MITSUBISHI XPANDER NAMED INDONESIA’S COTY

The new multipurpose vehicle from Mitsubishi Motors, Xpander, was named Car of the Year in Indonesia, the latest recognition of its highly successful launch.

The award was made by Otomotif, the leading Indonesian tabloid, and was collected by Kyoya Kondo, president of PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia ( MMKSI).

The Xpander also won in two other categories in Otomotif's 2018 awards: Best of the Best MPV, and Best of Small MPV (Best Low MPV).

Since Xpander's launch last August, MMKSI dealers have taken 60,000 orders for the MPV, which was designed specifically for the needs of the fast-growing Indonesian auto market where MPVs are a popular category.

Last month, Xpander ranked among the top 3 bestselling models in the small MPV segment.

The Xpander is a small but roomy and comfortable sevenseater MPVwith plenty of space for luggage. It combines an attractive and comfortable design with the toughness and reliable performance for which the Mitsubishi brand is renowned.

The vehicle is produced at Mitsubishi Motors' state-ofthe-art manufacturing plant in Bekasi Prefecture, West Java. The plant is capable of producing 160,000 vehicles a year.

The Bekasi plant will shortly begin exporting the Xpander to the Philippines, reinforcing Mitsubishi Motors' strong market positions in the Asean region.