Mitsubishi Grandis

[BoEinG_747]

I had the Mitsubishi Grandis for a week’s test drive allowing me to drive it and be driven in it in different weather conditions and in varied traffic and road scenarios.

Our friends from Mitsubishi Motors Philippines from Mel Dizon to Froy Dytianquin and Arlan Reyes made sure that I had enough time with the Grandis so I could really test drive it to the fullest to arm me better in making an assessment of the vehicle.

Its first notable feature is it roominess. Although a given for a van, the Grandis sits seven people comfortably, which is apt for the Pinoy’s penchant of bringing the whole Barangay in any trip, but it can actually still accommodate up to eight or nine especially when there are kids in the trip.

How comfortable is its ride? Its "all-coil" suspension system tells the whole story. Up front it has McPherson Strut while at the rear it has semi-Trailing Arm both with coil spring providing the ease and convenience while traveling.

Now what really surprised me was when I decided to take the wheel myself to find out its maneuverability. Aside from it being very nimble in weaving in and out of traffic and casually taking those curves even at a faster clip than what’s quite normally accepted, the Grandis can hold its own as far as power under its hood is concerned. The Grandis can zoom!

So, looking under the hood we discovered that the Grandis is equipped with what’s dubbed as MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control. This is a technology that can adjust the valve timing for optimal performance for all driving conditions. This enables it to produce higher torque at low rpm ranges (22.1 kg-m * 4,000 rpm) for quick clean starts and higher outputs in the high ranges for better passing ability (165 ps * 6,000 rpm).

After having the Grandis for enough time to experience it as home-to-office-and-back vehicle and also for within the Metro business chores, I also learned that its entertainment package can make you less harassed when you are running late for an appointment. At the push of a button you can have either visual or audio entertainment to take away the stress while at a standstill during a gridlock.

Check out the Mitsubishi Grandis. It sits silently unbecoming of a winner.
By Ray Butch Gamboa,

[boybi]

Its first notable feature is it roominess. Although a given for a van, the Grandis sits seven people comfortably, which is apt for the Pinoy’s penchant of bringing the whole Barangay in any trip, but it can actually still accommodate up to eight or nine especially when there are kids in the trip.

baka naman sila Mahal and Mura yung mga pinaupo nila. e ang sikip sikip ng Grandis

[ILuvDetailing]

medyo masikip nga 3rd row seats ng grandis for an adult unless your under 5'1"

Teka kala ko si BoEinG_747 nag test drive... si Butch Gamboa pala hehehe

[BoEinG_747]

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Teka kala ko si BoEinG_747 nag test drive... si Butch Gamboa pala hehehe

OT

Bro.. kya nga nilagay ko sa huli ang name ni butch..hehehe

[GlennSter]

sa porma at engine...saludo ako sa grandi...

ang gwapo!!!!may nakita ako nakaporma..ay susko...ang gwapo.nakakabading.

[mbt]

Innova feels roomier than grandis (and probably is) hehe...

[BoyFerrari]

Innova feels roomier than grandis (and probably is) hehe...

Grandis feels roomier than Innova to me.

[likot]

Grandis feels roomier than Innova to me.

that's true!!!

[glntVR]

napakagwapo ng grandis na yan! nakakainis tuloy, tulo laway pag nakakakita sa daan.

[Hero]

i just love the way lolo ray butch writes...like a brochure!

[ILuvDetailing]

Grandis looks good, if only mitsu released it earlier than the Previa.

[Blackraven]

Grandis looks good, if only mitsu released it earlier than the Previa.

I agree. A real headturner and its price blows the competition like the Previa out of the water. (and not the Innova, since it belongs to another segment).

[number001]

Grandis looks good, if only mitsu released it earlier than the Previa.

And if they could just lower that price of Php 1.480, which is very close to a 4x4 Fortuner!

In the looks department, the Grandis is top notch! However if you look at it at certain angles, it might remind you of a hearse just like the way the new Honda Odyssey does.

I don't know why the dash occupies so much space? Maybe they should have trimmed it down a bit, to allow for more usable front space and better frontal visibility.

Looking at the specs, the Grandis has a ground clearance of 155mm. Compared to a typical sedan, say a current Lancer which has 165mm ground clearance, might mean that Grandis might have problems traversing floody streets.

Bottomline, this thing is suitable mostly for highway cruising, but not really ideal for tight city prowling. Low ground clearance means there's a cause for concern when rain starts to pour heavily.

I actually saw a residential unit on my way to work, having both a Grandis and a Previa. Previa is only a few months older than the Grandis (Previa plate is XSS-***, Grandis plate is ZAK-***). Both in Beige color. Best of both worlds for the family that owns the vehicle.

[boybi]

I don't know why the dash occupies so much space? Maybe they should have trimmed it down a bit, to allow for more usable front space and better frontal visibility.

i agree, when i checked one of the units on display, tumatama yung tuhod ko dun sa center dash.

[likot]

electronically powered ang door knob sa likod. kahit tulak mo lang ng daliri mo bubukas. ganon rin ba sa innova???

[luckytruck]

he didn't even mention the rear seats can be adjusted like a lay-z-boy. sarap sarap umupo sa likod, parang nasa business class sa airplane.

yup, it is fast, and the suspension is great. we tested the test drive unit going up the hills of the Dole Plantation and it was superb.

andy

andy

[Blackraven]

I saw a black one as it was entering rockwell.

Ganda talagang tignan. This car does look amazing in black.

With this, parang dumadami na ang nakikita kong Grandis on our roads.

Especially since Honda doesn't have the JDM Odyssey here, Mitsu doesn't have to worry about competition from the former.

[ecport]

Hello. Have been going through the various forum topics and have found the input and feedback very helpful. Am currently looking to replace my Kia Carnival and considering the Mitsubishi Grandis. Unfortunately, I have not found any first hand owner experience or write up. Would any of you care to post or share your experience? I have looked at the Fortuner, Starex, Venture, Innova, Previa. I saw the posting yesterday of the new Sedona but with my terrible experience with Kia, Wheels and their after sales service, I have no intention of getting any Kia product anymore.

I have visited Diamond Motors twice already and my wife likes the Grandis as she is the one driving the Carnival. Parang kotse, medyo mababa lang ang ground clearance but seems more manageable to drive and park than the bigger Carvnival. I noticed that the spare tire is really designed as a spare. It is half the width of the regular tire and designed to be used only for emergencies.

Appreciate any feedback or thoughts on the Grandis. Thanks.

[theveed]

Hello po and welcome...

Please try the Search box on top of the page, or just skim through the "SIMILAR THREADS" box at the bottom of this page for previous discussions of the sharp looking Grandis

[number001]

Try these previous threads

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...hlight=grandis

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...hlight=grandis