Mitsubishi ASX Aspire 2026 review: snapshot

The midway point of the Mitsubishi ASX line-up is the Aspire, and it represents the best value of the lot. 

It comes in at $42,690 before on-road costs, meaning the ASX is now firmly at the higher end of the small SUV segment, among rivals like the Mazda CX-30, Nissan Qashqai, Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek. 

The new gen is not related in any way to the model it replaces. That was based on a Mitsubishi platform and this one is based on the current Renault Captur, thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

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Power comes from a Renault 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine offering up 113kW/270Nm. It’s paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels only.

Fuel use is 6.4L/100km, which is not bad. It uses 91 RON fuel and has a 48-litre tank which makes for a theoretical driving range of about 750km.

On top of the LS spec, the Aspire gains Google built-in with integrated Google Maps, Play and Assistant, as well as in-house sat-nav, three drive modes (Comfort, Sport, Perso), auto-dimming rear-view mirror, wireless device charger, privacy glass, 18-inch alloy wheels and power-folding mirrors.

It shares with the LS a 10.4-inch multimedia screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio, digital driver display, USB-C ports, proximity key, keyless entry and start, single-zone climate control, power and heated door mirrors.

It is available with Mitsubishi’s extended 10-year/200,000km warranty and 10 years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.