Fresh MPVs for the family: Toyota Avanza vs. Mitsubishi Xpander
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Families looking for their next ride are spoilt for choice today, as Toyota and Mitsubishi are offering them an all-new and revised MPV— in the form of the Avanza and Xpander, respectively.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What improvements has Toyota applied to the all-new Avanza?
Toyota has given the 2022 Avanza newly developed engines, platform, and advanced safety kit.What updates does the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander carry?
The 2023 Xpander is made fresh with a redesigned styling with sharper lights front and rear, new infotainment system, and charging points inside.The Avanza is already a household name, and this latest version looks the most handsome one to date. For starters, the 2022 Avanza is grabbing the attention of families with its trapezoidal front grille and LED lights up front, side character lines, and LED tail lamps.
The Xpander is said to be a best-seller for Mitsubishi, and now benefits from styling updates as part of its mid-life refresh. For 2022, the Xpander gets subtle yet significant design tweaks such as a black grille, T-shaped headlights with LED DRLs and turn signals. The rear gets LED lights, too, along with a more chiseled bumper.
Bringing the Avanza and Xpander in the now are a list of features commonly expected in contemporary vehicles.
The all-new Avanza is fitted with an eight-inch audio display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and USB ports. For safety, apart from reversing camera and sensors, the Avanza adds more advanced kit such as Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Camera Traffic Alert, Vehicle Stability Control, and six airbags.
The interior of the 2023 MY Xpander is largely similar to its pre-updated version, but with added gadgets such as a seven-inch infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, digital LCD A/C panel up front, as a larger console with a 12V outlet and USB port. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and Brake Auto Hold (BAH), Active Stability Control (ASC), Hill Start Assist (HAS), and Traction Control (TCL), and rear cameras and sensors make up the safety kit.
For the five other passengers, they'll appreciate the Avanza's interior highlight called the Long Sofa Mode. In this mode, the second-row seats fold to meet with the third-row's seat cushions to create, well, a sofa with a long seat cushion. When cargo needs to be prioritized over passengers, the Avanza's rear seats fold flush with the cargo floor to create a flat loading area.
The 2023 Xpander caters to the second- and third-row occupants with two rear USB ports, rear A/C dial and louver with inviting colors, and cup holders on the seat armrest. Multi-function seat-back pockets and third row power outlets add to the creature comforts. The 2023 Xpander two rear rows also fold flat for cargo.
Amid all the exterior and interior changes, the 2023 Xpander retains the running gear the model always had. That's a 1.5-liter 4A91 engine that makes 105hp and 141Nm of torque, and is mated to four-speed automatic transmission and five-speed manual options.
These two modern family cars are already impressive at first glance, but wait till you've seen their spec sheets below. The vital statistics of the 2022 Avanza 1.5 G and 2023 Xpander GLS 1.5G AT make two MPVs that offer strong capabilities for the brood.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota Avanza 1.5 G CVT |
Mitsubishi Xpander GLS 1.5G AT
|
Overall Length (mm) |
4,395 |
4,595 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,730 |
1,750 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,700 |
1,750 |
Ground Clearance (mm) |
190 |
225 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,750 |
2,755 |
Seating Capacity |
Seven |
Seven |
Engine Model |
2NR-VE |
4A91 |
Engine Type |
Four-cylinder, Inline, 16-Valve Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), with VVT-i |
Four-cylinder, Inline, 16-Valve Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), with MIVEC |
Displacement (cc) |
1,496 |
1,499 |
Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm) |
106/6,000 |
105/6,000 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
138/4,200 |
141/4,000 |
Transmission |
CVT |
4-Speed Automatic |
Drive |
Front Wheel Drive |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Fuel Tank (L) |
43 |
45 |
Curb Weight (kg) |
1,140 |
1,260 |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam |
Front: MacPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Rear: Torsion Beam
|
Brakes |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Drums |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Drums |
Tires and Wheels |
195/60 R16 Alloy |
205/55 R17 Alloy |
Headlamps |
Split-Type LED |
T-Shape |
Daytime Running Lights |
LED |
LED |
Front Fog Lamps |
With |
With |
Side Mirrors |
Adjust and Auto Retract |
Adjust and Auto Retract |
Front Grille |
Material Black |
Chrome |
Panoramic Sunroof |
Without |
Without
|
Power Tailgate |
Without
|
Without
|
Seat Material |
Fabric Black and Brown Two Tone |
Fabric Black |
Seat Type and Adjustment |
Driver: 4-Way Manual Front Passenger: 4-Way Manual Second Row: 60:40 Split, Slide with Long Sofa Mode and Recline Third Row: 50:50 Tumble and Long Sofa Mode |
Driver: 4-Way Manual Front Passenger: 4-Way Manual Second Row: 60:40 Split, Recline Third Row: 50:50 Tumble
|
Seatback Table |
Without |
Without |
Information Display |
With |
With |
Steering Wheel Material |
Urethane |
Leather |
Shift Knob |
Urethane With Sequential |
Urethane |
Steering Wheel Switch |
Audio and MID |
Audio |
Sun Visors |
With Passenger Mirror |
With Passenger Mirror |
Inside Door Handle |
Chrome |
Chrome |
Assist Grip |
Front: One Rear: Two |
Front: Two Rear: Four |
Door Trim |
With Brown Accent |
With Silver Accent |
Glasses Case |
With |
With |
Seat Back Pockets |
With |
With |
Deck Box |
With |
Without |
Front Personal Lamp |
With |
With |
Room Lamp |
With |
With |
Luggage Room Lamp |
With |
With |
Keyless Entry |
With |
With |
Push Start |
With |
With |
Power Steering |
With |
With |
Power Windows |
Driver Window with Jam Protect |
Driver Window with Jam Protect |
Power Door Locks |
Speed-Sensing |
With |
Air-conditioning System |
Manual Digital |
Manual
|
Audio Type |
8-Inch Display Audio ,USB, Bluetooth, Apple Carplay, Android Auto |
7-Inch Touchscreen ,USB, Bluetooth, Apple Carplay, Android Auto |
Wireless Charging |
Without |
Without |
Speakers |
Four |
Four + Two Tweeters |
SRS Airbags |
Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain Shield |
Driver, Front Passenger |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
With Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
With Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
With |
With |
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) |
With |
With |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter (x2) Second Row: Three-point ELR (x3) Third Row: Three-point ELR (x2) |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner (x2) Second Row: Three-point ELR (x3) Third Row: Three-point ELR (x2) |
Child Restraint System |
Isofix and Tether Anchor |
Isofix and Tether Anchor |
Emergency Brake Signal |
With |
With |
Security System |
Toyota Vehicle Security System (TVSS) |
Immobilizer and Horn |
Parking Support |
Reverse Camera and Clearance and Back Sonar, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
|
Without |
Blind Spot Monitor |
With |
Without |
Cruise Control |
Without |
Without |
Available Body Colors |
Greenish Gun Metal Mica Metallic, Silver Metallic 4, Black Metallic 1, Dark Red Mica Metallic |
Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Gray, Quartz White Pearl, Red Metallic |
PRICE |
P1.039 million |
P1.160 million |
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Seating
7
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8
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2
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8
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7
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Power Steering
Yes
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Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Air Conditioner
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Rear A/C Vents
Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Adjustable Seats
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Tumble
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
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2nd Row 60:40 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split
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Headlamp Type
LED
|
Halogen
|
Halogen
|
Halogen
|
Projector
|
Anti-Lock Braking System
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
|
Yes
|
-
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Parking Sensors
No
|
No
|
No
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Yes
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No
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