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 Php1,008,000 for the Xpander GLX M/T variant, followed by the Xpander GLS A/T, which is available at Php1.128,000. Its third variant Xpander Black is a limited-edition series priced at Php1,138,000. And for its top-of-the-line variant – the Xpander Cross A/T is available at Php1,255,000 in the Philippines.

The Mitsubishi Xpander has a futuristic style exterior design, which also has contributed to its popularity in the country. Mitsubishi Xpander has stepped outside of the box in designing its exterior and is considered one of its edges among its competitors. Beyond the eye-catching exterior of the Mitsubishi Xpander, considering its pros and cons is necessary to know better about this hype family car model.

Pros

Thumbs-up for the Xpander's overall modern exterior.

The Xpander is classified as a multi-purpose vehicle and is not for off-road sports rides. However, with its aggressive-looking exterior, you would feel a sporty vibe in this MPV model. Mitsubishi did their homework after revising the previous version of the Xpander to make it a lot more appealing on the road this 2022.

Its interior provides generous space.

This MPV model is a go-to vehicle choice by Filipino families because of its generous space. There is enough space for seven adult passengers. The legroom is intentionally spacious and there are lots of holders located on its sidewalls. The cargo deck also provides a massive space compared to its competitors. And located below the front passenger seat is a drawer for additional storage.

It comes with additional safety features and driving assistance.

The Mitsubishi Xpander comes with the standard EBD and ABS. Aside from the standards, Mitsubishi has also included a hill start assist, an electronic stability control, a cruise control and navigation, and traction control to the Xpander. Its safety is reliable, with an ASEAN NCAP 4-star rating.

It's modernly affordable.

One of the many reasons why Filipino families are choosing Xpander over its competitors is because of its affordability. Its price is fairly budget-friendly compared to its competitors in the same class.

Cons

Its interior doesn’t go along with its exterior’s extravagance.

The Xpander is generously spacious on the inside. However, compared to its exterior appeal, the interior of this model is not as impressive. It seems that most of Mitsubishi’s beautifying efforts were applied to the Xpander’s exterior. Its interior has a simple and somehow boring feel, which could be improved in the next versions.

Only gasoline for its engine.

With the gradual oil price hike in the country, Filipino vehicle owners prefer a diesel-powered engine type of vehicle. It is to save more because diesel is way much cheaper than gasoline. The high gasoline price with the heavy traffic in the Philippines would make it a high maintenance vehicle daily.

If you are reading this to help you determine if the Mitsubishi Xpander is for you, you probably got an idea of its ups and downs. Overall, the Xpander is a great car model because of many reasons. There may be some parts of it that need improvement, but it is a good deal not only because of its affordability, but also its functionality, style, and power.