[ĐÁNH GIÁ XE] Mitsubishi Xpander 2022: Practical changes

The route chosen for the experience trip Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 newly launched from Long Bien district, Hanoi. The car weaves through the streets, then merges onto the Hanoi – Bac Giang highway; Drive straight for more than 100km, then exit the highway at the intersection near the Bac Giang province multi-purpose stadium and continue along Highway 31.

Along Highway 31, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 will be tested for its flexibility when driving through Chu town, Luc Ngan district. This is the main lychee season, so there are a lot of traders buying agricultural products with long lines of container trucks lining up; Traffic is bustling in and out.

Next, from Cam Dan bridge, the car will cross a pass more than 30km long, with long slopes with an elevation difference of more than 10°, before reaching the Dong Cao plateau. Completely different from the atmosphere of Hanoi, the Dong Cao plateau will welcome travelers on the Xpander with cool mountain breezes, large and tall rocky ranges, smooth green grass as far as the eye can see with rows of coniferous trees that give off the air of the high mountains.

Through a long journey of over 300km, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 has been tested to operate in a variety of terrains and running styles, including: urban roads, highways, national and provincial highways and even mountain passes.

Design enhances luxury

The most noticeable change on the Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 is the identification face at the front of the car. The Japanese three-diamond brand still maintains the already successful Dynamic Shield design language, but refines the lines to make the new Xpander’s interface more modern.

Equipped with a set of “T-Shape” lights with 3 separate lenses on each side, not only “elevating” the main lighting system of the old version of Xpander aesthetically, but also increasing visibility for the driver – which means improving safety for passengers on the vehicle. This equipment proves to be extremely useful when traveling on highways at night – which requires a long, comprehensive view.

Seamless legs of Xpander 2022 has also been upgraded, with a new set of 17-inch wheels with a more youthful and impressive design. Along with increasing the ground clearance and refreshing the front and rear bumpers, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 has become taller and closer to the appearance of an SUV, instead of the inherently convenient MPV style.

Inside the interior compartment, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 now has many distinctly luxurious features. The dashboard or door panel – places that are easy to see and frequently touched are all designed with elaborate leather and metal-grain panels, bringing a premium feel to the user.

Equipped with outstanding amenities

The central saddle area received the most commendable changes: the circular knob system for adjusting the air conditioner has disappeared, giving way to a neat electronic panel. In particular, the car is equipped with Max cool quick cooling mode, which is extremely useful for markets with hot and humid tropical climates like Vietnam.

The bulky mechanical handbrake lever on the previous generation has also been removed and replaced by an electronic handbrake button that comes with a modern, beautiful and useful Auto Hold mode.

The passenger infotainment system has also been upgraded, with a 9-inch screen, replacing the 7-inch format on the previous generation. Comes with that, smart connections Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or modern Type-C charging standard are all equipped on the device. Xpander 2022 to keep up with the development trend of the Smartphone world.

Passengers sitting in the front seats have also been given a useful center armrest, helping to reduce fatigue when traveling long distances. In particular, the separate water and tissue compartments have been carefully calculated and integrated by the Japanese manufacturer inside the armrest.

Besides the spacious space ensuring 7 adults can sit comfortably, Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 also provides all passengers with convenient storage compartments, full charging ports as well as air conditioning vents, making trips more comfortable.

Impressive practical operation

With the same price, from only 648 million VND for the AT Premium version; It would be too much if users expected a car to bring a sporty, powerful driving feeling. However, after more than 3 years on the market and sales of 60,000 units on the road, Mitsubishi Xpander has proven its strengths.

The MIVEC 1.5L engine with 104 horsepower and 141 Nm is completely confident to pull a full load of 7 adults anywhere: Ba Vi upper temple or Dong Cao plateau, crossing slopes with an inclination of over 10°. Xpander 2022 is not strong, but definitely not a weak car!

At high speed ranges such as on highways or national highways, Mitsubishi Xpander still provides the driver with the ability to instantly overtake the vehicle, even with a full load of 6-7 adults. At this time, of course the sound of the engine will echo into the cockpit, but the car will still move forward and not appear out of breath when accelerating.

According to the manufacturer, the car only consumes an average of 5 – 7.7 L of gasoline per 100km traveled, depending on traffic conditions. This is truly a great advantage in the current era of fuel price escalation; especially for car owners who own Xpander for service business purposes.

Not to mention the brand Mitsubishi from Japan, it has entered the Vietnamese market for a long time and has proven its reliability, durability as well as product quality, creating trust and weight in the hearts of consumers.

Along with raising the Xpander 2022 chassis to get closer to today’s SUVs, Mitsubishi also confidently announced the vehicle’s ability to safely wade through water up to 400mm – a useful weapon for drivers in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to face flooded roads in the rainy season.

Besides, the driver of the Xpander 2022 is also confident enough to be able to cross bad roads or “difficult” terrain, requiring the flexibility of a high-clearance vehicle with large approach and departure angles.

Along with raising the chassis, Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 The suspension system is also improved, with larger springs and larger shock absorbers, increasing load-bearing capacity and providing firmness when operating, minimizing the phenomenon of sideways shaking and unstable stability. The steep mountain pass with continuous bends was completely overcome by the Xpander 2022 in a more convincing and gentle way.

Thanks to the design of a large-section mirror placed on the door instead of the A-pillar to reduce blind spots and equipped with a proximity sensor as well as a reversing camera, the driver can completely confidently operate the Xpander 2022 in tight spaces in urban areas or in crowded places such as school gates or in front of markets.

Summarizecan be seen Mitsubishi Xpander 2022 has focused on adding extremely practical changes to the car: from a modern – luxurious design, equipping it with many practical amenities and especially improving its performance more impressively than the previous generation. Hitting the market’s needs will certainly ensure that the Xpander 2022 continues to maintain its position as king of the 7-seat MPV segment in Vietnam in the future.