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The 2018 Mitsubishi ASX range of configurations is currently priced from $8,500.
Our most recent review of the 2018 Mitsubishi ASX resulted in a score of 7.1 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton had this to say at the time: It might be an ageing product, but if you're willing to treat the ASX gently then its practicality perks and five-year warranty could still make it smart buying. The top-of-the-range cars are expensive, though, so if it's simple load lugging you're after, consider shopping at the cheaper end of the ASX family.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Andrew Chesterton liked most about this particular version of the Mitsubishi ASX: Plenty of space in the cabin, Five-year warranty, Upgraded safety tech is standard
The 2018 Mitsubishi ASX carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mitsubishi ASX is also known as Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in markets outside Australia.
The Mitsubishi ASX 2018 prices range from $13,860 for the basic trim level SUV LS (2WD) to $26,400 for the top of the range SUV Black Edition (2WD).
Both the petrol and diesel versions of the 2018 ASX used a timing chain rather than a toother rubber timing belt. That means both engines’ timing chains should be good for the life of the engine, although in practice that hasn’t always been the case and some engines do, in fact, need new timing chains if wear develops in the chain or its tensioners. Neither Mitsubishi engine has thus far demonstrated that trait, however, and it’s far less common if the engine has been serviced correctly.
The task of the timing chain or timing belt is exactly the same: They take drive from the engine’s crankshaft to the camshaft and, in the process, keep all the moving parts in harmony. Many car makers moved away from a timing chain to the rubber, toothed drive belt as a way of simplifying engine design and driving down the cost of each engine. The rubber timing belt is also quieter in its operation and is also less prone to stretching (as a timing chain can) so the camshaft stays in perfect synch with the rest of the engine’s rotating parts. It’s a simpler design because it doesn’t need to be tensioned via oil pressure from the engine as many timing chain systems are.
The timing chain, meanwhile, is preferred by some manufacturers because it should last the lifetime of the engine and never need replacement. This isn’t always the case, however, and some engine designs from a variety of manufacturers suffer problems in this regard. But, in a properly maintained engine of sound design, the timing chain should never need attention, while the rubber timing belt generally requires periodic replacement, typically between 60,000 and 120,000km depending on the manufacturer.
An MY18-model Mitusibishi ASX LS should set you back between $15,000 and $20,000 depending on kilometres and its overall condition. Whether you look at a 2WD or 4x4 model it doesn’t seem to change the 2018-model’s valuation.
It's hard to recommend a car that would suit you without knowing more about what you want to do with it, but I would suggest you avoid sporty models, low-profile tyres, and consider an SUV such as a Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Qashqai, or Renault Captur.
Mitsubishi ASX Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Black Edition (2WD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.6L/100km
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ES (2WD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
7.7L/100km
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LS (4WD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.3L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.0L/100km
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