Mitsubishi has introduced the hybrid variant of its popular Xpander mini MPV and this time it’s made in Thailand instead of Indonesia.
Since the official Thailand launch in February, more than 4,000 orders have been placed for the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV, priced at Bt933,000 and Bt961,000 respectively.
It’s powered by a 1.6-litre MIVEC engine (95ps/134Nm) mated to an electric motor (116ps/255Nm) running in series and parallel hybrid modes while offering a short EV mode as well. The average fuel economy is claimed at 19.8km/liter.
It also features an electronic shifter and features a total of seven drive modes, as well as Active Yaw Control (AYC) that helps improve cornering performance.
The interior features an 8-inch TFT digital display and 9-inch center touchscreen along with heat-reflecting seat upholstery. Some features are missing though, such as wireless charging and automatic climate control.
Rear passengers get overhead air vents and flexible seating system offering a large number of configurations and lots of luggage space.
Mitsubishi Xpander HEV
Engine: 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): McPherson strut, coil spring, stabilizer, built-in strut bar/torsion beam
Brakes (f/r): vented disc/disc
Wheels” 17-in alloy
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
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