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Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab vs Mitsubishi Xpander: the short answer
EX-8 Chassis Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.
Xpander starts ZAR 215,905 cheaperEX-8 Chassis Cab from ZAR 581,900 · Xpander from ZAR 365,995
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Maximum Power
EX-8 Chassis Cab103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Xpander77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
EX-8 Chassis Cab373 Nm
Xpander141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
EX-8 Chassis Cab3907 cc
Xpander1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EX-8 Chassis Cab5.5 km/l
Xpander14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
EX-8 Chassis Cab200 mm
Xpander225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
3.9D Chassis Cab 5MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Xpander
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Xpander
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation Xpander, 2025 South African update
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current 2025 equipment and Xpander Cross update.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Chassis cab
MPV
Body Type Cab
Cab body
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Compact seven-seat MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger vehicle
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Length
6620 mm
4595 mm
Width
2100 mm
1790 mm
Height
2355 mm
1750 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
781 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
550 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
990 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
876 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
855 mm
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
ex-8-chassis-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Trim Level
base
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4A91
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
19.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 Nm/tonne
110.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Gearbox
Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.375
Number of Gears
5
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
4
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
5.5 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
643
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
665 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
598 km
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Xpander
Seat Material
Cloth
High-grade fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
419995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
581900
419995
Starting Price Zar
581900
419995
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Chassis Cab and Xpander comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs Xpander 29.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs Xpander 56.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs Xpander 36.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs Xpander 76.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 vs Xpander not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
EX-8 Chassis Cab leads by 17 points
EX-8 Chassis Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
Xpander
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 48 pts for Xpander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EX-8 Chassis Cab leads. However, Xpander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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