The Mitsubishi Xpander has been around since 2018, and while it’s considered one of the most youthful-looking MPVs, its performance isn’t exactly sporty. For all intents and purposes, the Xpander is a practical, spacious, and economical people carrier—exactly the kind of qualities you want in a family car.
Despite this, Mitsubishi Thailand felt the Xpander deserved some sporty touches. As such, they came up with a limited edition version of the Xpander HEV called the Play.
Getting on with the looks, up front, the redesigned bumper extension, larger air intakes, and integrated splitter give the Xpander a sportier look.. The grille and Dynamic Shield design are finished in gloss black, seamlessly complementing the darkened split LED headlights which are akin to mascara.
This three-row minivan rides on black alloy wheels. At the rear, Mitsubishi has added a black diffuser trim, a sizable spoiler, and clear-lens taillights. Just like the standard Xpander HEV, the exhaust remains neatly tucked beneath the bumper. A downside to having all this kit, however, is that ground clearance is slightly reduced.
If you want the sporty look without sacrificing ground clearance, the limited edition is also available for the Xpander Cross. This variant leans more toward rugged than sporty but still features plenty of blacked-out trim, matching wheels, and darker lighting elements.
Moving onwards to the powertrain. As we mentioned earlier, the Xpander HEV Play doesn’t get additional performance upgrades so despite its aggressive styling, the Play Edition retains the standard hybrid powertrain. It pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson Cycle engine with a single electric motor, delivering a combined 114 hp—a slight bump over the gas-only Xpander’s 103 hp while torque is rated at 255 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via an eCVT automatic transmission.
The big question now is whether Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will bring the Play edition to local shores. Unfortunately, for now, the Xpander HEV Play remains exclusive to the Thai market. Hopefully, when MMPC eventually introduces the hybrid Xpander, it will be in the form of the Xpander HEV Play.
For now, the gas-powered Xpander still offers all the practicality and space you need in an MPV. Check it out on AutoDeal.com.ph.
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