2020 Mitsubishi ASX Reviews

Mitsubishi's ASX has been on market for 10 years. Does it still have what it takes to compete? We answer your most frequently asked questions.

It's a well-priced, small SUV but can it compete in a category with Kia, Mazda and Honda? The Mitsubishi ASX has had a 2020 makeover to do just that.

It is often the case that a car with a manual gearbox can be a more involving and more enjoyable option, particularly with a small-ish car, but there are some rare vehicles where the opposite is true. Will Mitsubishi's timeless (or at least very old) ASX, be one of those?

This is one of the most dynamic parts of the Australian new car market - the small SUV segment is huge, and it continues to grow as new players enter the game.The newest is the Kia Seltos, which is here to take on the just updated Toyota C-HR and Mitsubishi ASX, as well as the Nissan Qashqai. Which will be our pick? Read on to find out.

The Mitsubishi ASX Exceed is the top rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $3500 above the GSR. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ASX Exceed carries a price tag of $35,740 drive away.Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Beyond the GSR, the Exceed gains a panoramic sunroof, leather-appointed seats with front seat heaters and in-built satellite navigation.The Exceed also includes the ADAS active safety package as standard, which brings lane departure warning, auto high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alerts.The Exceed is the more expensive of the two models to step up to the 2.4-litre petrol engine found in the Outlander and a number of other Mitsubishis, which outputs 123kW and 222Nm, up 13kW and 25Nm over the 2.0-litre engine respectively.A CVT auto is the sole transmission available with the Exceed. Official combined fuel consumption is 0.3L/100km greater than the 2.0 litre at 7.9L/100km.

The Mitsubishi ASX GSR is the fifth rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $2000 above the LS. It also sits $3500 beneath the top-spec ASX Exceed. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ASX GSR carries a price tag of $32,240 drive away.Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.There’s new seat trim for every variant beneath the Exceed, and the GSR pairs the MR’s blacked-out accessories with a six-speaker sound system, rear spoiler and micro-suede interior with red-stitching.The GSR also includes the ADAS active safety package as standard, which brings lane departure warning, auto high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alerts.The GSR is the cheapest of the two models to step up to the 2.4-litre petrol engine found in the Outlander and a number of other Mitsubishis, which outputs 123kW and 222Nm, up 13kW and 25Nm over the 2.0-litre engine respectively.A CVT auto is the sole transmission available with the GSR. Official combined fuel consumption is 0.3L/100km greater than the 2.0 litre at 7.9L/100km.

The Mitsubishi ASX LS is the fourth rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $2000 above the MR. It also sits $2000 beneath the new ASX GSR. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ASX LS carries a price tag of $30,240 drive away.  Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s new seat trim for every variant beneath the Exceed, and the LS adds privacy glass, push-button start and chrome interior door handles over the ASX MR.The LS also includes the ADAS active safety package as standard, which brings lane departure warning, auto high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alerts.The mechanical package is unchanged, with the same 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine the ASX has used since it first arrived in July 2010. A CVT auto is the sole transmission available with the LS. Official combined fuel consumption remains at 7.6L/100km.

The Mitsubishi ASX MR is the third rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $750 above the ES ADAS. It also sits $2000 beneath the ASX LS. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ASX MR carries a price tag of $28,240 drive away.  Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s new seat trim for every variant beneath the Exceed, and standard gear for the MR includes a number of blacked-out exterior components such as 18-inch wheels, grille and door mirrors, as well as rear parking sensors, privacy glass and push-button start.The mechanical package is unchanged, with the same 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine the ASX has used since it first arrived in July 2010. A CVT auto is the sole transmission available with the MR. Official combined fuel consumption remains at 7.6L/100km. 

The Mitsubishi ASX ES ADAS is the second rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $2500 above the ES but adding the ADAS active safety package. It also sits $750 beneath the new ASX MR. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ES ADAS kicks off at $27,490 drive away.  The ADAS package brings lane departure warning, auto high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alerts.Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s new seat trim for every variant beneath the Exceed, and standard gear for the ES ADAS includes 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/55 rubber, four-speaker sound system, digital radio, and keyless entry. The mechanical package is unchanged, with the same 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine the ASX has used since it first arrived in July 2010. A five-speed manual continues as the entry transmission option, with the CVT auto adding another $1750 to its price. Official combined fuel consumption figures remain at 7.7L/100km for the manual, and 7.6L/100km for the auto.

The Mitsubishi ASX ES continues to be the entry version of the updated 2020 range, sitting $2500 beneath the ES with the optional ADAS safety package. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ES kicks off at $24,990 drive away.  Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s new seat trim for every variant beneath the Exceed, and standard gear for the ES includes 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/55 rubber, four-speaker sound system, digital radio, and keyless entry. The mechanical package is unchanged, with the same 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine the ASX has used since it first arrived in July 2010. A five-speed manual continues as the entry transmission option, with the CVT auto adding another $1750 to its price.Official combined fuel consumption figures remain at 7.7L/100km for the manual, and 7.6L/100km for the auto.