![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 01]()
It is no secret that a hybrid version of the Mitsubishi Xpander has been in the works since this was announced in a business plan back in 2020. This latest report from Japanâs Nikkei though has given a rough estimate on its arrival.
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 02]()
According to Nikkei, the Xpander Hybrid could be produced in Thailand in early 2024 and the Kingdom would serve as a hub to export it to markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This is interesting as the petrol-powered Xpanderâs hub is in Indonesia which also exports the 7-seater crossover to Thailand.
window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/22557728108/my_article_fourthp_under_pc', [
728,
90
], 'div-gpt-ad-1685525140735-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); googletag.enableServices(); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1685525140735-0'); });
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 01]()
Currently, Mitsubishi has a plant in Thailand that locally assembles the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the last-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. Perhaps that might be a reason why the Kingdom is considered over Indonesia.
Also read: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV begins Thai production with RM 400 mil investment
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 02]()
The report by the Japanese business publication also stated that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) expects at least 10 years of high demand for its upcoming hybrid models. The Three Diamonds believes âemerging economiesâ would need some time before their consumers would purchase an electric vehicle (EV), citing high prices and lack of charging infrastructure.
Also read: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid is planned for Malaysia, but market potential dependent on policy direction
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 03]()
It is also reported that Mitsubishi is planning to launch a new SUV in November with a hybrid variant planned. There might be a possibility that this new SUV could be the all-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport which would be based on the all-new Triton that debuted last month.
Also read: Launching in Malaysia next year, all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton makes world debut in Thailand; 'Beast Mode' styling, new engine, and more
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 04]()
While Thailand is mentioned by Nikkei as the Xpander Hybridâs hub, it is reported that Mitsubishi is also considering building hybrids in Indonesia while looking to leverage the archipelagoâs abundant nickel resources. Nickel is an important material to build battery packs as the world is looking towards electrified mobility.
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 05]()
Mitsubishi plans to increase the ratio of electrified vehicles sold globally to 50% by 2030 and to stop selling petrol-powered vehicles by 2035. Southeast Asia is MMCâs most important market as the region contributes 70% of the companyâs total operating income for the past 5 years though it mainly offers internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 06]()
Both Thailand and Indonesia are important to Mitsubishi as they are historically significant exporters for the company with the former being the global hub for the Triton and the latter a hub for the Xpander as well as the Xforce.
Also read: Ready for Malaysia, will the Mitsubishi Xforce be CBU or CKD here?
![Report: Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid to be produced (CKD) in Thailand in early 2024 07]()
Indonesia will also see the production of Mitsubishiâs first EVs outside of Japan with the Minicab MiEV planned for assembly in the archipelago by the end of the year.
Also read: Mitsubishi to introduce kei EVs for ASEAN, Minicab MiEV to be produced in Indonesia
window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/22557728108/my_article_relatedmodel_above_pc', [
728,
90
], 'div-gpt-ad-1685525247138-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); googletag.enableServices(); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1685525247138-0'); });