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Mitsubishi ASX LS 2026 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.4

Likes

Flexible, practical interior
Sprightly turbo engine
Fun to drive

Dislikes

Base LS missing several items
Temporary spare wheel should be standard 
Much more expensive than previous ASX
Tim Nicholson

Managing Editor

2 min read

The LS is the entry point of the second-generation Mitsubishi ASX line-up. It kicks off at $37,740 before on-road costs, which is more than $10,000 more than the previous entry grade. But grade for grade it’s about $7K dearer.

The new gen ASX has no relationship whatsoever to the model it replaces. Rather than being a Mitsubishi creation, it’s based on the current Renault Captur, thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

That means it’s powered by a Renault 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine offering up 113kW/270Nm. It’s paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels only.

Fuel use is 6.4L/100km, which is not bad. It uses 91 RON fuel and has a 48-litre tank which makes for a theoretical driving range of about 750km.

The LS comes standard with a 10.4-inch multimedia screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio, digital driver display, USB-C ports, proximity key, keyless entry and start, single-zone climate control, power and heated door mirrors, cloth seats and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The LS misses out on a bunch of things compared with the higher grades, like Google Built-in, and safety gear like blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control (it has old-school cruise control) as well as front parking sensors.

It is available with Mitsubishi’s extended 10-year/200,000km warranty and 10 years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.

Read the full 2026 Mitsubishi ASX review

Mitsubishi ASX 2026: LS (2WD)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $37,740
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$37,740
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Mitsubishi ASX 2026 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$37,740
HIGHEST PRICE
$46,490
Tim Nicholson

Managing Editor

Calling out the make and model of every single car he saw as a toddler might have challenged his parents’ patience, but it was clearly a starting point for Tim Nicholson’s journey into automotive journalism. Tim started his journalism career as a staff writer for the Australian Open tennis tournament in 2011, completing an internship as part of his Master of Arts (Media and Communications) at Swinburne University. Tim followed his passion for all things automotive by launching the program, Fender Bender, on community radio station JOY 94.9. This led to an entry role at industry publication GoAuto, before eventually holding the role of Managing Editor. A stint as RACV’s Motoring Editor – including a year as an Australia’s Best Cars judge – provided a different perspective to automotive media, before leading him to CarsGuide where he started as a Contributing Journalist in September 2021, and transitioned to Senior Editor in April 2022, before becoming Managing Editor in December 2022. You can find Tim on LinkedIn and Instagram Education Master of Arts (Media and Communications) | Swinburne University | 2010-2012 Featured Publications GoAuto | 2012-2019 GoAutoNews Premium | 2012-2019 RACV Royal Auto | 2019-2021 CarsGuide | 2021-present
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Pricing Guide
$37,740
Lowest price, based on new car retail price.
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