Denza B8 vs Mitsubishi ASX

What's the difference?

VS
Denza B8
Denza B8

$91,000 - $97,990

2026 price

Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi ASX

$37,740 - $46,490

2026 price

Summary

2026 Denza B8
2026 Mitsubishi ASX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
3.9L/100km (combined)

7.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
6

5
Dislikes
  • Underwhelming on-road handling
  • Some intrusive driver assistance systems
  • Limited off-road hardware (no mechanical low range)

  • Base LS missing several features
  • Temporary spare wheel should be standard 
  • Much more expensive than previous ASX
2026 Denza B8 Summary

There’s a new name in the luxury upper-large SUV segment and it’s one many buyers will be unfamiliar with. Enter the Denza B8, a brand positioned to BYD much like Genesis is to Hyundai, or Lexus to Toyota.

The flagship B8 6S leans heavily into luxury, space and rugged, squared-off styling, but the big question is whether it does enough to stand out against established heavy hitters like the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Land Rover Defender and Audi Q7.

And then there’s the bigger question - do we actually need an XL SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain? More to the point, who exactly is this pitched at?

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2026 Mitsubishi ASX Summary

For 15 years the Mitsubishi ASX has been one of the most popular SUVs in Australia. Well into its life cycle, it maintained strong sales thanks to keen pricing and a reputation for reliability.

The second-generation ASX is finally here, but it’s a very different proposition to the original.

For starters, the new model is a twin of French brand Renault’s Captur small SUV. That model is not currently sold here, so Mitsubishi has clear air, for now.

Secondly, it’s no longer cheap. Pricing puts this new model into the high-$30,000 section of the segment, but it also gains modern tech and specs.

Whether buyers care that the ASX has gone upmarket remains to be seen. But we attended the Australian launch to see if French flair has improved the ASX formula.

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Deep dive comparison

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