Will there be a 2023 Xpander Cross?
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Mitsubishi has officially unveiled the refreshed Xpander Cross at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show. It follows the facelifted Xpander, which was launched in the Philippines earlier this year. The design updates are similar, although the Xpander Cross still does feature unique embellishments that make it sportier and more rugged.  The most obvious change comes at the front, where the Xpander Cross now gets familiar T-shaped headlights in a new interpretation of Mitsubishi’s Dynamic Shield design. At the rear, it gets the same taillight setup as the new Xpander. While this end looks decidedly toned down with fewer black plastics, the rest of the vehicle still features an abundance of black trim. As with the updated Xpander, the Xpander Cross packs no powertrain changes under the hood. It’s still the same 1.5-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 103 hp at 6,000 RPM and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 RPM. It pairs with a CVT, a contrast to the somewhat archaic four-speed automatic transmission that’s present on the local model. Interestingly, Mitsubishi fitted the Xpander Cross with active yaw control, a feature that first appeared on the fourth-generation Lancer Evolution. It’s essentially a dynamic stability control system that controls the driving and braking forces between the left and right wheels. It’s currently unclear whether this feature will make it to international versions of the Xpander Cross. With the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross now in Indonesia, it seems like only a matter of time before the new model arrives in the Philippines. We wouldn’t be surprised if Mitsubishi Philippines decides to bring this vehicle in this year, perhaps as soon as this September at the Philippine International Motor Show. When the new Xpander Cross does land in the country, expect it to carry a price tag of around P1.3 million. Get the best deal - Choose multiple dealerships to compare offers!You can compare quotations simultaneously from multiple Mitsubishi dealerships. Select your preferred dealers from the list below.
Updated Aug 12, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates It’s poised to challenge its rivals with a host of improvements. Right on the heels of the 2023 Xpander MPV, Mitsubishi Motors has released the 2023 Xpander Cross. The refreshed model made its home market debut at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), displayed alongside the new Xpander. Mitsubishi has enhanced the Xpander Cross for the 2023 model year “Launching the latest model of our flagship product, the New Xpander Cross, will be one of the exciting activities that we have been waiting for,” said Naouya Nakamura, President Director of PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI). “The perfect combination of SUV aggressiveness and top-grade feeling, balanced by excellent driving ability and improved control and safety systems, which will give you more energy and power to increase your confidence and pride even more,” he added. For the Indonesian market, Mitsubishi has endowed the latest Xpander Cross with the tagline ‘”Rise to Your Life’s Adventure,” boasting enhancements that are expected to bolster its position against its rivals in the crossover-styled 7-seater segment such as the Toyota Veloz, Suzuki XL7, and Honda BR-V. ExteriorThe 2023 Xpander Cross stands 95mm longer than its predecessor at 4,595mm, yet retains the 1,50mm height and 225mm ground clearance. However, the new model shaves off 10mm from the 1,800mm width of the outgoing version. We’ll get to the reason why shortly. The T-shaped LED headlamps have been carried over from the new Xpander Out in front, there’s still the Dynamic Shield fascia featuring the Mitsubishi emblem set against a revised grille with serrated slats, this time flanked by the same T-shaped LED headlamps found on the updated Xpander. The blocky appearance is emphasized by a revised bumper extension and faux skid plate, now housing rectangular fog lamps. We mentioned the width reduction on the new Xpander Cross, and that’s on account of a key design decision to scale back the size of the overfender cladding. Those are now slimmer and less conspicuous, retaining the vehicle’s sporty character without being visually overbearing. Gone is the rear fog lamp found on the previous Xpander Cross The rear area has also been redone, now adopting the revised LED tail lamps of the Xpander while featuring a more sculpted rear diffuser with horizontal reflectors. A set of new 17-inch alloy wheels rounds off the look. InteriorThe 2023 Xpander Cross carries over the streamlined dashboard of the refreshed Xpander. It still features three-row seating for seven occupants, with the same flexible configuration that allow for a balance between carrying passengers and cargo.
The new Xpander's dashboard design makes its way here Front passengers still get under-seat luggage trays, and just as with the new Xpander, the latest Xpander Cross now has a new center bin that integrates an armrest, along with cupholders on the second-row center console. The digital climate control features micron air filtration to prevent allergens from reaching the cabin. Tech & SafetyInstead of sharing the Xpander’s three-spoke steering wheel with the round central hub, the new Xpander Cross dives into the Montero Sport parts bin for the latter’s four-spoke tiller, which is mounted right in front of an 8-inch all-digital LCD instrument panel. Connectivity is courtesy of a large in-dash touchscreen monitor that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and in addition to USB ports, the new Xpander Cross also offers wireless charging. An all-digital instrument clsuter is standard Standard safety features include dual airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, cruise control, stability control, hill-start assist, and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. However, two additional features are expected to make the new Xpander Cross even more desirable. The new Xpander Cross gets the Lancer Evolution's Active Yaw Control (AYC) feature The first is the Active Yaw Control (AYC) that controls braking force between the left and right wheels for stability; Mitsubishi fans will recognize this as a standard feature on the Lancer Evolution series of performance sedans. The second is a 360-degree surround camera system that reduces blind spots for both lane merging and parking. Engine & DrivetrainWhat has not changed much is the powertrain, which still comprises a 1.5-liter 4A91 gasoline engine with Mitsubishi’s MIVEC variable valve timing technology, producing 103 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. Indonesia-spec releases get a CVT as one of two transmission options As with the first Xpander Cross revision, the enhanced model ditches the 4-speed torque converter automatic for a CVT in delivering power to the front wheels. A 5-speed manual transmission variant is also offered. PriceThe 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross will retail for IDR 309,500,000 (Php 1.17 million) for the manual variant, going up to IDR 335,750,000 (Php 1.27 million) for the top-spec CVT Premium Package. Could a Philippine release follow in the next few months? Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) is keeping mum on whether this will follow the new Xpander in our market, but the new Xpander Cross’ recent debut could mean that a Philippine release is not too far away. Fingers crossed. Keep tabs on the latest models making their debut in our region at Philkotse.com.
Know more about Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2022For the SUV-styled MPV segment, Mitsubishi Philippines’ entry is the Xpander Cross 2021. It’s essentially a standard Xpander MPV with slightly different front and rear ends, fitted with body cladding all around and roof rails on top. The Xpander Cross replaced the GLS Sport as the top-tier variant in the Xpander line, adopting two of the latter’s features, namely stability control and hill start assist. Dimensions for the Xpander Cross comprise 4,500mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,750mm in height, accompanied by a 2,775mm wheelbase. Ground clearance is at 225mm, making the Xpander Cross suitable for negotiating unpaved roads and shallow floods. The
Xpander Cross price in the Philippines is Php 1,255,000, with the lowest monthly amortization at Php 15,127 over a period of 60 months on a downpayment of 50 percent. Rivals in its segment include the Toyota Rush,
Honda BR-V, Suzuki XL7 and the Geely Okavango Comfort variant.
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Is Xpander Cross 2023 available in the Philippines?Available at Mitsubishi Makati, the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander 1.5 GLS AT is priced at P1,180,000.
Which is better Xpander or Xpander Cross?Due to the cladding, the Xpander Cross is a bit larger than the regular Xpander. It is 25 mm longer, 50 mm wider, and 50 mm taller. It also has a 225 mm ground clearance, which is also a fair bit more than the regular Xpander's 205 mm. This is thanks to a slightly different suspension tune and the larger wheels.
Is Xpander Cross 2022 available in Philippines?Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2022 is a 7 Seater MPV available at a price of ₱1.28 Million in the Philippines. It is available in 4 colors, 1 variants, 1 engine, and 1 transmissions option: Automatic in the Philippines. It has a ground clearance of 225 mm and dimensions is 4500 mm L x 1800 mm W x 1750 mm H.
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