FEBRUARY 14 - 20 | 2020
Ŷ APPEALING: Attractive front and sensible rear make the latest Mitsubishi ASX continue to sell well.
2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed MITSUBISHI has been a major player in the SUV and 4WD segments, selling the Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Pajero Sport and Pajero. The baby of the bunch is the ASX. It's not really an SUV and only has 2WD (the front wheels) but is hardly alone in this. Mitsubishi ASX is a small SUV that's been on sale in Australia since 2010. It frequently sits in top spot in sales for its class. A major reason for its success is the low prices achieved because its capital costs have been paid off. But there's more to it than that – it's stylish, easy to drive and appeals to families with preteen children. STYLING This upgraded for 2020 Mitsubishi ASX has the “Mitsubishi Dynamic Shield” front
By EWAN KENNEDY end. In the ASX black and chrome finishes have been added to the new-shape front bumper and grille. The semi-sporty GSR model has a rear spoiler.
CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB radio. The ASX Exceed also gains a Rockford Premium audio system and TomTom navigation.
INTERIOR Inside are black cloth headlining, microsuede and leather-look seats with red stitching. The Exceed has leather seats.
ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The biggest change is that the ASX Exceed and the new GSR model have a 2.4-litre engine with power of 123 kW and torque at 222 Nm. The others retain the existing 2.0-litre powerplant (110 kW / 197 Nm).
INFOTAINMENT The 2020 model has an eight-inch display system, a nice move up from the previous seven-inch unit. The screen is clear and only requires a quick glance, which is a handy safety feature for the driver. Infotainment features include Apple
SAFETY Active Stability Control is now standard across the Mitsubishi ASX range to improve handling and enhance safety. Electrochromatic rear view mirror and Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), previously part of the ASX with ADAS package,
are now standard across the range. This system detects obstructions ahead and issues a visual and audible alert when there is a danger of a collision, automatically applying the brakes to either avoid a collision or reduce the impact. Mitsubishi ASX ES can be ordered with the ADAS package, with additional features, including lane departure warning, automatic low/high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert. Mitsubishi’s Emergency Stop Signal System automatically flashes the hazard lights to warn the driver behind when sudden braking is detected at a speed above 55km/h.
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