Updated Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross revealed
By Pablo Salapantan
WHEN IT COMES to the very definition of MPVs (or multi-purpose vehicles), people look no further than the Mitsubishi Xpander. Ever since its debut, it has become the go-to family vehicle of Filipino car buyers looking for space, comfort, and reliability.
Recognizing this, Mitsubishi felt it was time to upgrade the current model just to keep it up to date against its rivals.
SHARPER LOOKS
Starting off with the looks, the Xpander gets a bolder exterior styling with a new front and rear bumper design, redesigned headlights with daytime running lights (DRLs), LED fog lamps, and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels.
Also receiving updates for 2026 is the Xpander Cross, Mitsubishi’s idea of a more rugged MPV. The Xpander Cross receives the same updated design treatment as the Xpander, with a new front bumper and rear bumper design, DRLs, fog lights, and a new rim design as well.
INTERIOR UPDATES
It isn’t all about the exterior, though; the automaker decided to spruce up some key features inside the Xpander and Xpander Cross. Specifically, new black and burgundy synthetic leather seats with heat guard technology are now affixed onto the Xpander Cross, while the Xpander offers premium black fabric seats. Occupants will also enjoy the new 10-inch Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the new eight-inch information meter cluster.
As the Xpander is a family vehicle, safety is a vital aspect to make it a true top-choice MPV. Both the Xpander Cross and Xpander now get the Multi-Around Monitor (MAM), a feature that gives drivers a 360-degree view of their surroundings. Furthermore, the Xpander GLS top variant gets Active Yaw Control (AYC) to better aid in cornering stability.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Xpander model comes in the following variants: Xpander GLX 1.5G 2WD MT (P1.099 million), Xpander GLX 1.5G 2WD AT (P1.159 million), Xpander GLS 1.5G 2WD AT (P1.259 million), and Xpander Cross 1.5G 2WD AT (P1.378 million).
The Xpander comes in nine different exterior choices, and three two-tone options for the Xpander Cross. The Quartz White Pearl color option is available for an additional P15,000.
