BOS) among others.
Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, Tomoyuki Shinnishi said, “The Xpander is a significant model for MMM and we are optimistic that it will be a favourite among many Malaysians for its design is more than just aesthetics.
“Today, we are pleased to reveal the full-specs of the new Xpander to all. We understood that Malaysians now want a car that matched their aspiration for a more active lifestyle and practicality and as such, the Xpander is customized to meet Malaysians preference.
“At Mitsubishi Motors, we want to offer a more price competitive model with better specifications, hence the move to locally-assembled. We want to provide our customers with more convenience and comfort and subsequently allowing them to live an adventurous life beyond limits.”
To further enhance the value of the vehicle, a MMM authorized dealer package is introduced. The MMM authorized dealer package will include features such as All Round Monitor (ARM), Driving Video Recorder (DVR) and Leather Seats.
ARM uses multiple cameras around the vehicle to create a 360 Degrees bird’s eye view to aid parking and manoeuvring.
For added peace-of-mind driving, the DVR captures every moment or incident in front of the vehicle while on the move.
The stylish black leather seats further complements the vehicle design and ride comfort for the driver and passengers.
Customers in Johor and Perak will be able to get the first close-up view of the new Mitsubishi Xpander at a special display from Oct 23 to Nov 1, 2020 at these locations:
Oct 23-25 – Toppen Mall, Johor Bahru, Johor (10am-10pm)
Oct 29 – Nov 1 – Ipoh Parade, Perak (10am-10pm)
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