Mitsubishi ASX XB (2014-2015)

Now done 153,000 klms. Right side running light and right taillight now not working when unlocking car. All other functions still working. Going to be my keeper. Show details

Good value service for the time of ownership – Bought for wife as demo christmas 2013. Aspire turbo diesel auto (the proper 6 speed auto, not CVT). Now has 240K and still going strong. Has done a couple of rear wheel hubs, but they are cheap enough for quality aftermarket, and easy to replace (for me at least). Balance shaft drive can rattle, changed with a improved version out of UK. Recently… Read more

had a EGR cooling solenoid giving intermittent problems and changed. Interior plastics are a bit cheap looking, but hardy.

Value for money – 75,000km in after abuse of the JATCO CVT transmission, it seems to still be going strong with no issues. Has not been dealer serviced since 2013, only has had oil changes along with the tailgate struts and wiper recalls. Has minor oil leak, as expected from constant flooring with traction control off. Other than that, is quite sound. Though many… Read more

issues might be present with the engine as it hasn't had a professional diagnosis.

USB and Bluetooth started to fail within 2 years, and window visor screws started to loosen as well. Front suspension also starting to squeak, though the vehicle has come across many curbs and dips. Sound insulation isn't great, though it is not a true luxury car.

If the Mitsubishi ASX was regularly serviced, I'm sure these issues can be easily managed and prevented. The XB version is the best looking generation of facelifts. Simple, yet still stands almost 10 years later looking modern.

Braking - ABS does solid job, though I haven't tested on dirt

Acceleration - For it's size and form, it does well and does not underperform especially with the MIVEC

Gear shifting - manual shifting with the CVT works seamlessly, any electronic delay can easily be learnt by the driver and be taken advantage of

Suspension - Ok for an SUV, ride height is good for curbs or dips, even at high speed

Fuel efficiency - You lose at higher speeds because of the flat front but also the transmission. Unlike newer CVTs, RPM's are high at highway speeds, rather than idling. Though, 8.0L/100km is achievable in the city driving conservatively , over 10.0L/100km when being thrashed

Handling - good, it's not a sports car but with good tyres it can handle corners well if you know how to drive the CVT transmission properly.

Interior design - excellent for it's price and time. The head unit, without fail can be easy to use. Dashboard also can be a nuisance especially warnings that cannot be clicked out.

Boot size - It's a small SUV, it has that amount of space. Back seats can be folded virtually flat for more space though not something a 6 foot person would be comfortable sleeping in.

Comfort - Ok for long trips though not with a full house. 3 people in the back will be uncomfortable, though doable with patience.

Features - The base model includes foldable mirrors. That's sick. Other than that, DRL'S or any aesthetic improvements can be purchased cheap online for the premium look. The ASX gives a lot in a small packing for the price it's sold at.

Not my choice of an SUV – I'll start by saying I have a Land Cruiser Prado, latest model and suppose I'm spoiled. I rented this car in December from The Gold Coast Airport for a 10 day holiday, for four adults. After pick-up I thought it was rather underpowered, when I needed to accelerate into traffic, however, I soon got used to it and had a very nice ride around,… Read more

except for on the day we went into the Hinterland and had to climb hills. In both automatic and semi automatic it came very close to stalling, and dropped down into very slow speeds. The title I give to this car make seemed deserved on that day (Bitrubishy). However, as a runabout (on flat ground, which is most of Australia) it would be fine. There is no comparison with a full four wheel drive, which it looks like but isn't and as a comparison, the Toyota Rav4 (my wife's car) would run rings around it.

It parked well, both at our apartment car-park and everywhere we needed to go, airport to apartment and return. It accommodated four overweight adults well and luggage.

Great all road car in 4wd form – I have an XB diesel 4wd. At the discounted price I purchased (and good deals still available), a fantastic buy. Copes with just about any road, great on dirt roads and OK ground clearance. The diesel engine is powerful but a little noisier than some competitors, especially when cold. The 6-speed hydraulic auto works well both in drive and when… Read more

held in gears.

Very economical around town but fuel consumption can rise significantly at high speed and with aggressive driving. I average around 6.5L per 100km (compared to 10.5 in my previous Subaru Forester).

Lots of space inside considering the exterior dimensions. Interior works and the fabric upholstery looks good. Seats are quite comfortable despite the meagre padding. Lots of grey in the interior and not exciting or imaginative but has everything you need. Reasonable boot space with all seats up and great with rear seats down.

After 3 years and 80,000 km, no service issues.

Edit: Now after 5 years and 120,000 km, no issues or any non-standard repairs required. The metal work dents easily in the car park and the paint is easily scratched. I expect the same would apply to most Mitsubishi cars and is of only minor concern. Been great value for money and very reliable. Excellent for long-distance cruising and small enough to zip around town.

love that car – Family transport, to an from school and also to work Every single day every 12 months and never any major issues with it. Will buy this car again in a heart beat. Show details

Awesome bang for buck – Nice looking inside and out. No issues to date. Easy to handle. Decent on petrol. Can fit child seats in back. Compact but still a suv. Highly recommend for up to 4 people. Show details

100% reliable car you'll never regret buying this – It has some issues with built quality and engine is bit underpowered but on the other hand its worth it u don't have to waste fortune $$$ on repairs it will last longer , i had this car for couple of years but now i regret cz just sold it.  Show details

A good workhorse for the price – We were looking for an entry level SUV as a family car. My wife has chosen the ASX over the Kia Sportage. Honestly I was disappointed but when I started driving the ASX I started to love it. Not a bad car at all for $25000. The car can be noisy on the road, fuel economy is ok and there are enough room at the front and back.  Show details

A reliable car but nothing flashy – This car handles well. It feels like you aren't driving a truck, has a reasonable turning circle and view of the road. The fold in mirrors are a lifesaver when you need to visibly check it rmember if you lock you car. Can fit the redsbaby metro pram in the boot but not much else. Fuel economy is not bad with $60-70 per tank for 600 kms  Show details

Love my car! – This is the family car. It goes everywhere we do. I love it! It is easy to drive, easy to get into. The seat rises high enough to see out of for a short person. The electric seat buttons are great as are the wing mirrors. Everyone comments on how beautifu the colour is too! (Kingfisher blue). My only criticism would be that there could be more… Read more

insulation from engine noise - though it isn't annoyingly noisy. When I compared it with my sister's Toyota Corolla - the Toyota was quieter.

Excellent car – The car is a 2.2ltr turbo diesel. I have sold the car to my step daughter, she loves it. I did 170,000km and was trouble free. It is fully optioned with moon roof, leather seats e.t.c. The engine has a lot of torque and is great driving around hills and mountains. The fuel economy is great. It's easy to park and manoeuvre because of its size.… Read more

Folding down the rear seats turns it into a wagon and has a lot of room. The only thing that annoyed me was the turbo lag from stop to go. I definitely recommend this car in the diesel if doing the k's.

Strange sound when I take my foot off the accelerator – A couple of months ago I went into the dealership to have my break pads changed (recall), not long after that my car started making a strange sound like it’s got a flat tyre when I take my foot off the accelerator and then disappears when I accelerate. I regularly pump my tyres up or so I know it’s not a flat tyre.. it sounds like it’s coming from the engine. Show details

Good All round small SUV – Has been a great, reliable car, decent on fuel, we have the 2013 XLS, heated/leather seats is pretty awesome, but the latest round of recalls is why it gets 4 instead of 5. And also since we put the baby seat in, we realized how small the rear seat is. But in saying that, I would buy another one.  Show details

Perfect smoky car – My Mitsubishi asx is a perfect small family car. The precision of the reverse mirror is exact and now I’m finding myself using it more than I should. We love our Mitsubishi asx and wouldn’t go with any other car. The black is a really nice colour we absolutely love iy  Show details

Great car – Have never had a problem with this car, have serviced it regularly and I have done 150,000 kms and only things I have changed is your general tires, brake pads etc... no major issues, the only down side is that I have 3 kids under 4 and we have 3 car seats in the back and a Pram in the boot and it’s a tight fit but it works.  Show details

Nice designed car! – May 2014 when I bought my Mizti ASX 2014 Model. This car is a bit slow to accelerate obviously compare to my Kluger. Still good compact SUV car. Full leather, Auto Transmission and panoramic roof. It's well designed in and out. Since 2014, my ASX runs more than 100km's and had no problem except to have this service and change the tyre :-)  Show details

Great car – The ASX has excellent when reluctantly purchasing the vehicle the salesman made the comment my husband will have a hard time getting me out of drivers seat i scoffed - he is normally the main driver within a very sort time i became the main driver she is such a dream to drive i am so happy my husband persisted saying this car was for me he know his wife of 25 years well I Love MY car  Show details

Drives great no issues – The cabin noise is quiet. Interior is pretty standard although you do get touch screen and Bluetooth audio and voice control. Have done 50k on it and every drive has been effortless even on unleaded non premium fuel. Can’t complain about the mileage either. Bluetooth audio works like a charm. Legroom is sufficient at the back and boot size is… Read more

adequate as well.

Overall extremely happy with purchase. The capped price on servicing is fantastic although I have now exhausted the period. Next service won’t be capped so not sure what it will cost.

Very recently had to replace front tyres and rears are still going.

Reliable, cost efficient SUV – Effectively equivalent to the Outlander mechanicaly (from the waist down). If you dont need the 2 extra dickie seats or couple of centimetres save $5K. Changed the original tyres after 65000km, with a better tyre which noticeably improved the handling. 5 year warranty and fixed services costs. Plastic trim is a bit harsh but easy to clean. 4x4 & Diesel gives great towing on our small caravan.  Show details

Its All Good – Sold the 7 seat 4x4 when I retired we drove off in our Diesel 4x4 AWD 3 years ago , and we still love the car , on trips we getting 5.5 L/100K even with the kayak on top , around town it drops to 7 -8 , we find it is easy to drive even on dirt roads , the turbo Diesel growls a bit at low speed but with the radio on you don’t notice it , … Read more

it’s half the cost of the Toyota to services , and the turbo Diesel has a bit of punch of the line and at overtaking it does not notice hills , a good all round car that did not break the bank.

Great value family car! – My Mitsubishi asx aspire has all the extras you can ask for and when you consider the price being just under $30k that's a great value. I've got the moon roof, navigator, Bluetooth, keyless start, leather seats with warmers. The motor is not a strong one but as a mum with 2 children it's a fantastic car.  Show details

Good car – Issues I have: I feel it over revs before automatically shifting gears It has a painful blind spot meaning I have to be extra careful when turning out of roads to the right Visibility from rear window poor, I rely on the reversing camera, which on a rainy day can be useless if wet. Overall cost effective on petrol and fun to drive.  Show details

Good value SUV, questionable components quality – GOOD: 2013 ASX, own it since new. Good value for money. High riding, comfortable ride, much more spacious than family sedan. Glad to have made the purchase as it was a good little SUV for our newborn baby :-). 12 months / 15,000km service interval. Good gas milage. BAD: Twice factory recalls - fixed first one then second recall came 1 month… Read more

later! Could do better by putting the 2 recalls together!

Alternator making noise, bad bearing, replaced under warranty - the first year, near new vehicle needing alternator replacement!

Lack power picking up from standstill, could be due to CVT/transmission design.

CVT maintenance very expensive (90,000km service)

Rental car experience – Rental car with very low mileage. Say, as new. Automatic SUV. The car is overall a reasonable car but the auto gearbox does no justice for it. It has troubles selecting the right gear on a slight, gentle gradient. I can hold it in gear, the next gear is too long, back up and is too far again. Overall, it has many easy to use features like the… Read more

cruise control, (my Mercedes is much better), and mirrors fold automatically when the doors are locked. I would not purchase an auto version of this car. A manual may be a bit of a better car to drive.

2014 Mitsubishi ASX 6 speed auto turbo Diesel AWD – Yes you can get a car with more bells and whistles and bling ,We got the ASX in 2014 when we got rid of the Toyota 4x4 , we find the car meets our needs it’s good in city driving and long trips even on dirt & gravel roads we get 5.5 L/100 on trips, the CVT is smooth and responsive the Diesel gives a bit of a growl in low gear now and again but… Read more

you would not notice it in traffic, pulling power is grate ,doesn’t notice a trailer full of sand , we can carry two Kayaks on top, , the Great fuel economy, good luggage space, attractive shape makes look like a small car but it is not and great accessories! Yes it is a car for all seasons, We just Love the car

Love it 4 years on – This car is lovely to drive. We have had it for four years with no issues. We may upgrade eventually as we now have two children so it's borderline too small but would highly recommend it for singles, couples or small families. Running costs are reasonable and it has been very reliable.  Show details

Love It – Very comfortable and fuel economic. Love the cruise control as it's easy to use. Not the best material in the armrests - gets dirty easily but isn't hard to clean. Great on dirt and highways but also around town. Having the mirrors fold in makes it a lot easier to get through the garage door.  Show details

Paint – Driving is quite good and performance is good when you put your foot down but economy suffers. Handling is quite good with a bit of body roll in corners, tyre noise at speed is a nuisance but tyres have almost 60k on them so I expect a bit more noise. Dashboard and legroom suit me as I am able to get the seat right back but have to lower it to do… Read more

so which is a little bit of a trade off but this is helped by the adjustable steering column. Boot area is a bit smaller than my current needs but around town the vehicle size is good for parking. Paint is very very thin which is a disappointment as I have a lot of microchips in the paint work which will not polish out. Seats are a bit firm but are quite good on a 600k trip, I would prefer a bit more hold but it is acceptable. I have had several problems some which have been fixed (simple ones) but the transmission is still not right when it first starts up so I am hoping for a resolution at the next service. Yes I would consider another one but would like to see Australian testing to ensure the vehicle handles our conditions more quietly.

ASX diesel three years on – Three years old and couldn't be happier with it. Average 6.8 lp100 around town and between 8.5 and 11. Lp100100 towing a 1300 kg Jayco camper. Only car I've ever had where my back doesn't object to the seating. More than ample power, auto box is great, handles and stops very well, 4WD is great for a play 4WD/gravel roads, etc. Have had… Read more

absolutely no problems and just replaced tyres at 45,000 klms. I'd buy another tomorrow, no on second thought I wouldn't part with this one. There are some negatives of course: no power socket in the rear, tow ball tongue is set at a strange angle so a WDH can't be used. Can't think of anything else, a great car. This is the third Mitsubishi I've owned, two Lancers previously a few year ago, 2006 and 1995, models, both with similar stories.

July 23rd 2017 Update: Final review after four years of ownership.

This is my final review of the ASX diesel. Bought it new in 2013 and just traded it yesterday on a new Ford Escape diesel. The Ford has mighty big shoes to fill, if it's half as good as our ASX diesel it should be a good car. Mitsubishi have been great to deal with, we had two recalls, each time a loaner was offered. First recall was to replace a seal in the gearbox, the second recall was to replace the spring dampers on the rear tailgate. seems the paint was think enough and Mitsubishi said rust may be a problem. Mitsubishi certainly look after their customers. As well as general everyday use we also towed a Jayco Penguin camper, the ASX handled that chore with ease, returning excellent fuel consumption figure of between 8.5 and 11 LP100, depending on conditions. Around town we averaged 6.8 LP100. The vehicle was a delight to drive, the seats being firm and thus providing excellent support for a crook back. Can't say enough good things about this vehicle and we'll miss it. This was our third Mitsubishi having previously owned a 2003 Lancer wagon and a 1995 two door, all great vehicles. Top marks for Mitsubishi.

A very good vehicle easy to drive – Automatic gearbox holds on to a high gear for too long and produces a drone when you slow down and you have to kick the throttle to make it change i personally do NOT like doing this apart from this. The car is very good. I would love to change for a pajero.  Show details

I enjoy my SUV – PROS: - Drives well - Great ability to manage cruise control - Suitable height to enter vehicle, and situated on-road height - Great for legroom, as chairs are comfortable height both front and back - Hatch space and rear seat flexibility are beneficial for storage options - Value for money (great option for an entry level SUV) - Bluetooth… Read more

and connectivity

NEUTRAL:

- Dashboard (not luxury, but satisfactory)

- Fuel economy (reasonable)

- Seat quality (base level is adequate, though unable to remove challenging stains)

CONS:

- Road noise with windows down (drumming)

- Not the same luxury standard as other SUVs on the market

- Interior roof (easily susceptible to scratches)

Great compact SUV – Bought this from a private seller with 30k+ on the ODO earlier this year and overall satisfied with the car. Positives: - Looks great from outside & inside - Good handling and acceleration. It has power when needed (but I haven't tried it with heavy load yet) - Great fuel economy - Value for money Negatives: - Lots of blind spots on the sides and back. Can't do without the rear camera. - Limited boot space with rear seats upright  Show details