A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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Driving Mitsubishi’s evergreen small SUV today – the long-standing ASX, not the
latest and best described as an oldie but a goodie, very well priced but best
specified and best value in the second tier ES grade backed up by an industry
leading 10-year/200,000km warranty as long as its serviced by a Mitsubishi
dealer. But how does it drive – the ASX ES grade at just under $30,000 drive-away
powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving the front wheels through a CVT
automatic. Step into the cabin and it feels a little dated, very comfortable and
practical with great seats but there’s no smart key or wireless phone charger, but
thankfully, it has dials for the climate control air-con, radio tuning and volume as
distinct to the frustrating and distractive menus on a touch screen. The drive
experience also shows its age – the engine no fire breather and the CVT lets off
an unusual sound under load, the noise vibration and harshness levels such that
it feels a little unrefined when pushed hard. No problems with economy however,
8.0L/100 on 91 grade petrol while it exhibits good steering feel and a pleasant
ride. But the overriding feature of the Mitsubishi ASX is the value story and its
impressive. I’m David Berthon

Driving Mitsubishi’s evergreen small SUV today – the long-standing ASX, not the latest and best described as an oldie but a goodie, very well priced but best specified and best value in the second tier ES grade backed up by an industry leading 10-year/200,000km warranty as long as its serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. But how does it drive – the ASX ES grade at just under $30,000 drive-away powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving the front wheels through a CVT automatic. Step into the cabin and it feels a little dated, very comfortable and practical with great seats but there’s no smart key or wireless phone charger, but thankfully, it has dials for the climate control air-con, radio tuning and volume as distinct to the frustrating and distractive menus on a touch screen. The drive experience also shows its age – the engine no fire breather and the CVT lets off an unusual sound under load, the noise vibration and harshness levels such that it feels a little unrefined when pushed hard. No problems with economy however, 8.0L/100 on 91 grade petrol while it exhibits good steering feel and a pleasant ride. But the overriding feature of the Mitsubishi ASX is the value story and its impressive. I’m David Berthon

Mitsubishi's ASX ES SUV - a little dated but a value packed small suv

Talking about Mitsubishi’s small ASX SUV today – the ASX has been around for a
long time – first surfacing in 2010 but updated visually three times since. Sharply
priced it remains our fourth best-selling small SUV, strongly recognised for its
value story and a 10-year warranty. A roomy small SUV in seven front wheel
drive grades from $24,490 plus on-road costs for the entry manual GS – I drove
the next grade up, the ES automatic, the best seller and frankly the one to own at
$27,990. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving through a CVT or continuously variable
automatic. This year the ES gained lane departure warning for the first time, but it
lacks rear cross traffic alert and autonomous emergency braking. Features
include a rear-view camera, climate control aircon, rear parking sensors, rain
sensing wipers and air-con ducts to the rear seats. The Mitsubishi ASX ES
competes in a super competitive small SUV segment – not the latest design but
this trusty small SUV with great interior room has been kept competitive with
small tweaks along the way. For a small family in today’s cost-conscious world, it
has one outstanding feature – an industry leading 10-year/200,000 km warranty if
you keep it serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. Drive details next segment. I’m David
Berthon

Talking about Mitsubishi’s small ASX SUV today – the ASX has been around for a long time – first surfacing in 2010 but updated visually three times since. Sharply priced it remains our fourth best-selling small SUV, strongly recognised for its value story and a 10-year warranty. A roomy small SUV in seven front wheel drive grades from $24,490 plus on-road costs for the entry manual GS – I drove the next grade up, the ES automatic, the best seller and frankly the one to own at $27,990. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving through a CVT or continuously variable automatic. This year the ES gained lane departure warning for the first time, but it lacks rear cross traffic alert and autonomous emergency braking. Features include a rear-view camera, climate control aircon, rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers and air-con ducts to the rear seats. The Mitsubishi ASX ES competes in a super competitive small SUV segment – not the latest design but this trusty small SUV with great interior room has been kept competitive with small tweaks along the way. For a small family in today’s cost-conscious world, it has one outstanding feature – an industry leading 10-year/200,000 km warranty if you keep it serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. Drive details next segment. I’m David Berthon

Mitsubishi's small ASX ES SUV - an oldie but a goodie

The arrival of the all new small MG3 this week with a $7,000 price increase sees
the demise of the sub $20,000 pricing point on the Australian market. The
outgoing and rather dated MG3 with a three-star safety rating was the only car
remaining under the $20,000 barrier. The new MG3 hatchback comes in Excite
and Essence grades and with a starting price around $27,000 drive-away is not
only larger and better equipped with an all-new interior but features petrol and
petrol electric hybrid power and comes with a number of active safety features.
Petrol variants feature a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine using 91 grade petrol linked
to a continuously variable automatic while the hybrid models add a 100kW
electric motor with a 1.83kWh battery paired to a three-speed automatic
transmission – hybrid pricing starting around $30,000 drive-away. I’m David
Berthon

The arrival of the all new small MG3 this week with a $7,000 price increase sees the demise of the sub $20,000 pricing point on the Australian market. The outgoing and rather dated MG3 with a three-star safety rating was the only car remaining under the $20,000 barrier. The new MG3 hatchback comes in Excite and Essence grades and with a starting price around $27,000 drive-away is not only larger and better equipped with an all-new interior but features petrol and petrol electric hybrid power and comes with a number of active safety features. Petrol variants feature a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine using 91 grade petrol linked to a continuously variable automatic while the hybrid models add a 100kW electric motor with a 1.83kWh battery paired to a three-speed automatic transmission – hybrid pricing starting around $30,000 drive-away. I’m David Berthon

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