Mitsubishi launches cut-price ES versions of ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander PHEV

Entry pricing for Mitsubishi’s ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outland PHEV ranges have tumbled following the introduction of the new ES base grade into each model line-up.

The addition of the new grade into the Mitsubishi ASX range lowers the starting point into the model by $1510. The ASX in ES guise with a manual gearbox lists for $23,490, while a CVT auto commands another $2000.

Sitting below the previous LS entry-level in the three-grade line-up, the ES comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, air-conditioning, display screen with reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a four-speaker stereo and digital radio.

The ASX ES can also be optioned with the $1500 'ADAS' safety pack bringing AEB, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and reversing sensors.

Getting into an Eclipse Cross now costs almost $510 less with the addition of the ES at $29,990. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, dual-zone climate control, paddle shifters, display screen with reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo and digital radio.

The ASX ES gets a display screen with reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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The Eclipse Cross gets dual-zone climate control, paddle shifters and digital radio.

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Inside the Outlander, standard equipment includes power front seats and dual-zone climate control.

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The ES has the same 110kW/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine as the rest of the grades in the range.

The Outlander PHEV was previously available in the high-spec Exceed grade for $55,490 and the LS for $50,490 but the introduction of the ES version now means buyers can get into the petrol electric hybrid SUV for $4500 less at $45,990. 

Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, proximity key, power front seats, dual-zone climate control, display screen with reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and digital radio.

The Outlander PHEV ES can also be optioned with the ADAS safety package for $1500. 

After the Triton ute, the ASX is Mitsubishi’s best-selling vehicle with more than 12,000 sales year-to-date, making it the most popular small SUV in Australia.

Does an new base grade ES make getting into an ASX, Eclipse Cross or Outlander PHEV sound even more appealing to you? Tell us what you think in the comments below.