Over a year since it arrived in South Africa, the Mitsubishi Xpander has now been updated. See what’s changed and what you can expect to pay for the Xpander below…

The Mitsubishi Xpander is a 7-seater SUV and while it does resemble an MPV, Mitsubishi reckons there’s plenty of practicality and ruggedness for it to combine both roles.

“The Xpander is a true family-style seven-seater, with the space and engine performance to complete the package, which is why we believe it is South Africa’s most affordable seven-seater family vehicle in its class,” explains Jeffrey Allison, General Manager: Marketing at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA).

Mitsubishi is offering its Xpander with a 1.5-litre engine and the choice of either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic. Power is rated at 77 kW and 141 Nm, and Mitsubishi claims a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.9 L/100 km for the manual, while the automatic is said to consume 7 L/100 km.

What’s changed?

An updated grille and T-shaped headlights are key identifiers for the updated Xpander.

The latest Mitsubishi Xpander is easily identified by its revised Dynamic Shield front-end design that now incorporates black grille trim as well as T-shaped headlights with an enhanced LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) signature. LED taillights are now also fitted along with a high-mounted brake light.

Mitsubishi has also boosted the Xpander’s SUV credentials by raising the ground clearance from 205 mm to 225 mm with the addition of 16-inch alloy wheels for the manual Xpander and 17-inch alloy wheels for the automatic Xpander.

The Xpander’s interior is fairly rudimentary in design and execution but it’s now more spacious!

It’s worth noting that the Xpander also stands some 120mm longer which has resulted in more cabin space, which is still able to accommodate 7 passengers. Seating flexibility remains with 60:40 split seats for both the second and third row of seats, the latter of which can be folded completely flat to create a larger load bay area. An under-floor storage box is also fitted to keep items out of sight. Mitsubishi has also fitted a central armrest for added comfort as well as an improved rear cooler.

Other nifty features include quick-access storage bins under the seats, 120 W sockets for each row and automatic air conditioning. The SDA infotainment system is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible and features a wide-field rear-view camera. A multifunction steering wheel with tilt and reach adjustment also offers Bluetooth voice control.

As far as safety goes, the Mitsubishi Xpander has driver and front passenger front airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

How much does the Mitsubishi Xpander cost in South Africa?

The new Xpander is sold with a 3-year/100 000 km manufacturer’s warranty and a 2-year/30 000 km service plan. The price also includes 5-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance. Service intervals are set at 15 000 km/1 Year whichever comes first.

Xpander 1.5L M/T – R329 995

Xpander 1.5L A/T – R349 995

Pricing is accurate as of September 2022.

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