Vans have always been part of the elite lifestyle, with V8-powered conversion vans once ruling the roost for celebrities and politicians alike. But that all changed when the Toyota Alphard rolled into town, offering super-smooth and relatively fuel-efficient powerplants, along with a road presence that was truly a class of its own. Just a month after the launch of the all-new Alphard, GAC Motor Philippines is getting into the game with its eye-catching M8. The Chinese carmaker announced in a Sep

A Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is a fuel saver? ‘Tis true! Normally, entry-level utility vehicles and fuel-saving are mutually exclusive terms. That is because their gas-fed engines, lacking forced induction and dealing with such a heavy body, make these four-wheelers petrol guzzlers. However, the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its chunkier Xpander Cross sibling) seems to have gotten the right balance of seven-seat practicality and fuel-sipping. This was proven in a 2018 fuel economy

As the updated 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is set to be unveiled at the end of this month, it brings with it a whole slew of notable mechanical, exterior, and interior changes. While the exact specifications of the local unit have yet to be announced, one of the major updates that our local spec unit reportedly won’t get or fail to have is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). If inputs from our dealer sources are correct, the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross will be unlike the one that was

The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross will make its Philippine debut on January 26, 2023. However, Mitsubishi Philippines has yet to reveal any official information concerning its specifications. Thanks to sales executives from the brand, we got our hands on an indicative pricelist for the Mitsubishi seven-seater and the confirmed key upgrades for the 2023 Xpander Cross. And if the photos here from our Autofun Indonesia colleagues at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show are any indica

Mitsubishi Philippines is set to launch the refreshed 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross this Jan. 26, 2023. The announcement comes from a recent teaser that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines released to the media, showing the silhouette of the vehicle's front fascia and the tagline “Get ready to cross the current.” While its local specifications are still unknown, we can look to other markets to guess what it might bring to the local market. What we do know is that it will go up against the likes of the

After four years since its launch, the Mitsubishi Xpander has gained rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market. This small MPV entry from Mitsubishi Motors is updated for a fresher version this 2022. The Xpander 2022 has a new exterior update, better than last year's version. There are changes in its interior appearance, and the powertrain system has been improved, according to Mitsubishi. The Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 is available in four variants. Its lowest price in the market costs