Compact crowd carriers: Mitsubishi Xpander vs. Suzuki Ertiga
Sedans, while offering a secure cargo area, may be too small for a big family. On the other hand, midsize SUVs offer an extra row of seats, but some may find these vehicles' general size too bulky to be a daily driver.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What are the advantages of multi-purpose vehicles like the Mitsubishi Xpander and Suzuki Ertiga?
The Xpander and Ertiga are not much bigger than a sedan, but can accommodate seven passengers like an SUV.How much is the Xpander and Ertiga?
The Xpander range goes from P1.008 million to P1.138 million, while the Ertiga retails for between P763,000 and P923,000.Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), then, offer the blend of the best parts of sedans and SUVs. MPVs carry the car-like style, size, and ride comfort of regular cars, as well as the seating and space for seven people and their belongings.
The Mitsubishi Xpander is among the well-known vehicles in its class, so much so that Mitsubishi boasted it as the best-selling MPV in the local market.
It's easy to see the Xpander as a product of the Japanese make, and difficult to mistake the car for anything else. The Xpander wears an eye-catching look, starting with its Mitsubishi's signature Dynamic Shield front end, which consists of crisscrossing grille details and sleek headlights.
On the side, the Xpander's highlights include chiseled fenders, a deep character line, and an upward kink at the rear window. The rear is equally as stylish, featuring an extension of that character line and L-shaped LED tail lights.
The Xpander Black Series, meanwhile, is basically a top-spec Xpander GLS that wears, well, all-black wheels and grille surrounds.
Whichever Xpander variant families go for, they will be treated to an interior that packs leather- or fabric-lined seating for seven, Bluetooth-capable infotainment, and many charging ports. Another family-friendly feature is the Xpander's four-star safety rating from the crash tests conducted by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP).
Meanwhile, the Suzuki Ertiga isn't to be outdone. Suzuki's MPV sits on the Heartect platform, which aims to mix safety, refinement, and fuel efficiency at their highest levels.
The Ertiga presents a cleaner look, with headlights that simply flow to the grille. Below the headlights are fog lights, which are housed within blacked-out panels. The sides follow the simple look, with subtle creases and an upright window shape.
Making the Ertiga's overall appearance complete and classy are tall tail lights, and chrome accents. These styling characteristics are seen in all Ertiga variants, which by the way, use 15-inch steel wheel with full wheel cover for the base GA, and 15-inch alloy for the GL.
Inside, the Ertiga offers families the expected equipment such as numerous storage compartments, rear air-conditioning system, and sliding second-row seats. For safety, the Ertiga's frame can efficiently absorb impact energy in the event of a collision. Dual airbags and seatbelts for all seven ensure safer journeys, too.
The Xpander Black Series and Ertiga GL AT are touted to be the best variant among their nameplates. A spec check of the two models will prove true their positioning.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Mitsubishi Xpander Black Series |
Suzuki Ertiga GL AT |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,475 |
4,395 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,750 |
1,735 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,730 |
1,690 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,775 |
2,740 |
Minimum Turning Radius (m) |
5.2 |
5.2 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) |
205 |
180 |
Engine Model |
4A91 |
K15B |
Number of Cylinders |
4 |
4 |
Displacement (cc) |
1,499 |
1,462 |
Maximum Output (hp / rpm) |
103/ 6,000 |
103 / 6,000 |
Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm) |
141/ 4,000 |
138 /4,400 |
Fuel Supply System |
Multipoint injection |
Multipoint injection |
Transmission Type |
Four-speed Automatic Transmission
|
Four-speed Automatic Transmission |
Valve Train |
DOHC 16V with MIVEC |
DOHC 16V with Intake VVT |
Compression Ratio |
10.5 |
10.5 |
Braking System |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Drum, leading and trailing |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Drum, leading and trailing |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Rear: Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
Front: MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring Rear: Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
Tire Specifications |
205/55 R16 |
185 / 65 R15 |
Wheels |
Alloy Black |
Alloy |
Seating Capacity |
7 |
7 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
45 |
45 |
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) |
1,790 |
1,695 - 1,710 |
Headlamps |
Halogen Projector on High Beam, Halogen Multireflector on Low Beam
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Halogen Projector on High Beam, Halogen Multireflector on Low Beam |
Front Fog Lamps |
With |
With |
Outside Door Mirrors |
Black |
Body-colored |
Wipers |
Front: Two Speeds Low, High + Intermittent + Washer Rear: One Speed + Intermittent + Washer |
Front: Two Speeds Low, High + Intermittent + Washer Rear: One Speed + Intermittent + Washer |
Outside Door Handle |
Black |
Chrome |
Tailgate Garnish |
Black |
Chrome |
Rear Combination Lamps |
LED |
LED Type with Light Guides |
Instrument Panel |
Tachometer, Segment Display, Clock, Outside Temperature, Fuel Consumption, Driving Range
|
Tachometer, Segment Display, Clock, Outside Temperature, Fuel Consumption, Driving Range |
Seatbelt Warning |
Driver and Front Passenger, Lamp
|
Driver and Front Passenger, Lamp |
Door Ajar Reminder |
With |
With |
Key Reminder |
With |
With |
Light-off Reminder |
With |
With |
Low Fuel Warning |
With |
With |
Seat Upholstery Material |
Gray Fabric |
Fabric with Shiny Brown Diagonal Strips |
Driver Seat |
Slide and Recline with Height Adjuster and Head Restraint
|
Slide and Recline with Height Adjuster and Head Restraint |
Front Passenger Seat |
Slide and Recline with Head Restraint
|
Slide and Recline with Head Restraint |
Second Row Seats |
60:40-split Single Folding; Slide and Recline with Separate-type Head Restraints
|
60:40-split Single Folding; Slide and Recline with Separate-type Head Restraints |
Third Row Seats |
50:50-split Tilt Down Folding with Separate-type Head Restraints
|
50:50-split Tilt Down Folding with Separate-type Head Restraints |
Steering Wheel |
Three-spoke Leather Covered with Gloss Black Accent
|
Three-spoke Leather Covered |
Steering Column |
Tilt Adjust |
Tilt Adjust |
Shift Knob |
Black |
Brown with Satin Chrome |
Inside Door Handles |
Chrome |
Chrome |
Sun Visors |
With Vanity Mirror on Passenger’s Side
|
With Vanity Mirror on Passenger’s Side |
Assist Grips |
Front Passenger and Second Row
|
Front Passenger and Second Row |
Cup and Bottle Holders |
8 |
8 |
Power Steering |
With |
With |
Keyless Push Start System |
With |
With |
Audio |
7-inch Multimedia Audio Touchscreen with USB, Bluetooth Connectivity, MP3, Aux-In, Mirror Link
|
10-inch Multimedia Audio Touchscreen with USB and Bluetooth Connectivity |
Speakers |
Six |
Four |
Accessory Outlet |
With |
With |
SRS Airbags |
Driver and Front Passenger
|
Driver and Front Passenger |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point ELR Seatbelts with Pretensioners and Force Limiters Second Row: Three-point ELR Seatbelts x2 with Center Two-point Lapbelt Third Row: Three-point ELR Seatbelts x2 |
Front: Three-point ELR Seatbelts with Pretensioners and Force Limiters Second Row: Three-point ELR Seatbelts x2 with Center Two-point Lapbelt Third Row: Three-point ELR Seatbelts x2 |
Isofix Child Seat Anchorages |
With |
With |
Child Seat Tether Anchorages |
With |
With |
Childproof Door Locks |
With |
With |
Side Impact Door Beams |
With |
With |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
With Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Function
|
With Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Function |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED Type |
LED Type |
Rear Parking Sensors |
With |
With |
Reverse Camera |
Without |
With |
Anti-theft System |
Immobilizer and Security Alarm
|
Immobilizer and Security Alarm |
Available Body Colors |
Jet Black Mica, Quartz White Pearl |
Magma Gray Metallic, Glorious Brown Pearl, Silky Silver Metallic, Snow White Pearl, Radiant Pearl Red, Burgundy Red Pearl, and Cool Black Pearl Metallic |
PRICE |
P1.138 million |
P923,000 |
Photos from Suzuki Philippines and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.
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Seating
7
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7
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7
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8
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6
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Power Steering
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Air Conditioner
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Adjustable Seats
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Foldable Rear Seat
Yes
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Yes
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2nd Row 60:40 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split
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Yes
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Yes
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Headlamp Type
Halogen
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LED
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Smoke LED
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Halogen
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Halogen
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Anti-Lock Braking System
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Rear A/C Vents
-
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Parking Sensors
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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