The facelifted Mitsubishi Xpander will likely be making its debut in Thailand quickly, a couple of months after the refreshed MPV was proven on the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). According to Headlightmag, the Xpander will likely be launched someday in March.
Revisions made to the favored MPV embody a model new Dynamic Shield entrance face with redesigned LED place lamps, nicer T-formed headlights (LED for dearer variants), reprofiled tailgate with new LED mixture lights, in addition to a new rear bumper. Top fashions sit on 17-inch machined two-tone alloys.
If the automobile appears to be like extra proportionate in images, effectively, that’s as a result of Mitsubishi tweaked its profile. The entrance overhang has grown by 75 mm, whereas the rear is lengthened by 45 mm. It’s taller by as much as 20 mm as effectively, elevating floor clearance to 225 mm – the very best in its class.
In phrases of chassis, the Xpander will get uprated entrance strut mounting, whereas the rear dampers are outfitted with bigger cylinders. New excessive-efficiency damper valves are used in any respect 4 corners, bettering experience high quality.
The seven-seater will proceed to be powered by the 4A91 1.5 litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, creating 105 PS and 141 Nm of torque. This time, a CVT replaces the 4-pace auto, which the automaker claims to enhance gas effectivity and off-the-line efficiency. The engine additionally advantages from an exterior exhaust fuel recirculation (EGR) system, additional bettering gas consumption.
Additional options embody digital parking brake with auto brake maintain operate, an eight-inch touchscreen display (present Malaysian fashions get 9-inch items), single-zone automated local weather management system with digital display, and a new steering wheel design with a extra trendy centre boss.
The centre console is redesigned to accommodate a bigger open tray, whereas chosen trim ranges with the armrest can home as much as 4 600 ml drink bottles. Further conveniences are added to the rear seats, with USB Type A in addition to Type C retailers situated in the again.
In Indonesia, the Xpander might be had in six exterior colors – Quartz Metallic Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Red Metallic, Deep Bronze Metallic, and the new Blade Silver Metallic. Will this be the 12 months Malaysians get the up to date Xpander as effectively?
