Mitsubishi Xpander reaches Thailand for local testing

08/11/2017 - 10:55 Mitsubishi Xpander, Mitsubishi, Spy pictures Sagar Parikh

The Mitsubishi Xpander’s deliveries in Indonesia commenced just last month. Now, the crossover MPV has reached Thailand for local testing, spy shots have revealed.

Mitsubishi Xpander front three quarters Thailand spy shot — The Mitsubishi Xpander will compete with the likes of the Honda BR-V in Thailand.

The Mitsubishi Xpander is Mitsubishi’s latest product in the MPV space. The SUV-styled MPV is 4,475 mm long, 1,750 mm wide and 1,700 mm height. It has a 2,775 mm wheelbase and a high ground clearance of 205 mm. The 7-seat people mover is powered by the 1.5-litre MIVEC engine that produces 105 PS and 141 Nm of torque. The four-cylinder petrol mill sends power to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Mitsubishi Xpander is available in Indonesia in GLX, GLS, Exceed, Sport and Ultimate grades. Noteworthy features include two-tier headlamps with LED position lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED rear combination lights, engine start-stop button, fully foldable second- and third-row seats, touchscreen infotainment system, reverse parking camera, dual-front airbags, ABS, ASC and HSA.

Mitsubishi Xpander rear three quarters Thailand spy shot — The Mitsubishi Xpander's exports to the ASEAN markets will commence in early 2018.

Also Read: Next-gen Mitsubishi Delica will not have Nissan technology

Mitsubishi builds the Mitsubishi Xpander at the Bekasi assembly plant in Indonesia. The company has confirmed that it will commence exports of the Xpander to ASEAN markets in early 2018. It could showcase the three-row MPV at the 2018 Bangkok Motor Show in March.

[Image Source: Headlightmag]