[ĐÁNH GIÁ XE] Mitsubishi Xpander Cross: Too worthy to lead

During the more than 600km journey stretching from Da Nang to Nha Trang – overcoming all terrains from inner cities, highways, national highways to bumpy mountain roads and winding coastal roads – Mitsubishi Xpander Cross always proved itself to be an extremely versatile vehicle; with stable – flexible operation, rich and durable technology.

Strong and sturdy design

Considered an appearance upgrade from the manufacturer; Mitsubishi Xpander Cross Possessing cross-country design features – clearly different from the Xpander. The area from the window glass up to the roof of the car is covered in glossy black paint, stretching from column A to the rear of the car; creating a feeling of health and separation compared to the elegant, elegant image of Xpander.

Details such as the front and rear bumpers and four wheel cavities are also designed to be more sturdy with square, angular lines. A set of five dual-spoke wheels with two-color milling adorns the vehicle’s legs and gives it an aggressive feel. Along with that, the car’s roof is equipped with a roof rack in accordance with the cross-country spirit like the car’s name “Cross”.

On the inside, the most obvious difference between Xpander and Xpander Cross comes from the driver’s area. The car’s steering wheel inherits muscular, strong lines from its two seniors, Pajero Sport and Triton; Completely different from the elegant, neat steering wheel of the Xpander.

Along with that, the speedometer behind the steering wheel has been upgraded to a large 8-inch screen, capable of displaying a variety of information in many different settings.

Other amenities are still maintained on both car models Xpander and Xpander Crosstypically the integrated electronic handbrake system Auto Hold; Single-zone automatic air conditioning designed as an electronic button with convenient Max Cool feature; 9-inch central infotainment screen cluster with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity; All seats are finished with materials that reduce heat absorption; Charging port and air conditioning vents for all three rows of seats in the car…

During more than three days of traveling throughout Central Vietnam, Mitsubishi Xpander Cross completely convinced the Xe Hay team with the above amenities; regardless of where the passenger sits in the vehicle.

Diverse features, useful utilities

Compared to the previous generation of products, it is clear that Xpander and Xpander Cross have been carefully researched by the manufacturer to offer extremely practical upgrades. This is clearly shown on the journey to explore attractive destinations such as Hoi An ancient town, Nhon Ly fishing village, Vuc Hom valley or Ganh Den lighthouse.

Rolling through Hoi An’s crowded streets, the driver of the Mitsubishi for good visibility. And especially, Xpander Cross 2023 is equipped with a 360 camera system that is extremely useful when moving in crowded streets.

On the Da Nang – Quang Ngai highway, the driver can confidently operate the vehicle at a high speed range of about 100 km/h. Upgraded suspension system, with larger shock absorbers, makes the vehicle more resilient and sturdy; Meets the ability to change lanes or take corners at high speeds.

Special, Mitsubishi Xpander Cross Equipped with AYC active cornering control feature. The software will automatically calculate the speed, steering amplitude of the steering wheel and the direction of the vehicle to intervene in the braking system to optimize the vehicle’s trajectory; ensure safety for passengers. The “enchanting” coastal road around Ganh Den lighthouse or Dai Lanh pass down to Vung Ro – Ninh Ma bay is winding continuously, on one side is the blue sea and on the other side are majestic mountains with many consecutive curves; requires the driver to continuously hit the steering wheel – which is where AYC is most effective.

The mountain road from Tuy Hoa city to Voc Hom valley is the ideal place to challenge the Xpander Cross’s off-road performance. With a large elevation difference, the dirt road has many rocks and especially large potholes like… elephant holes. Thanks to a ground clearance of up to 225mm, the car can overcome obstacles without much difficulty.

However, saying that does not mean that the Xpander Cross is a “heavy offroad machine” that can cross forests and mountains, climb passes and wade streams. But in the MPV segment, it is clear that the Xpander Cross satisfies extremely well the ability to operate multi-terrain, even light off-road, and has the ability to turn every weekend picnic into memorable memories when it can take people to and from their destination safely and reliably.

Durable, stable and economical operation

Above reference is a 7-seat car model with a price of only 700 million VND; Clearly, the Mitsubishi Xpander in general and the Xpander Cross in particular must be an everyday car capable of continuous running, durability and flexibility. It can’t just be a car that has to be “taken care of” all month long so that the owner can take it out for a ride every now and then on the weekends, grab a coffee here and there or satisfy the passion for speed. In this respect, it is clear that Xpander Cross is clearly showing its advantage – reliability.

The Mivec 1.5L engine block with a capacity of 104 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque has been practically tested by 70,000 Xpander car owners over the years since the first Mitsubishi Xpander rolled out in Vietnam from 2018 until now. Among these, there are many service drivers who still “plow” hard every day, with an ODO of hundreds of thousands of kilometers.

And during the journey from Da Nang to Nha Trang, the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2023 also completed the task extremely well without even the slightest stumble. With comfortable operation without “relenting”, the car has rolled exactly 600.8km since filling up with gasoline and sealing the fuel tank. Thus, on average, the vehicle consumes about 7.4 L/100km on mixed roads.

As for those who drive in an extreme economical style, even Xpander or Xpander Cross can reach the “realm” of less than 5 L/100km on beautiful roads, with convenient traffic and a full tank of gas can run nearly 800km.

Summary of the journeyMitsubishi Xpander Cross 2023 has clearly demonstrated the necessary qualities to “monopolize” the best-selling throne in the low-cost 7-seat MPV segment for many years since its launch until now. Modern design, spacious space, rich and useful equipment and especially flexible and durable operation as well as reasonable price are the factors that help this car model become different and superior to all remaining competitors.

Mr. Phan (Tuoitrethudo)