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Compact crossovers have long won a leading position in world markets as a separate class of cars. Every self-respecting manufacturer produces such models. The well-known Mitsubishi brand is no exception. Their crossover came out under the name ASX.

With the release of the model, sales picked up momentum. And this is not surprising. After all, according to statistics When choosing a vehicle, 30% of buyers evaluate its design first. And on this point, the manufacturer tried especially hard.

Two years after the release of the first version, the updated ASX appeared. This aggressive car attracts many buyers. The modified version looks more toned, dynamic and technologically advanced. Car sales have grown significantly. Attractive appearance, reasonable price with convenience and quality conquer many buyers. The creation of the Mitsubishi ASX should prove to be a turning point for the company. This is a new version of crossovers that should completely change the way classic cars, pickups and SUVs are viewed. Such crossovers are becoming more and more popular every year. After all, the whole family can comfortably stay in his salon. The luggage compartment can easily accommodate Sunday shopping. Well, 100 percent parking is achieved thanks to the convenient ground clearance and the compact size of the vehicle itself.

Owner reviews

Feedback from Michael, Mitsubishi ASX, Peter

I have been using this car for three years. And I don't feel particularly happy about this. For three years, most of the time I drove on a dirt road, I drove very little around the city. He started up the car even on long trips, drove his family to the sea and back. About Mitsubishi ASX, many reviews of owners in shortcomings always claim that poor sound insulation. With this, perhaps, I agree. The motor of the car is of course very reliable. However, at revolutions of more than two and a half thousand, you have to turn on the radio and speak in a full voice so that passengers can hear. The Mitsubishi ASX is ideal for light off-road and asphalt applications. But dynamic driving in ACH is not for those who have good hearing and a sense of beauty. And if in the summer, even on light off-road, the handling is excellent, then in the winter everything is very bad. It was in the winter that this vehicle showed itself in all its glory. The first gear is short, you immediately have to switch to the second with a slight re-gasification so that the car runs vnatyag. Sometimes it’s even scary to drive on the road. Even the smallest snow drifts tear the car down and pull it to the side of the road. I can say for sure that this unit is not for beginners.
Once he even tried to turn around in a narrow area covered with snow about 5 centimeters high in winter. I felt like an excellent driver and seemed to know the car well. But only it seemed. Still, I got one, albeit not a big dent on the "priest". It is problematic to leave in the yard and even more difficult to drive up a small hill. But he simply polishes great. In general, those who want to test the endurance of their nervous system and practice driving skills can safely buy the Mitsubishi ASX. I don't even want to talk about winter camping trips. Terribly worn out during this time. Finally sold.

Reviewed by Alexander, Mitsubishi ASX, Samara
I bought a car, one might say by accident. I urgently needed a vehicle, so I didn't even hope for something good for that kind of money. In appearance, of course, I like it very much. Aggressive and sporty body lines, headlights and more. However, according to the owners' reviews, I read the minuses about the Mitsubishi ASX only after the purchase. And only after two years of operation I realized that I completely agree with most of them. The only good news is that the car has a low gas mileage, just what I needed. However, everything else is a bit tight. For example, a vehicle accelerates very slowly on a fast lane. Sometimes you even have to follow the truck. Very annoying, especially when I'm in a hurry. Very small trunk. I often go to nature, dacha, barbecue. So, very few things fit in the trunk. It is necessary to fold the rest in the back seat. And it's good if there are no passengers. I weigh 90 kilograms and in two years I saw that the driver's seat was squeezed. All savings on low gas mileage are more than offset by expensive components. This is my fourth car and during this time I have not yet spent so much money on maintenance.
It skids terribly on a slippery track. No winter tires save you, although I approach its choice with great responsibility. Therefore, in winter I do not drive a child in a car at all. And yet, the brakes are constantly creaking. Although, probably, this problem is only with my car. The second maintenance was carried out, but the brakes cannot be fixed. In general, if I had chosen at that time, I would naturally have chosen a better brand and model.

Reviewed by Sergey, Mitsubishi ASX, Krasnodar
After reading a lot of owner reviews about the Mitsubishi ASX, I was very surprised that there are more advantages than disadvantages. To be honest, when I took a new car in the cabin, I was completely sure that there would be no serious problems with it for about a couple of years. But the Mitsubishi ASX showed its shortcomings six months later. The car was parked in a garage outside the city. There was a small blizzard, the motor failed, the wipers did not work. On the road on a busy highway, a non-freeze froze. As a result, I found myself on a high road in winter with such a ridiculous malfunction. In addition, everything under the hood was covered with snow. I was just shocked. I called the dealers to consult, in the end they do not know anything and no one except me opens the hood. The wipers were repaired, but now they only work every other time, as if by mood. Officials replaced them for free.
I also ran into the "engine" icon on the control panel. The dealers have corrected the problem. As soon as we left them, the signal came on again. I came back, carried out diagnostics, and so on all the time. They have already begun to recognize my Mitsubishi ASX from afar. It is also annoying that the side mirrors and the rearview mirror distort the picture.
Of the advantages, I can only note a good power steering, the steering wheel is light and obedient. The driver has a high seating position, a very comfortable seat, and the back does not get tired during long trips.

Review of Nikolay, Mitsubishi ASX, Perm
Mitsubishi ASX is very unreliable. With the reviews of the owners about all the shortcomings and disadvantages of Mitsubishi ASX, I completely agree. I had a lot of choice. But at that time I was more attracted by the muscular appearance and clearance of 19 centimeters. Another Mitsubishi company specializes in the production of SUVs. At that time, such arguments seemed to me strong, and here I am. Extraneous noise from the side of the power unit appeared after 3000 km. Came to the service. There, under warranty, the generator was changed. Now stands the old model with a bypass clutch. It turns out that the Japanese make it with a direct drive to save money. Therefore, the belt slips and causes various noise and vibration. A strange noise is now heard, which at first manifested itself as a strong crackling when you press the gas pedal while driving. At first, this sound was like the sound of valves. Over time, this sound intensified. And knocks like a bucket of nails. But now, not only when you press the gas pedal in motion, but also when starting the movement at the start, and sometimes even while driving. We cannot determine the patterns of the appearance of noise in any way. I was already exhausted. I practically do not go on it. Only to the service station and back. True, they treat my problem with understanding and fuss, trying to find the cause of the problem. This is perhaps the only merit in buying this bucket. During long examinations, it was revealed that gasoline does not in any way affect the eerie sounds, the candles are all normal. Diagnostics of the power unit does not show anything even with knocks. I doubt very much that Mitsubishi representatives will confirm their advertising slogan “reliable”. I have been suffering with this problem for a very long time. These knocks were so annoying that I’m driving a different car now. This is so ... we fix it on the sly.

Review of Maxim, Mitsubishi ASX
The Mitsubishi ASX is not only not reliable, but also uncomfortable. Many times I regretted my purchase. The only thing that attracts many buyers is the appearance of Mitsubishi cars. Also, the price for some models, including asx, is acceptable for many. But don't be fooled, you won't find a good car for a low price. And her ground clearance is really comfortable. When parking, if necessary, I can drive onto the curb. But this is the only merit. Better save up and buy a more decent and reliable vehicle.
The car is very clumsy. The manufacturer promised that the Mitsubishi ASX is perfect for urban environments. But this is far from the case. Very poor finish. Small scratches and scuffs are already everywhere. It is unpleasant and uncomfortable to drive in such a cabin. Terrible seats. Sometimes it looks like a plastic net under the fabric. I just want to cut it open and see what has been pushed into this model. The thresholds are very scratched. Solaris is much better in this regard. I sit in it very carefully, so again, it's uncomfortable.
Unreasonably expensive components. I would like to highlight this point separately. It seems to be new, but after a short time they fail. For example, a black frame on a radiator grill costs twelve thousand. That's what I gave that kind of money for !?
For the front passenger, blown glass blows into the eyes. And this is no matter how tall the passenger is. Well, as if there is no trunk at all. Well, that's unthinkable. How can such a big car have such a small trunk? Nothing fits there at all. From the metal tongue of the belt, the pillars of the body were cut. Notches have formed on the plastic in the place where the front seat belts are installed. When speeding up, the variator roars very strongly in the cabin. And in general, there is no sound insulation in the car. As if, when creating the Mitsubishi ASX, the manufacturer simply crossed out noise insulation from the list of important comfort points. Surprised that at such a price the door trim is like a Lada. Weak power unit. There is no additional option such as daylight for the rear seats. Although if there were not so many shortcomings, then I probably would not have remembered for the lighting.

Every time I am convinced that Mitsubishi ASX should be cheaper. And the more people buy it, the more negative reviews I see on the site later.

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Since the start of 2013, information has appeared that Mitsubishi plans to carry out a minor restyling for the compact SUV "ASX", as a result of which the car will be able to get a different finish on some interior details and will undergo modifications in appearance. However, in spite of this, the company decided not to raise the price of the car, in other words, the salons of official dealers will sell this restyled SUV at the price of last year's cars. Without a doubt, Mitsubishi ASX is one of the most popular crossovers in the Russian Federation. The entire Mitsubishi lineup.

Exterior

When designing the compact crossover ASX, the design and engineering staff from Japan took a simple and correct path. For the base, a model was taken, which is a larger machine - Mitsubishi Outlander CL of the second generation, which was able to lower and make a more sloping roof, lower the level of the front overhang by 95 mm and cut the rear by 250 mm. Thanks to this downgrade solution, the Mitsubishi ASX was produced, which can truly be called compact. Interestingly, the dimensions of the wheelbase of the donor base remain the same. It is also important that the car produced by Japanese engineers in the future made it possible to produce such cars as the Citroen C4 Aircross and Peugeot 4008. The body paint has a wide choice of enamel colors, including the presence of white, white mother of pearl, black mother of pearl, and metallic - silver, dark blue, turquoise, red and gray.

In general, the appearance of the car, which represents the compact Mitsubishi crossover, flaunts with 3 diamonds on the lining of the large trapezoid of the false radiator grill, which immediately makes it similar to the Outlander XL and the Lancer X sedan.Its external characteristics are very similar to the models before the update, because the design the composition only slightly corrected the grille and the front and rear bumpers. In all other respects, the appearance of the Japanese compact crossover has remained the same - there is the presence of all those strict lines of a wedge-shaped body, an inflated window sill line, large doorways falling to the rear of the roof, lean stern, moderate stamping of wheel arches, neat rear and front bumpers, strict light - an amplifying system, where there is even an LED filling at the stern. There is also, it seems to everyone, the familiar protection of the lower part of the car, where black plastic is used, which is able to cope with the impact of stones and sand that can fly from under the wheels.

Speaking of the bodywork of the ASX, here it was produced using high strength steel and covered with an anti-corrosion and anti-gravel coating on the lower part. The front fenders are made of plastic, and even the fact that the car is dominated by chopped shape, the drag coefficient is only 0.32 Cx. The car company understood that there would be a demand for cars in the Russian Federation, so they complete batteries for difficult operating conditions, which have an increased capacity, antifreeze that can withstand temperatures up to minus 40 degrees, a reconfigured power unit control unit (cold start ) and the heated front seats. The 2013 update brought fresh bumpers to the brand and mainly affected the front bumper, which has become more coherent by eliminating the large, prominent insert at the bottom and reshaping the fog lamp mounting positions. The shape of the grille pattern has been slightly changed. What's more, the exterior trim now features an abundance of chrome parts, resulting in a sleek and stylish look. In general, the entire external appearance of the Mitsubishi ASX crossover has a sporty style, which seems to hint that the car is dynamic and modern.

Vehicle dimensions

In terms of external dimensions, the Mitsubishi ASX is 4,295 mm in length, 1,770 mm in width, 1,625 mm in height, the wheelbase is at the level of 2,670 mm, the ground clearance level is 195 mm, which is very good for a similar car, given its purpose and quality of our roads. As wheels, 16- and 17-inch rims are presented, made of steel or light alloy. Optionally, you can order alloy wheels, designed for 18 inches.

Interior

Mitsubishi ASX has not acquired major changes that could be found in the car interior. The crossover is still five-seater, and all the arrangements of the controls installed on the front panel and the center console have not received global changes either. Among the novelties, one can distinguish the appearance of a new steering wheel, new materials for finishing the seats, which have become of improved quality, metal inserts began to be installed on the door panels, which gave a variety in the design moment to the coupe. There are also other navigation and audio systems that support SD cards - now you can upload new maps. The top modification Mitsubishi ASX has a panoramic roof with LED backlighting and adjustable brightness modes. It turns out that in the daytime, the driver and the passengers sitting next to him will be able to admire the sky through the glass roof, and at night they will be delighted with designer lighting, which creates its own special aura from inside the car.

The interior of the updated SUV from Japan was qualitatively assembled from materials that are pleasant to the touch, where you can find the presence of soft plastic, textured fabric upholstery and leather upholstery of the seats. In the driver's seat, you can find a small steering wheel that fits quite comfortably in your hands, and the presence of a steering column adjustment in four directions will be very useful. All sensors and devices are quite informative, devices are located in a pair of deep wells, between which there is a board computer display with a color information screen. The driver's seat has mechanical adjustments at its disposal (as a separate option, an electrically operated function can be purchased), and provides a high and comfortable seating position, but too dense padding can cause fatigue in the lumbar areas if your journey takes too long. There is an armrest between the seats, a small space for small bags, and glass slots, which are perfect for storing small things. The level of glazing provides the car with good visibility, and they are perfectly complemented by side volumetric rear-view mirrors.

Located in front, the panel, together with the center console, pleases with its pleasant, soft outline. It depends on what equipment will be installed, the Japanese Mitsubishi ASX crossover, places a radio tape recorder on the console (radio, CD, support for MP3, AUX and 4 or 6 speakers), or advanced Rockford Fostgate music (subwoofer and 9 speakers), you can optionally purchase a multimedia system with support for touch input (the presence of a navigator, CD, DVD, USB, Bluetooth and a rear-view camera). There is also air conditioning or climate control, where an air duct can supply air to the legs of the passengers sitting behind. The second row has a rather large size, partly due to the massive dimensions of the wheel base, where three people can fit, one being on the back sofa will be a little uncomfortable, due to the vertical landing and low ceiling, which can be attributed to small side windows, which can cause a feeling of stiffness. The luggage compartment, by the way, has not a record 415 liters of usable space; a full-size spare wheel is located in the floor. If necessary, the entire 2nd row of seats can be folded down, resulting in an almost flat area and 1,219 liters of free space. The large rear door provides a rather large rectangular opening, however, the loading height is small.

Specifications

Speaking about the technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi ASX, we can safely say that there is something to choose from among the power units. Three engines were reserved for the Japanese crossover.

• 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 117 horsepower. It is synchronized with a 5-speed manual gearbox and 2 WD front-wheel drive. With this engine, the car reaches the first mark of 100 km / h in 11.4 seconds, and its top speed is 184 km / h. The appetite of the first engine is not so gluttonous, from 5 liters on the highway to 7.8 liters in city mode. In reality, the car takes 6.5-7.5 liters per hundred on the highway, and in the city it takes 10-11 liters. Each cylinder has 4 valves, which are controlled by the electronic valve timing control MIVEC. The motor is constructed on the platform of an all-aluminum block and is equipped with an ECU-MULTI distributed injection system, as well as a chain-driven gas distribution mechanism with a pair of DOHC camshafts.
• 1.8 liters, the power of which is at the level of 140 horses. It works in conjunction with an automatic transmission (CVT variator) and also has four-wheel drive on the front axle 2 WD. With this power unit, the car reaches the first hundred in 13.1 seconds, and the top speed is at around 186 km / h. According to the passport, the engine is from 6.4 liters on the highway, and in urban conditions - 9.8 liters. Real fuel consumption outside the city will be 7.5-8.5 liters, and in urban conditions 11-12 liters, with heavy traffic jams, this figure can increase to 14 liters per 100 km. The engine was designed on the GEMA platform, and such firms as Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Chrysler took part in its development.
• 2.0 liters, with a capacity of 150 horsepower. This power unit works with an automatic CVT variator, which can connect the Multi-Select 4 WD all-wheel drive system, which has three modes of operation: 2WD - all-wheel drive automatically connected, 4WD - constant torque distribution along the axes and Lock mode, where quickly the electromagnetic clutch is triggered, however, unfortunately, no blocking. With the latest powertrain, the car accelerates to the first hundred in 11.9 seconds, and the top speed level is at around 188 km / h. According to the passport, the engine eats from 6.8 liters in the country, up to 10.5 liters in the urban cycle. But drivers cannot achieve such indicators, so they declare that a 2.0-liter engine requires about 8-9 liters on a country road, and 12-12.5 liters in city mode.

The suspension, Japanese engineers and designers, installed an independent one, with anti-roll bars, where the stands of the famous McPherson company are installed in front, and a multi-link is installed on the rear axle. The electric power steering is responsible for control. Disc brakes are responsible for the braking system, which are already in the basic modification with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Brake override system systems. More advanced versions with more powerful engines (1.8 and 2.0) come with ASTC (Traction Control Stability Control) and Hill Start Assist. The crossover version has reinforced front levers, new silent blocks and retuned shock absorbers.

Mitsubishi ASX safety

The Japanese have always paid close attention to the organization of various vehicle safety systems. This is evident in their Mitsubishi ASX crossover. The car company worried not only about the driver of the SUV, but also about all the passengers sitting next to it. Airbags have been installed almost everywhere, which are designed to prevent possible injuries during an unusual situation on the road. As an additional system, Mitsubishi ASX installed a traction control and stabilization system and an assistance system for possible unexpected braking. There is also the possibility of electronic brake force distribution. You can also find a system for assisting the driver when starting from a standstill on a steep incline, a small pillow for the driver's knees and a special RISE body structure.

Options and prices

Speaking about the pricing policy of the Japanese SUV Mitsubishi ASX, it clearly has a rather large range here. From 969,990 rubles, the Mitsubishi ASX was sold in the initial Inform configuration, where there is a 1.6-liter engine with 117 horses and a manual 5-speed box. The implementation of the full Exclusive package with a 2.-liter power unit designed for 150 horsepower and a 4WD variator transmission, which also includes a leather interior, an electric driver's seat, a panoramic roof, a navigation system, xenon and climate control, will cost already 1,599,990 RUB The top-of-the-range models feature LED running lights, which have been placed next to the fog lights in the front bumper and 17-inch wheels of a new design. There are five different trim levels in total: Invite, Intense, Instyle, Ultimate and Exclusive.

Prices and configuration

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
1.8 Invite CVT (S04)	1 089 990	gasoline 1.8 (140 HP)	variable speed drive	front
1.8 Intense CVT (S11)	1 169 990	gasoline 1.8 (140 HP)	variable speed drive	front
1.8 Instyle CVT (S05)	1 259 990	gasoline 1.8 (140 HP)	variable speed drive	front
2.0 Invite CVT (S04)	1 279 990	gasoline 2.0 (150 HP)	variable speed drive	full
2.0 Intense CVT (S12)	1 309 990	gasoline 2.0 (150 HP)	variable speed drive	full
2.0 Instyle CVT (S06)	1 429 990	gasoline 2.0 (150 HP)	variable speed drive	full
2.0 Ultimate CVT (S07)	1 549 990	gasoline 2.0 (150 HP)	variable speed drive	full
2.0 Exclusive CVT (S08)	1 599 990	gasoline 2.0 (150 HP)	variable speed drive	full

Pros and cons of Mitsubishi ASH

The advantages of the Mitsubishi ASX are:

1. Nice appearance of the car;
2. Good handling of the car;
3. Ergonomic suspension;
4. A large arsenal of rich equipment;
5. Acceptable ground clearance of the Japanese;
6. The presence of a comfortable and spacious interior;
7. There is a choice among gasoline engines (there are 3 of them);
8. Acceptable pricing policy of the company;
9. Power units have moderate fuel consumption;
10. Good visibility;
11. An integrated approach to the level of security;
12. The presence of an LED lighting system;
13. The more expensive configuration has four-wheel drive.

The disadvantages are as follows:

• Considerable fuel consumption for the strongest engine;
• You cannot find good dynamism;
• There are not enough compartments inside the car for keeping small items;
• Unsatisfactory sound insulation;
• Insufficient steering wheel control;
• Not very harsh braking system;
• The luggage compartment has a small volume;
• Weak power units;
• Sitting in the back row for three is not so comfortable.

Summing up

After another update, the Mitsubishi car company provided us with a really good Mitsubishi ASX car. One can immediately note its pleasant external design, which is perfectly combined with its characteristics. The car has become sportier, more solid and dynamic. A sufficiently high ground clearance will make it possible to feel more confident when driving in urban conditions and given the quality of our roads. The fact that the designers put the presence of an LED lighting system in the Mitsubishi ASX cannot but make you admire the car, because recently, this option has become more and more popular. The interior of the car is also up to par. Yes, there is no exquisite upholstery, luxurious materials, however, everything is done here simply, but with high quality. The use of leather is also there, but true, in more expensive trim levels. The presence of a touch screen is very handy, if you remember what age of technology we live in today.

If there is enough space in front, then in the rear seats, although three people will fit, they will not feel comfortable, because of the high seating position and the falling roof. The luggage compartment is also not a record, but it will be able to provide everything you need when traveling. Let not the widest, but still it is, the choice of power units. They are not very strong, but they do not consume too much fuel. It's nice that the company was concerned not only for the safety of the driver, but also for the passengers sitting next to it. For this, many different systems have been implemented. Most importantly, this Mitsubishi ASX does not cost as much money as, for example, its competitors. Having the strongest motor will also allow you to experience all the benefits of an all-wheel drive system. Overall, the car turned out to be excellent, balanced and converging well in the price / quality section.

The whole photo session

The updated Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in the spring of 2017. And already in the fall, its sales began, or rather, resumed in Russia. The model has undergone subtle changes ... why?

By and large, maybe it was not worth changing anything in it. As we know from the famous commercial, Japanese cuisine is balanced, so the representative of the Japanese car industry with three diamonds on the emblem is also balanced, there is nowhere better. On the one hand, it is compact, on the other hand, it is capacious, as they say, more inside than outside. Place it next to the Russian LADA XRay and you will see that the two models are very close in size. But how much more spacious in the "Japanese"! I will not compare the numbers, I will just give my measurements. The width of the ASX cabin at the rear is 137 cm, the front is 146 cm, the distance “behind me” is 26 cm. The XRay cabin is clearly smaller in all dimensions.

But the two cars are now similar in design: the ASX has chrome-plated boomerang inserts on the front bumper, very reminiscent of Iksreevs. Also, vertical strips of LED running lights are now integrated into the front bumper. LED steel and headlights, slightly reshaped. The rear bumper has changed, the updated crossover can be easily distinguished by a kind of lining in its lower part.

In general, the car has retained well-balanced proportions, but, unfortunately, this betrays a sad fact: the company saved on updates. The model clearly lacks brightness, "zest", thanks to which it would stand out among a considerable number of similar competitors. One cannot shine among them with chrome on the bumper, and the pseudo-ventilation stickers on the fenders only emphasize "age": these are not in fashion for a long time. The new body color - Alloy Silver - in my opinion, only makes the car look old. The exclusive turquoise color, developed especially for the first generation ASX, suited him much better. This color scheme was called "kawasemi", which is the Japanese name for a kingfisher bird, painted by nature in that color.

There is speculation that the manufacturer deliberately minimized the updates in order to introduce a completely new ASX with more fanfare in the not too distant future. But that's just a guess.

In fact, the compact crossover is not that old, the concept car dates back to 2007, the serial production of the model started in 2010. Updates then happened more than once, but the model remained well recognizable. The fine, neat box body of the Japanese company definitely succeeded externally and, with relatively small dimensions (length - 4.3 m), turned out to be very spacious inside. Will this recognizable silhouette continue in the future? It seems unlikely. The alliance with Nissan is likely to bring the ASX's design closer to the Qashqai environment. In general, this is also not bad, but the originality of the model will disappear.

Now they only tried to embellish it, but how successful? Chrome-plated exterior door handles date back to the 90s of the last century. However, the maximum set of Instyle (about 1.5 million rubles) stands out not only for this. Its shiny handles feature black keyless entry buttons. It also shines with LED headlights.

But the salon, as they say, does not shine ... There are few changes in it, although they are noticeable. A multimedia system with a 7-inch color screen and a single control knob appeared here - the display is fully touch-sensitive. It has few functions (the photographs of the ASX for foreign markets show a much more advanced device). And it's still nice. There is also a rear-view camera, although its "peephole" is easily contaminated to the point of complete invisibility.

The slightly reshaped center console and the new arrangement of the cup holders in the center tunnel can go unnoticed. But the leather variator selector handle is clearly visible. Finishing materials have become better, more noble. True, a well-assembled interior does not free you from the thought of retro style. Everything here is too traditional, without the slightest modernism, which is not so much a necessity in terms of practicality as a requirement of the time. Do you want to be successful in the market? Learn to constantly update, at least fake. Today, the trend is brightness, unusual interior design, if you like - space "motives". ASX in this regard is very "down to earth". And the devices of a completely new test variant resemble a very "run" copy. Is it really so? No, just someone turned down the tidy backlight to dim.

The on-board computer is also a hello from the past. He has a minimum of functions. The graphics are logical to the limit (the device is similar to the "Outlander" one), but I would like to read more "news" on this screen. But the ASX interior cannot be blamed for squeakiness, even when driving off-road. The only "cricket" was put here ... in the dealership. Extraneous sound comes from under the lining of the left A-pillar, on which the security LED has appeared.

The three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is an absolute plus. Climate control (also available only in the maximum version of Instyle) is controlled by a standard type of round knobs, nothing new here. The front seats (in the top - leather), in general, please both in size and a sense of lateral support. The 137-centimeter-wide rear sofa may appeal to three passengers. Parts of the back of the sofa are folded, thus forming a flat floor, and the volume of the trunk increases from the nominal 384 liters to 1219 liters, that is, three times. The loading height is 75 cm, there is no threshold at the trunk. Under the raised floor there is a dokatka spare wheel.

Torque distribution

There are two engine options for the updated Mitsubishi ASX, both with the proprietary MIVEC variable valve timing system. The 1.6-liter gasoline engine develops 117 hp. With. power and 154 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The second gasoline unit is both "larger" (2.0 liters) and more powerful: 150 liters. With. and 197 Nm. A diesel crossover with a 4N13 engine (Euro-5, DOHC, MIVEC, Common Rail, variable geometry turbine) is not supplied to our country: it is believed that the quality of our fuel is insufficient for it.

With a two-liter gasoline engine, the crossover accelerates from zero to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, and although this figure is not impressive, in fact, this car cannot be blamed for the lack of dynamics. He's a real zest! Moreover, despite the fact that the passport torque is reached at 4200 rpm, a powerful increase in thrust can be felt already at 2000 rpm.

The updated Mitsubishi ASX is built on the proprietary GS platform. MacPherson struts are used in the front suspension, and a set of wishbones in the rear. Brakes - disc front and rear. The steering gear is with electric power steering. The steering wheel, by modern standards, is "long": almost three and a half turns from lock to lock.

The engine and transmission control system (here the variator) is sensitive to the driver's mood. If he is in a hurry and drowns the gas pedal, the response of the car is accelerated. With a relatively calm pace of movement, the thrust in the operating speed range develops smoothly, without picking up.

The variator also changes gears evenly, without noticeable jolts. Manual mode becomes available by pressing any of the paddle shifters at any moment of movement. Automation will not allow erroneous switching either up or down. Does it make sense to use manual mode to improve overclocking? In the case of the 150-horsepower ASX, yes. In D mode, the vehicle accelerates from 80 to 120 km / h in approximately 8 seconds. In fifth gear, this time increases to 12 s, in fourth gear it is reduced to 7 s. The acceleration is evident.

During acceleration, the engine does not "growl", and in general, relative silence reigns in the cabin at high speed. The oncoming air flow begins to make noise only at 120-130 km / h, and even then it is not too intrusive. Pebbles on the wheel arches do not pound. In theory, huge exterior mirrors should worsen aerodynamics, but I would not change them to smaller ones. There is no standard system for tracking the "blind" zones in the ASX arsenal, but you can get it for a surcharge.

Naturally, the car does not control the lane markings, does not steer into the lane. This is the lot of more expensive models, although such functions are becoming cheaper and more accessible. Perhaps one will appear on the newest ASX (as it became known, its premiere is scheduled for 2020). In the meantime, the crossover, and without it, demonstrates stability on straight high-speed sections, does not require gripping the steering wheel. And maneuvers in a stream with not so noticeable rolls. And quickly, which is not expected from a relatively "long" steering mechanism.

Unfortunately, side mirrors do not help to keep the front door windows clean from dirt in slushy weather. It gradually dries up and forms a gray opaque layer along the bottom of the windows. And the glass of the fifth door becomes soiled to complete invisibility (there is, of course, a "wiper"), and the spoiler, perhaps, only aggravates the situation. The rear view camera lens also gets a lot of dirt.

High efficiency is not the "horse" of a two-liter Japanese crossover, but you can count on a reasonable consumption of 7.5 liters of gasoline per 100 km when driving on the highway without breaking the speed limit. The city indicator is about 11 liters. Important note: the engine easily "digests" 92nd gasoline. This is a good trump card for Mitsubishi crossovers.

We don't ride on three wheels

It so happened that I read the instruction manual for the ASX model after returning from an off-road trip. No, in general, we managed to figure out all the systems without prompting, in fact, in the thick Manual I was interested in only one point: the indication of all-wheel drive modes. I didn’t find what I needed. It was necessary to find out at what speed the 4WD LOCK symbol on the instrument panel is turned off. At 40 km / h and even slightly higher, it still burned, I had to turn it off by pressing the mode selection button. The Management did not reveal this secret to me.

And so - everything is clear without him. The modes of the proprietary all-wheel drive Multi-Select 4WD transmission are changed by pressing the button "in a circle": 2WD - 4WD AUTO - 4WD LOCK - 2WD, etc. The instruction recommends using the 4WD AUTO position when driving on hard surfaces in difficult weather conditions (snow, slush), and use the 4WD LOCK mode off-road. And try not to skid, and also not to go down steep slopes. In general, after the fact, I found out that I acted strictly contrary to the recommendations of the company, because I was crawling along the hills just heartily. The chosen location provided me with a lot of slopes of varying degrees of steepness, and, I must say, the car coped with all the obstacles with confidence. And where he could not cope, we "retreated" with him in time, and the tests were completed without losses.

Known in Russia under the name ASX (the abbreviation stands for Active Sport X-over), the compact crossover from Mitsubishi overseas is called Outlander Sport. Not to be confused: the Sport prefix in our market is carried by the larger Outlander, equipped with a three-liter 230 hp gasoline engine. With. The American version of the ASX, unlike the Russian one, can have an "Outlander" 2.4-liter engine with a capacity of 170 hp under the hood. With. paired with a variator.

So, directing the crossover to a series of steep low bumps, I easily achieved a diagonal hanging. But it was not it that prevented us from moving forward, but the fact that the front right wheel rested against a depression in front of a thick tree root. The car did not take this step. Disabling the stabilization and traction control system did not help: after slipping, the crossover simply doused itself with fans of sand right up to the roof, but did not move forward. I had to give up and go around the obstacle along a less steep route.

On the next descent, he hung out again, and strongly, which I did not expect at all. As well as the fact that the doors of the car in this position began to close a little worse, in contrast to the horizontal plane. But the company stated that the torsional rigidity of the body after restyling increased. But the crossover rolled down without difficulty, after which it easily climbed onto the opposite slope of the ravine. Here, during the test, a front-wheel-drive crossover of the Korean company went on strike a few months ago. The "Japanese" is not a competitor to him in design, but it is close in price, and I would rather vote with a ruble for an all-wheel drive transmission, even if the cars had changed countries of origin. In general, it is clear that even with a great love for fishing and spending time in nature, you do not get off-road so often, besides, you usually plan its possible "severity" depending on what kind of car is under you. But what a pleasure it is - to boldly, confidently climb along such slopes, relatively harmless ravines! I would have known that I would be so lucky with the weather - I would have brought a mountain bike with me. True, perhaps, he would have been cramped in the ASX trunk even with the second row of seats folded down.

Well, if the opposite slope of the ravine is flowers, then maybe climb up the same route along which you went down? The first attempt fails: the car stops, hitting the left front wheel in the notch, which, during the descent, provoked a diagonal hanging. We skid, but not for long, and give up. I turn on the blocking of the interaxle coupling - it does not help. Covering itself with sand, the ASX hangs again at the level of this notch. On the third attempt, with a set of speed, the obstacle was not taken again, it would still be possible to accelerate, but there is a danger of sliding sideways and scratching the metal of the body on the high edge of the track.

For the fourth time I try to climb up to the right, out of the track, on the grass. And here there is not enough speed, and setting it is fraught with the danger of slipping sideways onto a large solid stump. No, that's it, we retreat. Taking a last look from below at the uncaught slope, I saw that a Land Cruser Prado drove up to it. You should have waved your hand to the driver, they say, get down, there is not the slightest danger for you here. But I didn't have time - the SUV turned and drove around the ravine on a flat road. Was it really so cool here? Not really ...

Taking a breeze over a bumpy dirt road is, in general, for the ASX, but not for its passengers. The suspension endures, holds the blows, avoiding breakdowns. The rear axle does not tend to get off the ground in turns and jump to the side. But at the same time, the inside is too hard, even for the driver. You would rather fly out of the seat than lose control.

As an option for the Mitsubishi ASX, a Touring Package is offered, which includes additional noise and vibration isolation of the body, a panoramic sunroof, as well as electronic collision avoidance systems, lane control and automatic high / low beam switching.

And, in fact, it is very easy and pleasant to cope with it, if the ground under the wheels is relatively flat and slightly loose. On a sandy surface, the car, slightly restrained by the stabilization system, makes perfect circles, regardless of the choice of the transmission mode. Turning off the system is almost the same. The radius of the circles almost does not increase, the rear axle does not blow so much, although it clearly picks up, and fountains of sand from under the wheels grow. Very well controlled car!

Of course, the update of the model, carried out in 2017, is intended to increase interest in it in our market, and in the world too. But, in my opinion, it turned out to be very modest, too economical. Competitors - and the ASX has a dime a dozen of them - have long been flaunting more striking design solutions. So, the innovations in the appearance of the model, rather, are designed for its adherents, as well as conservatives. This is, in fact, a signal: hurry up to buy a crossover in its current form, so - neat, balanced - it will no longer be. In the future, in its entourage there will certainly be something too standout, too catchy. This will increase the recognition of the model, since modesty in the market has long been out of value. But the unique "balance" will go away, and with it the old, very favorable prices. Brighter competitors are sometimes a quarter more expensive, but they do not have all-wheel drive. Here, the 4x4 transmission coexists in tandem with excellent handling, predictable behavior off-road. In my opinion, it is worth sacrificing design. And also on the ASX side - the Japanese assembly.

The new Mitsubishi ASX is presented on our market in four versions: Inform, Invite, Intense and Instyle. Two "senior" configurations are equipped with a two-liter petrol engine with a capacity of 150 liters. With. paired with a variator. The 1.6-liter 117-horsepower engine is mated to a manual five-speed gearbox. All-wheel drive is only available with a 2.0-liter engine. The standard equipment of the basic version of Inform (1,099,000 rubles) includes ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, central locking, immobilizer, front and side airbags and air conditioning. The Invite package (1,139,000 rubles) offers heated front seats and an audio system. The Intense version (1,189,000 or 1,339,000 rubles, depending on engine power and drive type) is equipped with an uphill start assistant, an on-board computer, 17-inch alloy wheels, a multifunction steering wheel and roof rails. The maximum set of Instyle (1,479,000 rubles) is distinguished by the presence of a rear view camera, light and rain sensors, engine start / stop buttons, paddle shifters for manual gear selection, a multimedia system with a color touch screen, climate and cruise control.

Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 CVT AWD Specifications
DIMENSIONS, MM	4 295 x 1 770 x 1625
WHEELBASE, MM
ROAD CLEARANCE, MM
LUGGAGE VOLUME, MIN. / MAX., L
FIT WEIGHT, KG
ENGINE'S TYPE	P4, gasoline
WORKING VOLUME, CUBE CM
MAX. POWER, HP / RPM
MAX. TORQUE, NM / RPM
TRANSMISSION	6-speed, variator
MAXIMUM SPEED, km / h
ACCELERATION 0 - 100 km / h, s
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION, L / 100 KM
TANK VOLUME, L

author Andrey Ladygin, columnist for the "MotorPage" portal Publishing site Photo of the author's photo

➖ Poor interior visibility
➖ Hard landing
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ Reliable engine (version 1.8 CVT)
➕ High ground clearance
➕ Cost effective
➕ Manageability

The advantages and disadvantages of Mitsubishi ASX 2018-2019 in a new body are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Mitsubishi ASX with mechanics, CVT, front and all-wheel drive AWD can be found in the stories below.

Owner reviews

What can I say about the first consumer impressions. It's comfortable to drive. The steering wheel is small, turns easily, gently, adjustable in height. I immediately pulled out the first minus from my finger - visibility. The side windows are big and good. Burdocks (mirrors) - big, good. The salon rear mirror and rear window are small, uncomfortable. You can get used to it, but still there is an inconvenience.

In the front, too - thick front struts hide a lot of visibility. You constantly have to look out because of them. Yes, there is a downside - safety, but a good view is also safety. Upset.

The plastic in the cabin was surprisingly not as tough as expected. Yes, before the cars of the early 2000s and 90s, this plastic is like from Paris to Siberia, but even less so in comparison with analogues. Everything is relative. The seats are ordinary. Not the most comfortable, but not Lada either. Landing on the first was very pleasing - high, it is very comfortable to sit down. Only then did the association strengthened - the stool. It is comfortable to sit down, to sit (ride) well ... as if not quite.

The engine is powerful enough, torquey and reliable. Not to say that it is quiet, but again - depending on what you compare it with. If you go 150 km / h - the car does not feel the load, you can give more. The stock is serious. Maintenance - everything is elementary: you can do it yourself, you can in any car service.

Body. Very good paintwork. For 5 years of use, there were both pebbles and large midges. The maximum damage is barely noticeable slivers. In the spring of 2017, some kind of infection in a supermarket parking lot tyrannized the handle of my door with its door and washed away. Nothing criminal either, but the teal remained.

The trunk corresponds to the vehicle class. Not big, but not small either. The rear seats fold down into an almost flat floor, and inside you can easily accommodate four wheels on 16-inch discs.

Review of Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 front-wheel drive CVT

Video review

The car is good in handling, the brakes are flawless. The interior is quite spacious and the trunk is small. The audio system sounds good.

Not a bad car for your money, for 65,000 thousand mileage no breakdowns, it is especially pleasing to start the engine at 30 degrees below zero (almost always the first time). Low consumption of gasoline and a large gas tank allow you to call in at a gas station only once during the whole day of driving.

But the insulation leaves much to be desired. I would also like to have clearer gear changes. In addition, on a muddy road, it quickly splashes the rear.

Review of Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 with mechanics and front-wheel drive 2013

Where can I buy?

For almost 2 years of ownership, I did not regret buying, but at some points I was disappointed. In many reviews it was written that there was poor sound insulation in the cabin, in my configuration it turned out to be not true, the cabin is very quiet and comfortable! It becomes noisy only when, at a speed of about 100 km / h, it is necessary to abruptly and you have to push the pedal to the floor.

The CVT is a bit dull, but a beginner can hardly feel it. For example, if the gas pedal is drowned to the middle and released very sharply, then the car will not think to react to this gesture. It will not even move from its place, so it is necessary to work, as it were, ahead of the curve.

Next, about the handling. The steering wheel is comfortable and with control of various functions. The electric drive is a miracle! The steering wheel turns as if there is no load on it at all. The steering wheel itself is responsive and informative.

Review of Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 (150 HP) 4WD CVT 2012

I bought it at one time for 830,000 rubles (Japanese assembly). The car was worth the money in those years. The design is class, and the capacity is good. The little truck that I used to transport everything that gets in the way. I bought it, sat down and drove off.

The consumption is small, the smallest - 5.3 liters per 100 km. The dynamics are on the level, but the consumption is higher. The handling is perfect. You can also serve yourself - there is plenty of free space under the hood.

So far, I'm not going to change the car, especially since the assembly of new ASXs after 2012 is being carried out in the USA.

Vladimir, review of Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 (117 HP) 2WD mechanics 2012 onwards

The engine, of course, is running in, but even within 2-3 thousand rpm you can feel its high torque. Perhaps the real acceleration to hundreds is really within 11.4 seconds, but, according to the sensations, the car moves more dynamically.

Compared to the previous car, the gear lever moves much easier here, which, on the one hand, is great, but on the other, it requires adaptation. For example, I did not adapt to the first time to include the third gear, I confused it with the fifth. The back, on the contrary, turns on easier and more clearly.

The steering wheel works like a clock. They wrote about excessive lightness in the settings, which creates problems when driving at high speed, but I still don't feel this.

Review of Mitsubishi ASX with mechanics and front wheel drive

The latest news suggests that the return of the model to the Russian market has every chance of success, because Mitsubishi ASX 2018 in a new body (photo) equipment and prices are one of the best deals in the segment. A pleasant fact should be recognized the recently carried out restyling, during which not only the design of the exterior and interior has changed, but also the sound insulation has been improved and the list of equipment has been expanded. Start of sales in RussiaMitsubishiASX 2018 started on September 26 this year. According to the official website, the updated crossover includes 4 configurations (Inform, Invite, Intense and Instyle), 2 engine options (1.6 and 2.0 liters), the same number of gearboxes (manual and variator) and drive type (front and full). Specifications Mitsubishi ASX 2018 in the basic configuration, they provide for the presence under the hood of a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 117 forces, a front axle drive and a 5-speed manual transmission. The initial version of the new Mitsubishi ASX 2018 crossover in the Inform package starts at 1,099,000 rubles.

The configuration and prices of the 2018 Mitsubishi ASX suggest a fairly extensive list of equipment. Basic crossover in Inform configuration Includes: air conditioning, front and rear power windows, steering column and driver's seat height adjustments, heated mirrors, front center armrest, 4-speaker audio and remote central locking. In addition, the price of the Mitsubishi ASX 2018 of the Inform configuration also includes: two front airbags, an anti-lock braking system and an emergency braking assistant Brake Assist. The list of additional optional equipment, offered for a surcharge, consists of aluminum wheel disks (51,600 rubles), fog lights (14,100 rubles), and proprietary parking sensors (17,900 rubles). Regardless of the configuration, including the flagship Instyle, you will have to pay 14 thousand rubles for a metallic paintwork.

Like the basic version, the cost of the Mitsubishi ASX 2018 is picking Invite assumes only a 1.6-liter engine, front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual transmission. The price list starts at 1,139,990 rubles. Useful additions include a proprietary MP3 audio system, heated front seats, and a protective cargo cover. Next on the list Intense equipment offers the most complete range of technical specifications for the Mitsubishi ASX with a new body. Prices start at a level of 1,189,990 rubles, and the list of basic equipment itself is replenished: fog lights, luggage rails on the roof, 16-inch aluminum wheel rims, audio control buttons on the steering wheel, an additional information display on the dashboard, as well as leather trim steering wheel and transmission control lever.

If you pay 150 thousand rubles to the initial price of the Intense configuration, then instead of front-wheel drive, a 5-speed manual transmission and a 117-horsepower 1.6-liter engine, you can get a 2-liter power unit with a capacity of 150 forces in alliance with an all-wheel drive transmission equipped with a variator ... The exact same set of units is presented in the flagship Instyle configuration where the starter motor is not offered at all. The price of the Mitsubishi ASX 2018 in the Instyle package is 1,479,990 rubles. This version of the crossover has at its disposal: leather upholstery, a rear-view camera, climate control, a proprietary audio system with six speakers, rain and light sensors, electric driver's seat adjustments, an automatic parking brake, an engine start with a keyless entry button, an uphill start assistant and Cruise control. Active and passive safety is additionally provided by: front side airbags, front and rear air curtains, driver's knee airbag and ESP stabilization system.

New body

For Mitsubishi ASX 2018 new body (photo) was built on the platform of the older Outlander model. Keeping unchanged the front McPherson and multi-link rear suspension, the model has shorter overhangs. As a result, the overall dimensions have been reduced and are 4295 x 1770 x 1615 (1625 with roof rails) mm. However, the unchanged wheelbase of 2670 mm made it possible to maintain decent space in the cabin. The ground clearance of 195 mm should also be considered an excellent result for this class of crossovers. It is noteworthy that the model in a relatively short time managed to survive two restyling, concerning not only the appearance, but also the technical filling, as a result of which the Japanese managed to bring their brainchild to perfection. Only versions of the Japanese assembly are supplied to Russia, but the appearance is absolutely new body Mitsubishi ASX 2018, as the name suggests, is expected only at the end of next year.

Specifications

The new crossover Mitsubishi ASX 2018 specifications imply the use of 4-cylinder gasoline atmospheric 16-valve engines with variable valve timing. The data of the base 117-strong version with a curb weight of 1365 kg with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed gearbox report 11.4 seconds of acceleration to hundreds and 183 km / h of maximum speed. Average fuel consumption is 6.1 liters per 100 km. Due to the fact that the more powerful (150 hp) two-liter engine is used exclusively with all-wheel drive and a variator, the dynamic characteristics of the model remain at a similar level. This is due to the increased curb weight by 150 kg. As a result, the maximum speed increases to 191 km / h, and acceleration increases to 11.7 seconds upon reaching the first hundred. V technical characteristics of Mitsubishi ASX 2018 model year with a two-liter engine, 7.7 liters of average fuel consumption per 100 km are listed.

Sales start

As mentioned above, Mitsubishi ASX 2018 start of sales in Russia took place on September 26 this year. This is a couple of weeks ahead of the planned premiere at home, where the popular crossover is being marketed under the RVR name. At the same time, in the Land of the Rising Sun, the model is available with only one engine version with a working volume of 1.8 liters with a capacity of 139 forces. Whereas for the Russian market, the Japanese-assembled crossover offers two engines of 1.6 liters (117 hp) and 2.0 liters (150 hp). According to the latest news, during the recent restyling, the model received modified bumpers (rear with an imitation diffuser), lighting equipment and a radiator grill in the X-face style. In the interior of the new crossover, there are new linings, a different more ergonomic arrangement of the keys, improved finishing materials and sound insulation. The list of basic equipment has also been revised. Together with start of sales of Mitsubishi ASX 2018 model year in the new body, both the final configurations and prices for the upgraded version of the popular crossover were announced.

Mitsubishi ASX 2018 configurations and prices

	Inform	Invite	Intense	Instyle
Minimum price, rubles	1 099 000	1 139 990	1 189 990	1 479 990
Automatic parking brake	No	No	No	+
Anti-lock braking system	+	+	+	+
On-board computer	+	+	+	+
Rain sensor	No	No	No	+
Light sensor	No	No	No	+
Central locking remote control	+	+	+	+
Rear power windows	+	+	+	+
Starting the engine with a button	No	No	No	+
Rear View Camera	No	No	No	+
Climate control	No	No	No	+
Leather interior	No	No	No	+
Number of airbags	2	2	2	7
Air conditioner	+	+	+	No
Cruise control	No	No	No	+
Alloy wheels	RUB 51600	RUB 51600	+	+
Heated mirrors	+	+	+	+
Front power windows	+	+	+	+
Heated seats	No	+	+	+
Fog lights	RUB 14,100	RUB 14,100	+	+
Steering column adjustment	+	+	+	+
Driver's seat height adjustment	+	+	+	+
Hill start assist system	No	No	No	+
Stabilization system	No	No	No	+
Metallic color	RUB 14,000	RUB 14,000	RUB 14,000	RUB 14,000
OEM audio system with CD and MP3	No	+	+	+
Staff parking sensors	RUB 17,900	RUB 17,900	RUB 17,900	RUB 17,900
Power driver's seat	No	No	No	+
Electrically adjustable mirrors	+	+	+	+
hands free / bluetooth	No	No	No	+