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

The addition of the new grade into the Mitsubishi ASX range lowers the starting point into the model by $1510.

Getting into an Eclipse Cross now costs almost $510 less with the addition of the ES at $29,990.

The Outlander PHEV can now be had for $45,990.

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.

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

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

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.