2024 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV (Hybrid) First Drive - On-Road and Light Off-Road

Mitsubishi has officially launched the Xpander HEV which is the hybrid variant of its popular 7-seater mini MPV.
The Xpander Cross HEV featured in this review is priced at Bt946,000 and sits on top of the Xpander lineup in Thailand, which also consists of the standard 1.5-liter variants.
The Xpander HEV gets a newly-developed 1.6-liter MIVEC engine developing 95hp that serves mostly as a range extender while the electric motor is capable of producing 116hp and 255Nm. Average fuel consumption is claimed at 5.2l/100km while CO2 emission is 118g/km.
Highlights include 7 drive modes (including EV), Active Yaw Control (AYC), upgraded suspension, 8-inch digital driver display, electronic gearshift lever and new multi-function steering wheel.
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV Specs
Price: Bt946,000
Engine: 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve
Displacement: 1,590cc
Max power: 95ps/5,100rpm
Max torque: 134Nm/4,500rpm
Electric Motor
Max power: 116ps
Max torque: 255Nm
Suspension (f/r)” MacPherson strut, stabilizer, built=in strut bar/torsion beam
Brakes (f/r): vented discs/solid discs
Wheels: 17-inch alloys
Tires: 205/55 R17
Dimensions (mm)
Length: 4,595
Width: 1,790
Height: 1,750
Wheelbase: 2,775
Track (f/r): 1,520/1,510
Ground clearance: 205
Turning radius: 5.2 meters
Weight: 1,460kgs
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[@pollada1]

finally an English version. thank you!

[@KenshinHimura23]

This will surely become a hit in South East Asia 👍

[@jamesjohnbaltazar7394]

I Just subscribed to a thai Car Guy! Sending love from Philippines. ♥️

[@panjialfian5636]

Nice upgrade. Hopefully this version of Xpander is come to Indonesia very soon ❤❤

[@AlekseiValkov]

I can definitely respect that Mitsubishi focuses on their strengths instead of competing in the areas they are weak in. Driving dynamics has always been their strong point. Would have loved to have this with additional airbags at the very least though.

[@mindfreeze0838]

I agree and with the hybrid they are dealing with the one thing(apart from 3rd row space) that the XL7 beats it at, fuel economy. I get the need for more airbags but we arent going too get that on this platform(maybe side but thats it). Its not great but you also have to look at the costs involved with doing that, new platforms arent cheap and this car is targeted to a lower market segment. Cars in this segment that do have more airbags cost more and it should and those airbags dont go to the third row, thats usually reserved for premium or luxury 7 seat SUV's.

[@AlekseiValkov]

@mindfreeze0838 Yeah, but other existing cars in the same price bracket and segment already have those number of airbags. Mitsubishi claims the actual reason they don't have more than 2 airbags is due to their study, where they concluded the Asean markets don't have a high enough demand for full airbag coverage.

[@zimben8]

@@mindfreeze0838 The new XForce has 6 Airbags,BSM,360 Cam and it's build on same platform like the Xpander. I wait for it to come here. Btw, with the hybrid tech it is 120kg heavier.

[@mindfreeze0838]

@@AlekseiValkov ​ point still stands that those cars like the BRV and Stargazer are at the upper ends of the segment price wise(in some ASEAN markets those cars dont get 6 airbags until you spring for the higher trims). I didnt know about that statement in 2017 ( i wrote what I wrote based on an engineering centric vlog on the platform) , there a whole set of reason for the reasons in that study and I dont think they have shifted much since 2017. If you look at the best selling cars in the Philippines (one of the large markets referenced) most of the best selling cars last year have 2 airbags (the Xpander being one of them) as the most sold trim. Point is while you and I would like this to have 6 or more airbags the majority of the people who buy this could care one way or another.

[@mindfreeze0838]

​@@zimben8yeah but the Xforce plays in a different market segment, thats a 5 seater midsize crossover this is a 7 seat MPV Crossover.

[@fullbass1426]

This is a very extensive upgrade for a car that has been lagging behind its class in terms of tech. Mitsu has been on a roll lately. Hope they also reveal the next gen pajero/montero sport soon.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

Mitsubishi has done a great job here, that old 4a91 1.5 engine is very underpowered for an mpv vehicle, its good to see a new drive train option. 1.6 mivec engine combined with electric motor is a great option. I hope to see this powertrain in other vehicles as well, such as the x force.

[@pgnazi]

nice review. hope this model will enter malaysia with

[@rosssantillan6003]

Hope to see this available in the Philippines by mid of this year

[@nilnalana]

I love Mitsubishi,keren

[@defurioyagi4949]

appreciate it... from Jakarta, indonesia

[@asrockrpg]

Hope that Mitsubishi will bring this Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV here in the Philippines.

[@imamsop]

Indonesian still waiting for this car

[@rebbykowal8443]

Funtastic car for indonesia

[@maclokal]

Disc brake on rear finally

[@relaxamana1007]

Love it! At least now I understand. Pls keep it in english.

[@harip4911]

No incentives from Indonesian government on hybrid model, i think pricewise will be difficult for mitsubishi setting up affordable price in Indonesia.

[@vtg1800]

I think because new model 2023 entered first facelift second time, maybe hybrid version will be able in Indonesia in 2025

[@asrockrpg]

@thaiautnews Steering Wheel is borrowed from Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Front Fascia is the same with the Mitsubishi All-New Triton

[@alvinbiologi]

Semoga segera rilis di Indonesia

[@mindfreeze0838]

So Mitsubishi is on a roll engine wise, Triton gets a new bi turbo diesel and the Xpander of all cars gets a new 1. 6l engine. Questions on that engine, is it natrually aspirated and are those power figures legit cause thats alot. Overall I like the new digital drivers display and the fact they didnt sacrifice trunk space for the hybrid system like alot of manufacturers do. The new wheel is a Nissan wheel and the traction modes, not sold on them since the facelift this vehicle was pretty capable offroad.

[@abangaqiljtr894]

masih nunggu versi RWD ato AWD nya

[@hendrickmanurung1992]

One minus feature that Xpander Cross HEV doesn't have is 360 Camera if we compare with Indonesia ICE version

[@NafiAfla]

In Indonesia not yet launched Until this February this Xpander Cross hybrid version, but it has been launched in Thailand. Hope you can buy this car in my country 😊

[@kingsley220]

It would be exported from Thailand to Asean markets.

[@giridhar9108]

Awesome !

[@robissonwillard7266]

Nice🇸🇦

[@amareamar9389]

TERIMA KASIH im waiting for english version greeting from indonesia

[@kingsley220]

Cheers!

[@pollada1]

Do you have a full review coming soon?

[@kingsley220]

Yes there will be a full review but not sure of the timing.

[@yamil.343]

My Mirage was made in Thailand 😊

[@wahyuhidayat-jo1zb]

Siap dipakai melawan tanjakan ditinjau lauik ama batu jomba

[@IndonesiaBall207]

I hope it will be in Indonesia

[@aquaboy1650]

From the 10 minutes review, it doesn't explain the difference in power characteristics with the ICE Xpander

[@jiefuleong]

Don't tell me it is still come with only Dual Airbag at front.

[@leonardaguirre2104]

Also Philippines come come my friend

[@jiartha9212]

I'd love to know if it more series hybrid like Honda's or parallel hybrid like Toyota's

[@kingsley220]

IMO it's more like Honda's system but with more features like stationary charging and EV button.

[@erickchaidir3777]

haii there, how much does this cost? for the car. Does the government charge taxes on motorized vehicles in Thailand? if yes than how much is the tax.

[@kingsley220]

Price is Bt946,000 ($25,590). There's a large number of taxes for automobiles in Thailand, it's pretty complicated.

[@Indra-im4pc]

how about the fuel per-km?

[@kingsley220]

Average fuel economy is 5.2l/100km.

[@catstevens1061]

Indonesia...

[@neiljohntolentino6365]

What is the fuel Consumption sir?

[@kingsley220]

Average fuel economy according to official Eco Sticker is 5.2l/100km.

[@vitali2127]

I still can’t believe they did not add adaptive cruise control. This is a deal breaker especially on Thai roads because the road goes a bit up sometimes which makes cruise control whack the pedal to the floor until it understands it is too much. Regular cruise control is completely useless

[@vitali2127]

What gets me that at that price they still refuse to put adaptive cruise control!!!!! Why? Also no rear airbags for what is a family car

[@budiyanto3168]

saya mau beli mobil tapi masih bingung pilih yang mana

[@kingsley220]

You might start from listing what do you want from the car and what budget do you have. Then match it with available models in the market.

[@FANIMATION1987]

Fuel consumption?

[@kingsley220]

Average fuel consumption is claimed at 5.2l/100km.

[@xufos69]

When this car launch in indonesia 🥹

[@rachmatbuddy7360]

Cvt?

[@kingsley220]

No, Mitsubishi says it uses a transmission-less transaxle system.

[@rachmatbuddy7360]

Is it better than cvt or same with AT konventional??

[@randydollar7338]

Keluhan pelanggan expander cross Emang Gembel buanget kwalitas mitsubishi expander cross headunitnya sama camera 360 nya udah gtu tuchcreenya lemotnya super parah beginilah kalau jual produk mau untung banyaknya aja tidak mementingkan custumer Parah Parah Mitsubishi indonesia

[@user-ur2xv9lk3x]

Noooooo. I just bought the 2023 Expander Cross. :(

[@markemmanuelquina3851]

dont be sad. Cross 2023 has good steering wheel and less maintenance. 😊

[@cuonghoang6165]

gh

[@zimben8]

Thanks, a good review. Im waiting for the XForce HEV because i don't need a 7 seater and the Xpander has anyway way to little safety stuff. Only 2 Airbags, no BSM, no 360 Cam, no ACC. Reckless, arrogant and cheap from Mitsubishi for a "family Car". For this low level of safety, the Xpander is to expensive. No wonder the Chinese take more and more Market share. As Thais like to say , som nam na. It's sad but i still i will never ever buy a Terrorist Genocide Xi CP CCP PLA Mafia Car. Thank u Kingsley and take care.

[@mindfreeze0838]

Dude this car is in the lower end of the market its not going to get ADAS and alot of the target market for the car prefer it that way. As for the airbags yes that could d with an improvement but that improvement costs alot of money as it requires a new platform. Sure you could get something like a BRV but thats more money than this and it should be noted that those curtain airbags dont go to the third row( you need something like a Sorrento or X7 for that).

[@user-gx7pe3rg9k]

2 airbag , i dont like it