Mitsubishi ASX 2012 - 2017 Review

The Mitsubishi ASX is offered with a 2.0-liter engine producing 108 hp and a 6-speed CVT transmission. Fuel consumption is 7.4 liters per 100 km, torque is 197 Nm, and the car reaches a speed of 194 km/h (124 mph) and accelerates in 9.6 seconds. The car's top speed is 194 km/h (124 mph) and acceleration is achieved in 9.6 seconds. The fuel tank capacity is 58 liters and it is front-wheel drive.

The ASX is remarkably quiet even at high speeds, with only a hint of tire noise. The car's revised CVT transmission is also very welcome. 100 km/h is achieved with less than 2,000 rpm on the tachometer. By abandoning cruise control, the ASX can easily exceed speeds of 140 km/h while maintaining a fuel consumption rate of 13.1 km/l.

The tried-and-tested 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is shared with the Lancer EX. The figures are solid, placing the car in the middle of compact crossover SUV performance, with the improved performance of the new transmission. The new CVT transmission has been introduced after the standard automatic and is 15 kg lighter.

The five-seater vehicle measures 4.295 meters in length and 1.635 meters in height, with a rear cargo capacity of 393 liters, expandable to 1,193 liters with the rear seats folded down. It has a gross vehicle weight of 1,970 kg, a payload of up to 605 kg, a towing capacity of up to 1,300 kg, and a wheelbase of 2.670 meters.

In terms of space, there's reasonable room for four people inside, and there's a decent array of cabin equipment. However, recent updates to the ASX in Egypt have failed to help it keep pace with the best in its class.

The ASX now features leather seats, a black interior with metallic accents, and the addition of cruise control and a start/stop button. It also comes with a panoramic glass roof with LED lighting. The wide glass roof doesn't open like a sunroof, but it does allow for a huge expanse of sky to be revealed with a glass roof that extends the entire length of the cabin. Seeing the accordion-shaped hood slide away is magical in itself. Then add the LED roof lights. They don't illuminate the roof the way a Rolls-Royce does, but they create a more relaxing atmosphere, especially at night.

The car offers a high seating position and road visibility with its large glass area and generous mirrors, providing a great vantage point when maneuvering the ASX in traffic.

All versions get a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link setup at the rear. The car has good grip and body control around corners, but the vague steering limits the fun. Additionally, the stiff suspension results in a firm, inconsistent ride with little interior comfort.

Whether in the city or on the highway, the ASX lurches from bump to bump, with poor body control that makes the car wobble in every direction. At least the ASX handles well under braking, although the soft pedal means a firm push on the brakes is required to slow the car down.

Resales of the Mitsubishi ASX are virtually nonexistent in Egypt, due to the car's relatively short lifespan and its large engines, which have made it largely unpopular on the Egyptian street. On the road, the ASX feels like an old car, lacking the lively character of its newer competitors. However, its reasonable running costs are its most important advantage, but ultimately, its sales in Egypt are scarce and its resale is difficult compared to other more popular Mitsubishi vehicles.

Today's crossover market appears to be very different from the one in which the ASX originally appeared. There has been an explosion of models from virtually every manufacturer, and with so many cars vying for position, the ASX has fallen down the pecking order. Class-leading cars like the Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq, and SEAT Ateca cost slightly more than the ASX, but they offer a lot more in terms of quality, space, equipment, efficiency, and overall driving enjoyment.

It received 5 stars in the Australian ANCAP safety tests, and thus has very good safety specifications, including:

Airbags

ABS brakes

Automatic stability control (ASC)

Rear child seat anchors

Central locking

Rear camera

Hill assist

Brake assist

Cruise control

The standard cruise control helps avoid speeding tickets, although it should be noted that the system doesn't indicate whether it is currently active or not. It only tells you when the cruise control is engaged or disengaged.