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

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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