Thanks for doing the review, I recently bought an LS and get it in December/January '24. Tested a lot of SUVs in the quest to find a decent one in the sea of competition. Tested MGs, Konas, Kias and then the ASX LS. I found it to be as you have said, not too fancy but I thought it was the best value overall. It has enough tech and safety features for me and what sold it was the reliability history, 10 year warranty and the price. Fuel consumption, power, back seat features aren't important for my needs so it's a good fit.
@@shanegeneral3874 The LS seems to be the sweet spot in the range. Hope that it is going well. It is interesting when the reviewer says he wouldn't choose the ASX for himself. Honestly for the price point, in my opinion it is one of the best SUVs out there, for its size, if one wants to hold onto their SUV for a long time. In regards to its interior, I love that the fact that the controls are very basic, with no need to be searching through a screen for essential controls. The Chinese SUVs do provide a lot more glitter, but for me I rather go with the ASX if I was looking at this price point. Cheers.
I have a base ES RVR here in Canada. Super simple, four wheel drive, great on gas. Old school Japanese car. Love Mitsubishi for holding on to their old cars.
Thank you for the review! With the ASX's known reliability and parts availability, I reckon we'll be seeing these on the roads for decades to come. And I for one eagerly await the future of young people running modified, slammed ASXs, like we currently see with the original Forester. It's _basically_ a Lancer after all.
Haha true. And if you want the ASX but want the Euro exterior look, they sold the Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C4 Aircross here for a while, which used the same underpinnings but had (arguably) better looks.
i have ASX 2013 until now, going 130,000 on the mileage and never had any major problems. i even used it on sand dunes off-roading. Not the best crossover SUV but a reliable brand model.
I don’t know if your saying km or miles, I’ve got a 2013 and I’ve had problems, whole infotainment failed on me and just refused to even turn on! Battery also died in about 6 years which is a bit bad imo, I know they say 5 years but I’ve seen cars go 10 years same battery.
@@RinzSach 130,000 KM on the mileage of my asx 2013 model. bro, most of the other countries offer only 2years of battery warranty, your lucky if it lasts 3 plus. Standard warranty here in qatar is 2years, and also the same in my country Philippines. Your the only person that said 6-10 years of battery lasts. I wonder what kind of battery is that? 😁are you new to automobile?
Expecting my new ES to be delivered February 2024, ordered in July 2023. Sold my 2018 Mitsubishi ASX to my son. Never had a single problem with it but my son needed a reliable car and I could afford to get a new car. Stuck with Mitsubishi ASX as was perfect for me and my needs and did not let me down.
Bought one LS. Roomy, drives well. Not that basic inside. Less crappy electronics the better. Yes a digital speedo would have been Nice. But from experience in other cars not as accurate as a GPS. But well priced and practical.
I don’t get why you find the interior “basic”. What did you expect it to look like, the cabin of a plane. It’s got all the necessities a car needs. Less is more imo 🤷♀️
Also thank you for showing the cargo area so closely! I did consider the ASX when shopping for my first car not long ago. I reckon I could totally fit my partner's wheelchair in there, so I'd say the ASX is still on the menu if I find myself in the market again.
1985..My first car was a Holden Sunbird. My second car was a 1979 Holden HZ .. Fast forward to October 2012 I purchased a new Holden Cruze CD. Next week I say goodbye to the Cruze( That has been a trouble free and reliable car)and pick up my Mitsubishi ASX ES 2023... With 800kms on the clock from a Mitsubishi Dealer here in Brisbane on Thursday. Simple. Basic. Old school, Efficient... Less is more...As described here in this video... Will do this 58yo. Service and warranty through Mitsubishi 👍👍
Family members have a 2013 ASX 2L with CVT auto but on 16" alloys (215/65/16) and has zero "active" safety features but does have reverse cam/rear sensors (which come in handy), infotainment is limited to Bluetooth streaming, single slot CD, AM & FM but at least the media device is touch screen with a volume nob (which also can switch off/on the device), also the steering wheel has media controls (on the left side which is dumb ) while cruise control is on the right side (again stupid). The engine has got some good mid range BUT only once the CVT for what of a better word "spools" up, I have always though of it as CVT lag in that the CVT is caught out at the driver wanting more acceleration, the engine has the needed torque / power (it's actually a very good 2L 4cyl which also runs no issues on 91 RON) but the CVT is "yawning", there is a way around it and that is to "force" the CVT to use its step ratios by going into manual mode and drive it like a clutch less manual (which is a thing ask Mercedes about it lol) and its actually FUN, yes I said its FUN, hey take one for a drive and you will get the idea. Shame about the steering though, I have driven old cars which were non-power assisted that had better feel and accuracy, if you love zero feedback and light actually super light steering fine however out on the highways its hot garbage (context: my own vehicle has sports suspension and very well weight steering so driving the ASX is yeesh bad for me) . II give credit to Mitsubishi in terms of interior packaging, for a small car outside its very big inside, consider this for a moment, the ASX has been around i its current form since 2010, however Mitsubishi probably did the development work from 2005, that is now 18 years old platform but they got it right th first time for this class size. Another positive? It's built in Japan and is priced very well and discounts can be had if you drive a hard deal. Recommend? Yes. while it does not have the "bells and whistles" that Haval or MG have they don't have the durability factor the ASX also long term reliability + parts and service are there and very little has gone wrong with these vehicles since launch, same can't be said of the China brigade. Thanks for reading.
I reckon these are the modern day VW Beetle! Cheap to service and run and very reliable. Parts will never be a problem either, and no complicated features that will stop working years down the track.
No you can't kill it, because mine is the 2011 1800cc turbo 6 speed gearbox clear tech manual version and it has over 200,000 Kms and drives like new. From experience the only thing to look out for is if you have a tail light out it's usually a small glove box light blown. So, don't go buying a new tail light, because you'll have the same problem as before. Check number plate lights, glove box light a the small position light at the bottom of the front of the car before you spend lots of money at the garage (mechanic).
Nothing wrong with this car it does its job. I just ordered my second ASX 🚘. Waiting time is about 6 months to get it in Australia. Everyone is different if you want better quality car you should pay more.
I think the biggest selling point of the ASX is its reliability. There is an aftermarket warranty company in the UK that publishes all of its data on repairs that any given car has, and the ASX is ranked the 3rd most reliable car on the road in the UK, with only the Honda Jazz and Lexus RX beating it in terms of reliability. And I think the reason why is because everything on the ASX is tried and true; there is no cutting-edge technology that is prone to failure because it is not long-term tested. I think this is also the reason that they are quite cheap to buy.
Just bought an automatic one today at 280k kms. Seems to have been owned by a family mother and just a bit of wear and tear damages. I am hearing a bit of a buzzing noise when I switch on the ignition, doesn’t seem like a big issues but would be happy if anyone might know. After all I got it for 7k aud, hoping it will last me long with good service. I’m a 28year old man settling in a new city and I think it would serve well even to cross states. Feels alright
It’s a good basic car and very very reliable. Don’t be fooled by the Chinese ones which might look better today but will not last a long time. If you want value for your money go for it.
i haul kids, lumber, garbage, and appliances in my 2012. i bought a roof rack to haul plywood. very reliable car. great visibility and maneuverability. great for cities. not very comfortable for long road trips though - stiff seats. 3 big kids is too much in the back. nice little upgrades in the newer versions. there is a lot of glare in the sunroof at night from the dash but its great in the sun. dont leave it open in the sun when not in use...very hot inside. i use the rear cupholders for dog water when at the store. hope that helps someone.
Matt the juxtaposition at 10:21 is what speaks to this pragmatic review. There's utility in being a purist but usefulness also ascribes to folk and their want to drive something that does the basics of what a car should do vis-à-vis 10:21. Anecdotally, there is a growing realisation amongst automotive consumers at the point of sale that newer technology can mean more coin-pain post sale. In other words as the salesperson is expounding the virtues of blind side monitoring and the 360 camera view the consumer is privately realising something else: namely that the driver/passenger side mirrors are not merely mirrors anymore; these are two pieces of technology. Obviously there is active safety (abs) and there is passive safety (airbag) but there is a big difference between, say for example, abs and blind side monitoring technology. I don't think majority of consumers use cost of parts and replacement as a filter at car purchase time. On a similar note, I don't think consumers use resale value as factor in their choice for the particular vehicle in front of them. I've found all your reviews useful and helpful but I have thoroughly enjoyed this particular one because you have taken a vehicle born in 2010, had very little done to it and said 'this could be for you!' Long live minimalism!!!
We took the ASX for a test drive and loved it! Also took the Kia Seltos for a test drive and felt like we were driving a basic car. Tech was too overwhelming and BING!! BING!! every time the road speed changes was sooo annoying! We bought a new ASX LS last week. Arrives in 6 weeks! (Already 'on the water')
Currently on our 3rd ASX for 3 years now, 2.0 manual, been bulletproof, and the the consumption on paper with these small turbo engines are such a lie in the real world. something that I’ve noticed, dropping kids off at school on a 10km very traffic intense road our other car an Audi A3 1.0T gets exactly the same consumption. The only place the A3 trumps the ASX in consumption is long distance highway cruising then you can get the A3 get below 5L/100km whereas the asx got in the mid 6L-> 7L/100km range. Absolutely love the Asx, definitely going to get the Swan-song version as it looks like the new one is a rebadged Renault Captur. Its gonna have to be a base ES model as its the only one you get in manual, do not want a cvt at all. The only problem I have is that we are a fam of 4 and the Asx might get a bit too small for our needs, which I always say can be mitigated by a roof box or trailer for that 1% of the time you need more space. Its really the biggest bargain in the used market, a 1/2 year old model with 20-40k km will serve you well for 8+ years easily
I've had 2 - the 1st did 180k before starting to rust (but I'm in the wet UK), the 2nd has just reached 100k & going strong. Wow you're lucky in Aus, much bigger engines than we've had over here & they're still selling new in your country (unlike over here). I love them & would buy another in a heartbeat if we still sold them!
I had an ASX as a rental car while I was visiting Perth and I thought it was alright in my opinion. I choose it over those Chinese SUVs. I do agree about the crappy handling with it
I had one in 2011. Packaging was good, felt cheap though and seats were awful. Can't imagine it 12 years later as a new vehicle though. Enjoyed your review :-) Do I miss it - nope. Did I ever miss it - nope.
Needs or wants. In your position as a reviewer you could easily be spoilt for choice... for a price of course. I would wonder how much tech you're using when getting groceries or dropping kids off to school etc. Anyway you choose It is good to see a balanced review taking into consideration other peoples circumstances. Thank you.
needs always over wants. Do I want artificial leather seats? no, do i need 4x4 driveline? yes, do i want a turbo petrol 4cyl? Hell yes but sadly the car markers make it very hard to actually "want" there cars as they get the packing wrong time and time again. In other words I'm looking at an X-Trail which has 4x4 which is what I want, but has artificial leather seats which I don't need and sadly has a 2.5L NA 4cyl where I want a turbo petrol (don't care that its CVT or torque converter), the alternative Outlander in AWD offering comes with 7 seat option which I don't need but does have the seats the I want (Micro suede with partial synthetic leather bolsters), nothing else in the segment gets its right save for Mazda which i don't care for. if i could build a Frankenstein it would be: _ Turbo petrol 2l 4cyl / 8-speed torque converter AWD from the Ford Escape - Nissan X-trail interior (in 5-seat TI spec) - Mitsubishi Outlander seats with suede / artificial leather bolster & exterior body and fit it with a large 80L fuel tank. Shame that no one comes close to matching "needs" I guess the closet is Nissan save for the engine/trans and seats. As for how much 'tech" you use for basic stuff, that depends, I have had several "phantom" AEB panic stops which at first scared the crap out of me, its a shame I can't easily switch off AEB via a button as I can the stupid auto-start stop but again it all comes down to at the moment circumstance, I was driving a fleet special Rav4 Hybrid for the last 5 weeks and used Radar Cruise Control even in metro regions just to test it out, worked fine when there was a car in front but when the sensor could not locate a car in front it would not stop for traffic lights, that said Toyota warns you that you have to be aware of your surrounding, so again depends on moment circumstance. Matt is one of most neutral bias reviewers there is.
I would tell anyone intrested in this car to get it now before the facelift hits. The new ASX is basically a Renault Captur which is less practical with frilly styling. On a side note this car is expensive in some markets overseas with the inclusion of a 4x4 model and costs as much as a Corrolla Cross Hybrid. Im keen to see your review of the S Cross which is a great competitor for this.
Rumours are the ASX as is will continue here for 12-24 months, Renault is a dirty word in Aus and Mitsubishi dont think the Captur would sell rebadged and the Xforce which is their new small SUV for overseas buyers wont make the emission controls code in Aus plus has some safety issues and would cost too much to make it suitable for Australia.
@@markwilliams-ny6trnot sure about the emissions bit but the car does support ADAS, which is all ANCAP cares about these days. Regardless, yeah the new ASX is a bullet dodged IMO, that thing is more of a fashion statement than a practical family car.
Looking to replace a toyota corola 2003. Super reliable, excellent simple mechanics and zippy still. I don't like overly tech specs. This seems to fit the bill for the price and reliability.
My Peugeot 308 has a bigger boot (430 litres) and it's not an SUV and it's shorter. It also has a digital speedo which I HATE! They flicker up and down continuously, it's very distracting and other drivers can see your speed. Give me a simple analogue speedo any day. Good review as always Matt.
Even in this SUV-dominated market, Australia loved the Lancer when Mitsubishi still sold it! And I still see them everywhere. I really think Mitsubishi oughta consider taking a page out of Subaru's book with the Impreza and XV/Crosstrek, making one car that through specification can serve as both a Lancer small car and ASX small SUV.
Here in the U.S. it's called an Outlander Sport. I picked up a 2019 GT with the 2.4 liter engine and it runs just fine. The CVT is louder than a conventional transmission, but I always have music playing so it doesn't bother me. I just recently changed the transmission fluid at 60,000 miles as I didn't know if it was ever changed. I used Amsoil CVT fluid and changed both filters and it runs smoother and quieter than before. Had it checked at the dealership for its scheduled maintenance and all is well with no issues. Here in the U.S. Mitsubishis are not very popular, but I'm happy with mine. Not a lot of accessories available here either.
Great review …. thanks for posting. These cars are terrific value for money. Suggestions for future reviews: ASX in manual. Kia Seltos S. Suzuki Swift Sport (manual). 🤙
Thanks! Don’t think I’ll get to do any of those reviews. There’s an all new Swift due in 2024 so hopefully it retains Sport, and retains manual. I won’t do ASX manual. It’s just not that relevant. And Seltos S? I’ve done a Seltos range review. Have you seen it?
I've bought the 2024 LS model. Just arrived in Melbourne, but have to wait for customs and red tape. Sales lady said I should get a call from her mid July. I can't wait! 😀
I drove one of these for a week, its no torque monster not even close. I found it unnerving that it revved hard just to get going from a standing start, but once it gets going its fine and quiet.
Hired one in the Northern Territory and did over 4000km. The car was near new and the major down side I found was with the steering. At 130km it felt as thou the steering was not connected to the front wheels. Scary with all the large trucks and 4WD's.
I would say the steering is downright dangerous even at 110km/h, way to light and the amount of steering input corrections needed to keep the vehicle within the lanes gets old real fast. Not sure if this is a positive or negative but the speedometer also over-reports the vehicle true road speed by at least 6km/h re: at 110km/h speedometer the road speed according to a very accurate GPS receiver is 104km/h, on the plus side you will never be hit wit a speeding fine on the negative side that is dangerous for highway driving and will upset other drivers on the road if you hog the right lane.
Currently renting the base model with steel hub caps while on holiday. Is OK. Steering way to light and disconnected. Quite a practical car. Base model seems to get up to speed without much protest. Needs a digital speedometer as mentioned. Fun fact, the eclipse cross was supposed to be this car's replacement, but Mitsubishi decided to keep both running. I think the eclipse cross would be a worthy upgrade.
I just bought a ASX 2010 Aspire version for AUD 8500. Has 185k kms but it's in excellent condition. Honestly except for the screen everything inside looks the same as the 2023 version. Kind of disappointing to see misubishi didn't upgrade the inside of the car after 13 years !
the ASX reminds me of the land cruiser 70 old car made new but sells in huge numbers Mitsubishi cant make enough of them i think theres a 3 month wait on them
We bought our new ASX (LS) last week, and it's due in, in 6 weeks. All about timing, Saleswoman was able to swap with someone elses order that was already on the way
Matt I could be wrong here but I thought the MG ZST was also available without turbo engines, is that right? From memory you can also get it with a 1.5L NA CVT
Regardless of what class it is in (city car, compact, sedan, SUV), what would you say is the best car for around 35k driveaway? I can't decide what to go for.
I was in the same boat. Not big on spending big bucks on cars just wanted a small , roomy suv, and made in Japan ( reliable)and less than $35k. I got the LS 33k drive away. Not disappointed at all.
@11:14 THAT!! That right there is the reason why I will never own a vehicle with a CVT!! Hahaha! An honest and capable family crossover at the value end of the market. Not a car I would buy, but plenty of people do!
@@therightcar Hubby wants me to stay with what he calls reliable brands as we would probably keep for 15-20yrs. So Mitsubishi,Toyota,Honda, Hyundai Nissan. I need to fit a large dog in the boot 😂 so this is kind of minimum i think
You say basic, but all cars will be better than a 2006 car, no wagons anymore 😔 not in main like Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi etc.looking for long lasting cars. Hopefully this is reliable long term
If this is basic...wonder what simple looks like... I bought the exact same color/ model here on Guam 2023 August... I think Mitsubishi should of made all of the Outlander Sport 2.4...why waste so much money pruducing 2 engines sizes. I'm happy with this car...I only wish the back seats can recline at least 5 inches...🤔...
If you’ve seen my review of that car you’ll understand why I don’t consider it one of the best alternatives… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fF1dgWwEoa4.html
No of course not, for Mitsubishi I would think the Pajero (which dealers still might have in stock as reserve for buyers who really want that) is much older.
Nothing wrong with this car, honestly you need to drive it for a while more before you give a review. My 1st car was 2nd hand ASX 2014 4WD, I drove for 4 years without any problem and then I got a new ASX. Now10years old boy using for the urban drive only with full trust. this car is worth every penny you spend. Compared with KIA? lol.
We have one of these at work, fairly basic and rather awful to drive on damaged regional roads. I don’t like driving it, the drive experience if ordinary in the extreme. Mitsubishi no doubt profit off these and still sell them. I’d go elsewhere!
Any reviewer that is comfortable with a space saver on an SUV should find other employment. Total bull. Unacceptable. A space saver is not family friendly when you have to complete your trip at 80km/h.
You need to calm down, and be realistic. The majority of SUVs have space-saver spares these days, and there's an increasing number without a spare at all. It's reality. Sometimes reality sucks.
Just out of interest, Mitsubishi Australia does provide the ASX with the option of a "Full size spare wheel kit", "...$275...". "...If you prefer, you can add a full-size spare wheel to your vehicle. An accommodation kit is available that allows a full size spare wheel (Sold Separately) to be carried. This kit raises the level of the boot floor just enough to allow the full-size spare wheel to fit into the spare wheel well...". "...NOTE: Wheel and tyre sold separately, please contact your Mitsubishi dealer for price...". Cheers.
i do like your reviews but i have driven all the mg models and i really do not like the drive in any of them the car in my price range that i did enjoy the most except for a couple of little things and to me its the best bang for your buck is the haval gt ultra at $44000 drive away and do see that you have something against the havals so if you could tell me any cars in that range with all the goodies for around that money thanks
I have a review of the Haval H6 GT coming soon. I don’t love the way they drive or the the implementation of the tech. But I can totally, 1000000% see the value equation stacking up for it. I did like the H6 hybrid. A lot, in fact.
I have done a extended test drive of the Haval H6 GT Ultra (4 door SUV Coupe body) and while its bang for buck is there in term of turbo petrol and basically every thing else that Haval can think of in terms of features the 3 key areas that let it down are: - awful driving position, screw them for making a seating position that does not fit anyone over 6foot tall, also what the heck was with the forward lurching feeling, no matter how hard I tried to get comfortable I could not, I exited the vehicle and my legs were like jelly and that was only after a 1 hour drive, just YUCK, fix the seating position Haval. - Dual clutch transmission, major issue? its a DRY clutch set up and the shift posits are dog crap for metro start stop driving, I don't see how that transmission will last in heavy start-stop traffic and I know for a fact that owners of the Jollion and H6 (normal SUV one) are going back to dealerships to get new transmission (not even clutches actual new transmissions) installed under warranty. - Durability and reliability, no one really knows how they will survive our roads and environment, I mention above people i know bought Haval and within weeks had buyers regret, i know on person that has had 3 DCT transmissions installed, they are now using ACL to get a refund but the dealerships are making life hard for that owner and as such the owner now has gone to NCAT to force the issue. To use Latin "Caveat Emptor" in English: Buyer Beware.
Don't lety review stop you from taking it for a test drive. It's got everything they can think of and a Bi-Modal exhaust when in sports mode, that said they forgot to tune the steering and suspension for our roads, it reminded me of a very soft plush 1980's car that was devoid of life (in the sense that it does not engage the driver to push beyond let's say 4 tenths). With regards to the transmission, it's a dry clutch set up and in heavy Sydney stop start traffic it reminded me of driving a manual and riding the clutch and lurching, I used the paddle shifters in both drive auto and sports manual and the shift points are all wrong, seriously 1st the 2nd in auto saw no joke 3,550 on partial throttle before the shift kicked in in sports manual mode I got it to upshift at 2,500rpm and the engine started to labour and the override kicked in forcing it back to 1st gear which caused the engine to rev hard and then upshift was jerky, granted I was testing it so could be a bit harsh but if it did that for me then I suspect it would do that to all who try to get more from it. Also the seating position, I'm 6"2 and no matter how hard I tried I could not get the seat to tilt Inna laid back position, it felt like I was being pushed forward as the seat base is way to short but again everyone is different. Go take one for a test drive, on the plus side? Engine has very strong mid range and lives 3rd and 4th gear in sports manual mode, you can keep it at 3,500 to 4,000rpm and have zero turbo lag, that said the steering and suspension can't keep up. As for the rest of the Haval H6 Ultra GT? Give Hslav credit, they threw everything and the kitchen sink at it features wise, shame about the engereering.
I had my eyes on this and then you literally gave a sad review on it and it's basic look inside is very disappointing. My cousin has a MG and it's a petrol guzzler.
You don’t even know what you’re talking about. STONIC has a lot of problems, specifically on the engine. Recommending a Chinese car is like recommended someone to throw himself from a bridge…😂 C’mon…make some research before even doing these videos, please..
It's still currently on sale. The mission statement of this channel is to eventually have reviewed every car you can currently buy new, and plenty of people do still buy the ASX in Australia, for many of the reasons stated in the video.
Because I can. And because thousands of people still buy these. And because people are still weighing up whether this could still be the right car for them.
because it sells in huge numbers and can survive a nuclear bomb this will still be running in ten years were the Chinese will have hit Sims scrap metal
Looking at one before this. But read about piston ring issues, display issues. Seemed bigger and wanted smaller and more expensive. And not big on the brand.
