Verdict
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800, an RM9,820 step up from the Mitsubishi Xpander, but the gap buys a 55.4 kWh battery, 161 hp and 310 Nm motor, plus a claimed 420 km range. It also brings 580 litres of boot space, six airbags and a 360-degree camera. The Xpander is the less costly petrol alternative with a 45-litre tank, full-size spare wheel and rear air-con blower control. Its 104 hp/141 Nm 1.5 litre four-cylinder and 495-litre boot are plainly less substantial on paper.
Pick the BYD M6 if you can charge regularly and want 420 km EV range, 161 hp, six airbags and the larger 580-litre boot.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you want to spend RM9,820 less on a petrol seven-seater with a full-size spare wheel and rear blower control.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980.
- Power and torque: BYD M6 161 hp and 310 Nm; Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm.
- Energy storage: BYD M6 55.4 kWh battery with 420 km range; Mitsubishi Xpander 45-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres.
- Airbags: BYD M6 six; Mitsubishi Xpander two.
- Warranty: BYD M6 six years/150,000 km; Mitsubishi Xpander five years with unlimited mileage.
M6
- 161 hp and 310 Nm electric motor
- 580-litre boot and 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags, 360-degree camera and dual-zone automatic climate control
- Costs RM9,820 more
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Xpander's full-size spare wheel
- Rear vents lack the Xpander's blower control
Xpander
- RM99,980 entry price
- Full-size spare wheel and front foglamps
- Rear air-con blower control and Android Auto
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trails the M6's 161 hp and 310 Nm
- Two airbags versus six in the M6
- 495-litre boot is 85 litres smaller than the M6's
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM99,980✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 75 mm × 84.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used M6 & Xpander for sale
M6 vs Xpander FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The BYD M6 is the better-equipped choice, with 161 hp, 310 Nm, 420 km claimed range, six airbags and a 580-litre boot. Pick the Xpander instead if its RM9,820 lower price, petrol powertrain and full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800 and the Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980, so the M6 is RM9,820 more expensive.
Which has better safety equipment?
The BYD M6 has the stronger safety specification: six airbags, all-seat seatbelt reminders, four rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. The Xpander has two airbags, front-seat reminders, two rear sensors and a reverse camera.
