Popular SUV gets monster upgrade! 2026 Mitsubishi ASX Australian price and features revealed as popular model moves away from MG ZS, GWM Haval Jolion to become a Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai rival

The long-awaited replacement for one of the most popular small SUVs in Australia is almost here, with pricing and features revealed for the 2026 Mitsubishi ASX.

Mitsubishi has changed the positioning of its baby SUV and it’s now a much pricier proposition than the budget-friendly model it replaces. In turn it also comes with a significantly higher level of tech and safety than the outgoing model ever had.

The new-generation ASX is not related to the model it replaces. The original ASX was based on Mitsubishi’s 'GS' platform that underpinned the likes of the last Lancer as well as the recently discontinued Eclipse Cross and more.

It was sold in Australia from 2010 until earlier this year, with several facelifts and model year updates throughout its 15-year life.

This new version is a rebadged and tweaked version of Alliance partner Renualt’s Captur small SUV, which is not currently sold in Australia. The pre-facelift second-gen Captur was sold in Australia but the refreshed version is yet to be confirmed for sale here.

Mitsubishi is offering three grades of ASX and pricing is much higher than the first-gen ASX.

Before it was discontinued, the base ASX GS was priced from $26,740, before on-road costs, for the automatic version.

Second-gen ASX pricing starts at $37,740 for the entry grade LS, which is about $7K more than the equivalent outgoing LS. The range tops out with the Exceed at $46,490. See tables below for a breakdown of pricing and specification.

That means the price of entry for an ASX has increased by more than $10,000. The ASX was known for its value, attracting buyers at the entry-level of the segment. Rivals included the previous-generation MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion.

This pricing puts it more in line with the likes of the Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai, Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross.

Powering all ASX grades is a 113kW/270Nm 1.3-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto transmission driving the front wheels only.

According to Mitsubishi, the new ASX consumes 6.4 litres of fuel per 100km on the combined cycle, which is 16 per cent more efficient than the old, unrelated 2.0L unit from the previous ASX.

The ASX will be available in Mitsubishi dealerships from the fourth quarter of this year.

2026 Mitsubishi ASX pricing

Variant	Price (before on-road costs)
LS	$37,740
Aspire	$42,690
Exceed	$46,490

2026 Mitsubishi ASX engine and efficiency

Engine	1.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
Power	113kW
Torque	270Nm
Transmission	Seven-speed dual clutch auto
Driven wheels	Front
Fuel use	6.4L/100km
CO2 emissions	142g/km

The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX LS comes standard with:

• 10.4-inch multimedia screen

• Instrument cluster with 7.0-inch display

• 17-inch alloy wheels

• Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors

• Centre console with armrest

• Manual dimming rear-view mirror

• Cloth seats 

• Height adjustable driver seat

• Soft-touch steering wheel

• Vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger

• Cruise control with speed limiter

• Eco drive mode

• Rear parking sensors

• Gloss black door mirrors

• Climate control air conditioning

• Paddle shift

• Smart card

• Electric parking brake with auto hold

• Dusk sensing headlamps

• Rain sensing wipers

• Rear view camera

The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX Aspire adds:

• Embedded sat nav and Google built-in, featuring Google Assistant, Google Maps & Google Play

• 10-inch digital instrument cluster 

• 18-inch alloy wheels

• Privacy glass

• Electric folding door mirrors

• Ambient interior lighting

• Auto dimming rear-view mirror

• Height adjustable driver and passenger seat

• Heated steering wheel

• Illuminated vanity mirrors 

• Wireless charging

• Instrument panel decoration – gloss black

• Drive modes, including 'Eco', 'Comfort', 'Sport' and ‘Perso’

The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed adds:

• Panoramic sunroof

• Two-tone exterior paint

• Frameless auto dimming rear-view mirror

• Black leather seats 

• Heated front seats

• Power driver seat

2026 Mitsubishi ASX safety

The new-gen ASX is yet to be crash tested by safety watchdog ANCAP.

Standard safety features on LS:

• Driver attention alert

• Emergency lane assist

• Forward collision mitigation

• Lane departure prevention

• Lane departure warning

• Safe distance warning

Standard safety features on Aspire and Exceed:

• Front, rear and side parking sensors

• Lane keep assist

• Adaptive cruise control

• Traffic jam assist

• 'Mi-Pilot' - semi-autonomous driving system

• Blind spot warning

• Rear cross-traffic alert

• Safe exit assist 

2026 Mitsubishi ASX warranty:

The ASX is covered by Mitsubishi’s 10-year/200,000km warranty which is conditional on the owner servicing the car at a Mitsubishi dealership. It also comes with 10 years' capped-price servicing and up to four years of complimentary roadside assistance.