2023 Xpander Cross among Mitsubishi cars at Auto Focus Test Drive Fest

Updated May 05, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Get a chance to test drive the car of your dreams. 

The 2023 edition of the Auto Focus Test Drive Festival is now in full swing at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) concert grounds until May 7, 2023. One of the car brands present at the event is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, which brought along several cars for you to test drive. 

2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival - Mitsubishi

You can try out several Mitsubishi models at the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival

One of the notable Mitsubishi cars that you can try out for yourself at this event is the all-new Xpander Cross, which was launched just this year.  

The Xpander Cross is the brand’s newest offering for the local market. It comes with a more SUV-like exterior that gives it an adventure-ready appeal. All the while, it gets a three-row interior layout, making it a family-friendly ride.  

Propelling the Xpander Cross is a 1.5-liter inline-4 MIVEC engine that can churn out 103 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a four-speed automatic gearbox. 

As of 2023, the Xpander Cross gets a new steering wheel, an eight-inch fully digital instrument cluster, and a slightly improved exterior for better styling. It likewise comes with a new Active Yaw Control system for added safety.  

Other Mitsubishi vehicles present at the event include the Xpander MPV, the Strada pickup truck, the Montero Sport midsize SUV, and the Mirage G4 sedan. 

A picture of Mitsubishi's L300 ice cream food truck

A L300 ice cream food truck is also present at the event

After taking your preferred Mitsubishi for a short spin, one can then visit the brand’s L300 Café for an energizing cup of coffee. For those who want to cool down, Mitsubishi also propped up the “Scoops on Wheels” ice cream food truck. Appropriately, the vehicle that the brand is using for this is the L300, which of course highlights its versatility as a light commercial vehicle.  

So if you’re serious about getting a brand-new Mitsubishi, do pay their booth a visit at the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival in MOA. Admission to the event is free, and it is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  

For more car news and automotive industry updates, keep it here on Philkotse.  

Know more about Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2024

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross

The 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is an SUV-styled, seven-seater MPV. For the Philippine market, its sole variant is price at Php 1,328,000. 

Under the hood of the Xpander Cross is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can produce up to 103 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. Powere is then sent to its front wheels via a continously variable gearbox. 

Size-wise, it is 4,595mm long, 1,790mm wide, and 1,750mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,775mm, and a ground clearance of 225mm. 

Locally, the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross competes against the Toyota Veloz, Toyota Avanza, Nissan Livina, Hyundai Stargazer, Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki XL7, among others.  

₱ 1,328,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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