Recently, Mitsubishi introduced an updated version of the Xpander crossover, which would certainly fit the court in Russia: spacious, seven-seater, cheap. However, like many current models, it will not be brought for political, financial and other reasons. On the contrary, they will not bring it officially. But through the parallel import window – it’s easy. Let’s say more: the brand new Xpander is already on sale in Russia.
Incredibly popular in Indonesia – either a crossover or a minibus Mitsubishi Xpander – actually an MPV, that is, a minibus, but with the ingredients of an all-terrain vehicle – was introduced in Southeast Asia in 2017 and immediately aroused a lot of interest. Over time, the car was brought to many developing countries: in the same Egypt there are many of them. Unpretentious, economical – one and a half liter engine on the CVT – but spacious and functional.
According to the reviews, this is the fourth most sold model of the “three diamonds”. And we would also become popular, especially in the performance of the “cross” so loved by the Russians. And the steering wheel is in place, not in the glove compartment! But the Expander never officially made it to Russia – they feared the ambiguous design and competition with the localized Outlander. But now the crossover minibus is widely represented by private sellers throughout the country and in various configurations.
Well, times have changed, supply and demand reacted immediately to these disturbances. While official Mitsu dealers offer Outlander for 4-5 million rubles, “private traders” offer a much more attractive alternative.
Judge for yourself: for 2,250,000 rubles – a little more expensive than the renewed Vesta – you can buy a new, rather richly “furnished” car with a very interesting design, seven seats in the cabin, a large trunk and ground clearance. The features are frankly enough for any average Russian car owner to say, “Yeah, finish it.” Although the woman for home purposes, at least for every day. Even when considering a consumer rather than a car loan, this deal is more profitable.
Stops maybe just two points: first, we’ve already lost the habit of buying cars from private sellers in recent years, so there’s some uncertainty. She, uncertainty, is usually disposed of by the seller himself, who often agrees to make a deal directly in the MOTOTRER building, where the money is transferred.
The second important argument is a warranty, which, of course, will not be available for an unofficial car, and will not even be presented in Russia. Stories about “hard to sell” and “how to insure” come later – now only the formula is racing in the mind of the buyer: a seven-seater family car = a budget sedan. And she always wins – thanks to her absolute accuracy.
More and more Russians agree to independently troubleshoot possible problems at their own expense, but at the same time pay much less than the dealer price for a car and regularly save on its maintenance. After all, nobody will be lucky with such a car at an official dealer.
Incredibly popular in Indonesia – either a crossover or a minibus Mitsubishi Xpander – actually an MPV, that is, a minibus, but with the ingredients of an all-terrain vehicle – was introduced in Southeast Asia in 2017 and immediately aroused a lot of interest. Over time, the car was brought to many developing countries: in the same Egypt there are many of them. Unpretentious, economical – one and a half liter engine on the CVT – but spacious and functional.
According to the reviews, this is the fourth most sold model of the “three diamonds”. And we would also become popular, especially in the performance of the “cross” so loved by the Russians. And the steering wheel is in place, not in the glove compartment! But the Expander never officially made it to Russia – they feared the ambiguous design and competition with the localized Outlander. But now the crossover minibus is widely represented by private sellers throughout the country and in various configurations.
Well, times have changed, supply and demand reacted immediately to these disturbances. While official Mitsu dealers offer Outlander for 4-5 million rubles, “private traders” offer a much more attractive alternative.
Judge for yourself: for 2,250,000 rubles – a little more expensive than the renewed Vesta – you can buy a new, rather richly “furnished” car with a very interesting design, seven seats in the cabin, a large trunk and ground clearance. The features are frankly enough for any average Russian car owner to say, “Yeah, finish it.” Although the woman for home purposes, at least for every day. Even when considering a consumer rather than a car loan, this deal is more profitable.
Stops maybe just two points: first, we’ve already lost the habit of buying cars from private sellers in recent years, so there’s some uncertainty. She, uncertainty, is usually disposed of by the seller himself, who often agrees to make a deal directly in the MOTOTRER building, where the money is transferred.
The second important argument is a warranty, which, of course, will not be available for an unofficial car, and will not even be presented in Russia. Stories about “hard to sell” and “how to insure” come later – now only the formula is racing in the mind of the buyer: a seven-seater family car = a budget sedan. And she always wins – thanks to her absolute accuracy.
More and more Russians agree to independently troubleshoot possible problems at their own expense, but at the same time pay much less than the dealer price for a car and regularly save on its maintenance. After all, nobody will be lucky with such a car at an official dealer.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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