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2021 Mitsubishi Express pricing and specs detailed: Big safety and technology upgrades for Toyota HiAce, Hyundai iLoad, Ford Transit Custom rival

The Express has been given a critical MY22 update, with a new flagship GLX+ grade added.

Mitsubishi Australia has updated the recently released fourth-generation Express mid-size van for MY22, addressing some of its safety and technology shortfalls – at a cost – while also introducing a second grade.

The three-seat Express is now available in carryover entry-level GLX and new flagship GLX+ grades, with the former offered in short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB) forms, while the latter is LWB only.

In fact, the GLX+ only comes with a 125kW/380Nm 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, while the GLX is available in either that combination or a 103kW/340Nm 1.6-litre twin-turbo unit with a manual.

That said, the SWB ($38,490 plus on-road costs) and LWB ($40,490) variants of the manual GLX are unchanged in price and specification, while their automatic counterparts ($43,490/$45,490) are now $1000 dearer due to their additional standard equipment.

Critically, this extra kit includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system with not only Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, but also a traditional display for the reversing camera and rear parking sensors, helping to improve the mid-size van’s safety credentials.

As reported, Australia’s independent automotive safety authority, ANCAP, gave the Express the first zero-star rating, essentially because it’s a rebadged version of the third-generation Renault Trafic, which launched locally all the way back in May 2015.

Meanwhile, the automatic GLX+ LWB ($45,990) steps up with a fold-down centre backrest with secure laptop storage, a clipboard mount and a cupholder, while its front bench gets under-seat storage.

Better yet, the new variant’s bulkhead stands out with a window and a trapdoor, with the latter helping to accommodate longer loads. And its standard barn doors can be replaced with a tailgate with a single wiper and a defogger for free.

If you’re interested in details on the Toyota HiAce, Hyundai iLoad and Ford Transit Custom rival’s load area volume, gross vehicle mass (GVM), braked towing capacity, fuel economy, warranty and servicing, check out the related story link above.

2021 Mitsubishi Express pricing before on-road costs

VariantTransmissionCost
GLX SWBmanual$38,490 (N/A)
GLX SWBautomatic$43,490 (+$1000)
GLX LWBmanual$40,490 (N/A)
GLX LWBautomatic$45,490 (+$1000)
GLX+ LWBautomatic$45,990 (NEW)