Tough. Practical. Versatile. Economical.

Sit in the all-new Mitsubishi Xpander and you are immediately impressed how spacious it is – and how comfortable it is. The seat fabric is really nice to the touch and, if you need them, there are seven seats in this practical, economical and comfortable SUV from Mitsubishi.

Another good point is the view – it’s fantastic, panoramic indeed! Front, side and back, including the large mirrors, the view is great. Other controls, dials, switches and levers all are ergonomically convenient, well placed and within easy reach.

A special mention for the air conditioning. It is super cool in here, front, middle or back row. Really impressed with that (it was more than 40 degrees outside). Finally, the cabin is so practical. There’s loads of cargo space with five seats but you can also have three rows with a total of seven seats and still space for luggage and stuff.

From the outside, the all-new Xpander looks surprisingly compact, but it does have good ground clearance, great for driving around Doha during this period of extensive road reconstruction.

You’ll notice the wing mirrors fold flush when you walk away and lock your Xpander, and how well-finished the car is generally: Mitsubishi have always made quality, durable and tough cars.

Driving the all-new Xpander is a pleasure. Firstly the car is generally quiet with little engine or road noise. And in another nod to Doha-specific conditions, the car handles well, soft and forgiving when negotiating humps and bumps. On a very gusty and windy day I did not feel any effects at all – Xpander remained untroubled and very stable.

Xpander appeals because of its economy and practicality; it’s great for new families and small businesses, people who need capability with flexibility – and without breaking the bank.

To be economical needs a small engine and this 1.5 litre powerplant is economical but with a big and willing heart. Without any fancy superchargers it will do whatever you ask, enthusiastically, churning out more power and smoothly changing up and down the gears for better acceleration. You can always keep up with the traffic, and with your growing family, and stay within budget, with the Xpander.

TECH SPEC                                                      

ENGINE Powerful 1.5 litre DOHC, 16-valve, four cylinders with advanced MIVEC technology

MAX POWER 105 hp @ 6,000 rp

MAX TORQUE 141 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

TRANSMISSION Four-speed automatic

EXTERIOR Futuristic appearance with upper grille in chrome, swept-back LED headlights and daytime running lights, keeping Mitsubishi Dynamic Shield signature look which gives greater protection for both passengers and pedestrians; LED lights are arranged in crystal-like blocks, higher for better visibility; rear LEDs are L-shaped, extend onto tailgate with strong stance and visibility; shark fin antenna; two-tone 16″ diamond-cut alloys.

INTERIOR Plenty of space and comfort for seven adult occupants; engineered for low noise and vibration, and with good air conditioning for all passengers, front and rear; large 7″ touchscreen makes navigation and rearview camera easy to use with the large display screen; Smartphone-Link Display Audio (SDA) helps you operate map settings, music playback, podcasts and calls with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

SAFETY/SECURITY Driver and front passenger airbags; electronic brake distribution (EBD); anti-lock braking system (ABS); emergency stop signal system (ESS); active stability control (ASC); hill start assist (HSA); vehicle stability assist (VSA); cruise control; rear parking sensors; support beams in all four doors, high-strength reinforced RISE body.

Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC)  on Salwa Road offer very competitive prices and will be pleased to arrange a test drive of the new Mitsubishi Xpander  or any of its range of stylish SUVs, compact crossovers, economical runabouts and go-anywhere 4x4s.

Mitsubishi have led the way in desert performance with consecutive Dakar Rally victories. They are tough, and practical, and economical. Perfect for Qatar!

Visit mitsubishi-motors.qa. for updates and more information or call 4422 7555.


Author: Terry Sutcliffe

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