Recently, Toyota Rush vs Mitsubishi Xpander has reshaped the domestic car market targeting families who intend to buy large cars. So, who will be the winner? Let's come with Philtoyota.com and analyze the answers right away in this article.
The Toyota Rush with its appearance looks like a small Fortuner, with convex fenders and a high overhang representing the SUV characteristics. In addition, this car also has a pretty solid slide and luxurious 17-inch alloy wheels with radial 215/16 R17.
Toyota Rush with Its appearance looks like a small Fortuner
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Meanwhile, the Mitsubishi Xpander has a postmodern design, the headlights are mounted in a special position, creating charm for the car. Besides, it also has 16-inch laser front wheel arches, with 205/55 R16, and a unique design thanks to the road veins along with the bodywork to the back.
Mitsubishi Xpander has a postmodern design
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Toyota Rush: With the design of a fairly simple interior, it has the same hard-to-fold rear seats as the Mitsubishi Xpander.
Toyota Rush gets a simple interior
Mitsubishi Xpander: Having a rather bright and striking interior than the Rush, Mitsubishi's interior impresses viewers by its contrasting design in grey and white. The folds in the front and the arch around the center console will make you feel like you are sitting in a spacious and cool cockpit.
The Xpander has a rather bright and striking interior than the Rush
Also, the control buttons on the steering wheel are luxurious leather, with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen. The Xpander is even more prominent than the Rush by the third row of seats that can be folded flat, significantly increasing the cargo space.
Toyota Rush: Although it is named Rush, the acceleration of the Toyota Rush is really not as stunning as its name. The Rush is equipped with a 1.5L 2NR-VE DOHC VVTi engine with a capacity of 104 horsepower and 136Nm of torque.
This car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 13 seconds, with a speed of 175km/h. While the Rush's four-speed automatic transmission is slower than other cars, it can still reach 8.5km when hanging around the city.
In addition, the Rush is also well-known for its durability.
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The Rush is equipped with a 1.5L 2NR-VE DOHC VVTi engine
Mitsubishi Xpander: The Xpander with a 1.5L 4A91 DOHC engine has the advantage of an overall capacity of 109 horsepower, 141Nm of torque and some seconds faster than the Rush when accelerating from 0-100km/h.
Additionally, with a weight of 1,220kg, about 100kg heavier than the Toyota Rush, a part of it will focus on driving along the curves.
Although the Xpander is not a real sports car, it can absolutely give you a comfortable ride thanks to the anti-MacPherson struts mounted at the front, with the torsion beam attached behind.
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The Xpander with a 1.5L 4A91 DOHC engine has the advantage of an overall capacity of 109 horsepower, 141Nm of torque
Both the Toyota Rush and Mitsubishi Xpander feature stability control and traction, anti-lock braking support, and Hill Start Assist. The Rush owns up to 6 airbags while the Xpander gets just 2 front airbags. Moreover, the Toyota Rush received a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP, dominating the Xpander's four.
The Toyota Rush received a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP
Please refer to the following price of the 2020 Toyota Rush vs Mitsubishi Xpander:
| Model | Price |
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| Mitsubishi Xpander Price GLX MT | ₱885,000 |
| Mitsubishi Xpander Price GLX Plus AT | ₱960,000 |
| Mitsubishi Xpander Price GLS AT | ₱995,000 |
| Model | Price | Color options |
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| Toyota Rush 1.5 E MT price (5 seats) | P968,000 | 1. White 2. Black Metallic 3. Bronze Mica Metallic 4. Silver Mica Metallic 5. Dark Red Mica Metallic 6. Bordeaux Mica |
| Toyota Rush 1.5 E AT price (5 seats) | P1,008,000 | |
| Toyota Rush 1.5 G AT price (7seats) | P1,100,000 |
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With the Xpander vs Rush 2020 comparison features that I’ve just mentioned above, have you found a reliable future companion for your next journey with your family?
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