Driving Mitsubishi’s evergreen small SUV today – the ASX, not the latest small
SUV but outstanding value, long standing and well tried and tested and best
value in the second tier ES grade backed up by a 10-year/200,000km warranty as
long as it’s serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. But how does it drive – the ASX ES
automatic 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 under load, the noise vibration and harshness levels are
such that it feels a little unrefined. No problems with economy however, 8.0L/100
on 91 grade petrol while it exhibits good steering feel and a pleasant ride. A new
Mitsubishi ASX SUV is due in November, a rebranded Renault Capture, although
Mitsubishi has indicated it will not be as affordable as the current model. I’m
David Berthon

Driving Mitsubishi&rsquo;s evergreen small SUV today &ndash; the ASX, not the latest small SUV but outstanding value, long standing and well tried and tested and best value in the second tier ES grade backed up by a 10-year/200,000km warranty as long as it&rsquo;s serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. But how does it drive &ndash; the ASX ES automatic 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&rsquo;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 &ndash; the engine no fire breather and under load, the noise vibration and harshness levels are such that it feels a little unrefined. No problems with economy however, 8.0L/100 on 91 grade petrol while it exhibits good steering feel and a pleasant ride. A new Mitsubishi ASX SUV is due in November, a rebranded Renault Capture, although Mitsubishi has indicated it will not be as affordable as the current model. I&rsquo;m 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. 

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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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