The two carmakers now have a tighter schedule after months of zero production
The original launch event was set to happen way back in March
The arrival of the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross in the Philippines was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in March, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) had to call off both its launch event and mall display when quarantine measures were put in place
Part of its plans to recover from ¥671.2 billion in net losses in 2019
In the local market, Nissan saw some growth in terms of sales last year. By the midway point of 2019, it remained third among car manufacturers in the Philippines-a position it had captured by the end of the first quarter. On
A lot more are set to follow in the next few days
More and more carmakers are reopening their facilities as the days pass-Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) is the latest company to do so.According to its latest announcement, some of MMPC's dealerships and service centers have already reopened as of May
They deserve it
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is giving our nation's frontliners the appreciation they deserve.The Japanese car manufacturer has just announced that it will be holding a special promo that aims to prioritize frontline workers at its dealerships and service centers. Through the
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Which of these two newcomers would you go with?
In just the first quarter of 2020, the subcompact-SUV segment of the local market welcomed two new additions: the Suzuki XL7 and the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross.While the Xpander Cross is merely a new variant-albeit a beefed-up version-of
Where does the segment go from here?
Let's be honest: MPVs are all about utility. These vehicles' main focus is to get as many people around in as comfortable a manner, while staying within a workable budget. As straightforward as that formula sounds, though, it doesn't mean
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Blame the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak for that
The automotive industry has suffered greatly from the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Several carmakers have already suspended production and operations worldwide, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is the latest addition to this growing list.Mitsubishi recently announced that several of its production plants
This or the newly-introduced Xpander Cross?
Early 2020 saw Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) shake up its Xpander lineup with the introduction of the Xpander Cross. The new addition isn't just a more rugged, higher-riding version of the hot-selling seven-seater-it's the Xpander stable'
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The right move
It looks like your dream car will have to wait. Most major car manufacturers in the Philippines have already announced that they will be halting dealership operations amidst Luzon's state of enhanced quarantine due to COVID-19. In line with the
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The COVID-19 pandemic has already caused the cancellation of a few launch events
MMPC has canceled the showcase in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases
Sad news for those of you who were looking forward to seeing the new Mitsubishi Xpander Cross up close this weekend: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) has canceled the mall display that was scheduled for today until Sunday.MMPC initially canceled the launch
For those who thought the ‘standard’ one was too tame
Tough, practical, and ready to take on Metro Manila's pockmarked roads-these are traits that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) would have you believe come with the Xpander Cross's package. Well, we've seen it in the metal and are happy
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You can still catch it on display, though
COVID-19's spread has finally hit the local car industry.If you'll recall, the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is scheduled to be launched on Friday, March 13. Well, this is no longer the case after Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) announced today
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Expect a lot of launches in PH in the coming weeks
How much is a tougher look worth to you?
It appears Mitsubishi Motors Philippines isn't done with the Strada just yet. The Japanese car manufacturer has brought in another variant of its popular pickup truck just a week after launching the new Strada GL.This is the 2020 Mitsubishi Strada
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We’ve been told that only one variant will be available once it’s launched
It's no secret by now that the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross will be launched here in the Philippines.Back in November-just a day before the SUV was launched in Indonesia-we received confirmation from Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) president Mutsuhiro Oshikiri
A lot of good news, one bad
A 4x2 is enough for most needs
Buyer dilemmas between similarly priced and spec'd models in the same segment are perhaps the very reason that we motoring journalists even have jobs in the first place. In every review, we do our best to be objective and to identify
The new-look cab-and-chassis variant is now also available with an P815,000 SRP
It's not just the Montero Sport that has new variants in Mitsubishi Motors Philippines' (MMPC) 2020 lineup: The workhorse versions of the Strada-specifically, the GL variant and the cab-and-chassis (C/C) model-have also been updated.When the
The first two months have been really busy, for lack of better words
