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Mitsubishi ASX Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & News

Mitsubishi ASX Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & News

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$24,490

The 2010 ASX wasn't Mitsubishi's first foray into the small, city-based SUV sphere – that honour went to the chunky little go-anywhere Pajero iO offered from the late '90s to the mid-2000s.

Based on the CJ Lancer small-car platform, the ASX was a slow burner initially, but keen pricing, competitive equipment levels, good looks and lots of interior space for a small SUV helped it garner a strong following right into the 2020s.

At first turbo-diesel as well as all-wheel drive versions were available, but after a series of small facelifts, the range settled down to the mainstay 2.0-litre petrol or – from the late-2019 makeover – a gutsier 2.4-litre petrol option. Both drive the front wheels only.

Current prices range from $24,490 for the ASX GS (2WD) to $35,240 for the ASX Exceed (2WD).

This vehicle is also known as The Mitsubishi ASX is also known as Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in markets outside Australia..

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7.6L/100km (combined)
SUV
Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Rating Summary
Price and features
6
Practicality
7
Driving
7
Safety
4
Overview
Likes
Dead simple to operate
Still looks neat and tidy for styling
Spacious cabin space for class
Dislikes
Bloody old tech compared to rivals
Missing important safety features
More expensive for very little gain

Mitsubishi ASX News

UPCOMING MODELS
The 2025 Mitsubishi ASX hybrid successor we really want: Mitsubishi XForce hybrid debuts in Thailand with Toyota-style plugless hybrid system. But will it ever make it to Australia to challenge the Hyundai Kona or Haval Jolion?
21 Mar 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Goodbye Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, hello Grandis? 2025 Mitsubishi Grandis to debut in Europe as hybrid rival to Nissan Qashqai, Kia Seltos, and Haval Jolion
24 Feb 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Current Mitsubishi ASX is no more. Cut-price popular SUV's replacement confirmed: 2025 Mitsubishi ASX small SUV with potential hybrid power to ready for battle with the Hyundai Kona, Toyota Corolla Cross and MG ZS
17 Jan 2025
SALES
How are these cars still popular? The oldest new cars still on sale including the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Toyota HiLux, Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX that buyers can't get enough of
14 Jan 2025
OPINION
How this brand fought back in 2024: Why Mitsubishi isn't going quietly against cut-price Chinese challengers from MG, GWM, Chery and more | Analysis
21 Dec 2024
SPECULATION
Popular small SUV will soldier on for three more years: 2027 Mitsubishi ASX to be Xforce-based small SUV known as Outlander Sport to rival Toyota Corolla Cross: Reports
10 Sep 2024
SPECULATION
2025 Mitsubishi ASX: Everything we know about the new rival to the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid and MG ZS
6 Jul 2024
SALES
Age is no barrier to sales success: Australia's oldest new cars like the Toyota HiLux, MG3, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series are still popular
11 Jun 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
Hybrid and electric Mitsubishi models promised in Australia as brand teases next Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander SUV update, Delica off-road van and Pajero replacement
6 Jun 2024
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Mitsubishi ASX Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mitsubishi ASX varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $24,490 and going to $35,240 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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Mitsubishi ASX Accessories

Standard accessories for the ASX include turn-key operation, LED headlights, DRLs, front fog lights, electric side mirrors, two USB-A ports, two 12-volt sockets, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Bluetooth, digital radio, four-speaker sound system, reversing camera, air-conditioning, dust and pollen filter, and child safety locks on rear doors.

Mitsubishi ASX FAQs

What year did Mitsubishi start using a CVT on the ASX?

The ASX was launched in Australia in 2010 and from the very start was offered with a CVT transmission, as well as a conventional manual transmission, depending on what specification you chose. The ASX’s CVT differs from some by having six fixed steps which makes the car feel and sound a little less alien to drive, but also potentially sacrifices a small degree of efficiency. That’s because the CVT is most efficient when allowed to use an infinite range of just-so ratios, rather than the six fixed ones Mitsubishi specified.

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2019 Mitsubishi ASX media screen is frozen

First things first. Your daughter’s car came with a five-year warranty. That warranty will have started when the car was first registered. So job one is to see if it’s still within that five-year/100,000km window and, if it is, make this Mitsubishi’s problem. Even if the car is slightly out of warranty, if it’s been serviced properly, you might find Mitsubishi will meet you part-way with the cost of repairs.

Beyond that, the touch-screen function has either failed or the unit has experienced a moment of electronic confusion. See if there’s a reset function for the head unit and if there is, perform the reset and see if it comes back to life. The other thing to try would be to disconnect the car’s battery for at least ten minutes and see if the screen recovers when you reconnect the battery.

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Oil problems with my 2016 Mitsubishi ASX

This is a very common problem for owners of modern turbo-diesel cars who only do short, stop-start runs in city or suburban traffic. When the engine and exhaust can’t get hot enough for a DPF burn-off, the computer dumps extra fuel into the engine to get everything hot. If some of this excess fuel gets into the engine’s sump, it can force the level of the sump to rise, leading to the warning light you’ve just seen.

In the worst-case scenario, this fuel in the sump will dilute the lubricating oil and that can lead to a damaged engine. But as you’ve found, even if that isn’t the case, there’s still a price to pay to manually force the DPF to burn off as well as change the oil for fresh, undiluted stuff.

The solution is to make sure you drive the car for at least half an hour at freeway speeds once or twice a month. That will get things hot enough for a complete DPF burn and will keep you out of the workshop. Mind you, making this sort of effort might cost you more than the fuel savings you gain from owning a diesel car. This is just one reason a modern turbo-diesel is not ideal for every consumer.

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Mitsubishi ASX Colours

Black
Lightning Blue
Red Diamond
Sterling Silver
Titanium
White
White Diamond

Mitsubishi ASX Boot Space

For the class, the ASX has a large boot capacity at 393L when all seats are in use but it can be bumped up to 1193L (1143L for the GSR and Exceed models) when you fold the rear row.

The boot space features a retractable cargo cover and a space-saver spare wheel but no model gets a powered tailgate.

Mitsubishi ASX Interior

The features and styling of the ASX cabin are fairly similar across the grades until you hit the two top grades; where the heavier use of plastics on panelling, accents, the gear-shifter and steering wheel are replaced by softer touchpoints and synthetic leather.

The dashboard is headlined by an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, analogue instrument cluster and lots of traditional elements in the form of physical buttons, dials and touchpoints.

The cabin is overall pleasant but it doesn’t wow.

A panoramic sunroof is available on the Exceed grade.

Mitsubishi ASX Engine

The GS (both manual and auto variants), ES, MR and LS models have a two-wheel-drive drivetrain and share the same 2.0L four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 110kW of power and 197Nm of torque.

The GS manual variant has five gears, while all other variants have a continuously variable transmission.

The GSR and Exceed models share a 2.4L four-cylinder petrol engine which produces 123kW of power and 222Nm of torque.

Mitsubishi ASX Seats

The Mitsubishi ASX features five seats in a 2/3 configuration.

The second row has a 60/40 split and a fold-down armrest with two cupholders. This row folds flat when stored.

The drivers seat features manual adjustments in all but the top Exceed grade, and heated front seats are also only available on this top model.

The GS, ES, MR and LS models have black cloth upholstery; while the GSR model features black microsuede with synthetic leather accents.

The top Exceed grade has leather appointed upholstery.

Mitsubishi ASX Speed

None of the ASX grades have an official 0-100km/h sprint time but all would be able to achieve a sprint time of under 10-seconds.

All models have an estimated top speed of around 180km/h.

Mitsubishi ASX Range

The manual GS has an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.7L/100km and coupled with its 63L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 818km.

The GS (auto), ES, MR, and LS have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.6L/100km and coupled with their 63L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 829km.

The GSR and Exceed have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.9L/100km and coupled with their 63L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 797km.

Mitsubishi recommends a minimum 91RON unleaded petrol to be used for all ASX models.