Mitsubishi ASX XD XLS (2015-2018)

Fantastic for city & highway driving, never had a mechanical issues with it at all. Fits 3 maxi pro plus car seats across the backseat or 3 adults comfortably. The only downside for me is it doesn’t have a cd player. I will say I never had this car serviced by Mitsubishi after a bad experiences when they serviced my previous axs, my son is a… Read more

licensed mechanic & he doesn’t use cheap parts & he is absolutely thorough when doing a service. This was the top of the line in the asx when purchased & I have no complaints whatsoever. Great on fuel & a great car to drive.

Fantastic small SUV – I previously owned a Lancer and have never had any mechanical issues with it. So for my next car upgrade I was looking into small SUV’s. The ASX by far is great value for money for a small SUV. My main purpose of driving is for work or appointments, and even though I downgraded from a 2.4L to a 2.0L engine, I don’t particularly notice the power… Read more

difference. It is a little laggy (I.e takes 2 seconds after putting your foot down hard to register and have the engine kick in), but for me this isn’t a hassle. The reverse camera gives me more confidence for safely parking. It has excellent safety features. Apple Car Play is fantastic, giving you the option of hands free for your phone and playing music if radio stations aren’t you’re thing. The heated seats are incredible, I’m not sure I could own a car that doesn’t have them again. I love the panoramic moonroof, driving on a slightly sunny day with the inside open creates a feeling of the cabin being slightly larger than what it actually is.

The only thing that does tend to bother me slightly is that when it’s been raining and you open the car door, you get drops of water landing on your car seat. I see a lot of people complain about the road noise, however comparing my Lancer to the ASX, I don’t particularly notice a dramatic difference.

Inside is easy to clean and safely reach those hard to reach areas. With the added height of a small SUV, and me being short, I need a ladder to reach the roof.

My car was purchased as an ex-demo model.

Bluetooth Issue – Hi All, I need some help. I have a ASX 2016 since getting my new I pHone with Optus the Bluetooth is all muffled and I cannot hear the other person properly. I have taken back to Mitusbishi and they say not ht car. Been to Apple got a new phone and still muffled. Went and bought a different sim and still the problem. So frustrating. About to go to… Read more

a friends place who also has optus carrier and see if that is the same. Any suggestions what htis could be please as I cannot use my phone in the car and I need this to work.

thanks

Karen

Interior good quality – Love this car, had Peugeot 4008 basic which was written off due to tree falling on it in storm. Asx is identical to 4008 but with extras, leather seats,seat warmer,larger wheels,external mirrors closing to car, navigation system, I had basic Peugeot but replaced with top of range ASX at same price, both cars have.the Mitsubishi motor and the… Read more

Interior is identical to look at but 8,000 extras with the Asx and same price as my basic Peugeot 4008.very pleased

Good family car – We purchased the ASX because we needed a larger car to accommodate our family. It is comfortable, easy to drive and I found the reversing sensors have been fantastic as I am not used to driving such a large car. We have the top of the line option which includes nice leather seats and the seat warmers have been lovely to use on the cold days. The… Read more

only negatives I have are the number of recalls we have received, it is very inconvenient to take the vehicle to a service center each time when we rely on it to taxi our family around (we can't go anywhere without our car seats). There is no interior light towards the back of the car so it makes attending to the children difficult at nigh and I have found the interior has gotten quite scratched from general everyday life (we don't transport anything out of the ordinary).

Apart from these few things, I really love the car and would consider purchasing another one in the future.

Performing as you would expect – It is a pleasure to drive. I had the space saver replaced with same size spare with my purchase. It fuel consumption is good, especially on long hauls. Installed a 'fit my car' protector mat in the boot because of the degree of painy scratches when placing my walking frame into/out of the boot. Have had 3 recalls seen to and there is one still be… Read more

determined.

Great car with great engine/gearbox performance.

Would recommend this vehicles to others wishing to purchase one.

I love my ASX – This car is so beautiful to drive, it is so quiet and handles so well. I do find the interior quality is a little cheap but compared to other turbo suv's on the market it is amazing value for money. There is plenty of space for kid seats and comes with a lot of little luxury things that make it a pleasure to own. I wish the service team was as good as the car.  Show details

Not used to lack of get up & go – Going from a 380 to the ASX is a big change obviously as it has little get up and go when i need it. Im not unhappy but i wish i looked further into it. Id have gone for a stronger exceleration result. I added ryno roof racks so it looks great all in black but over all i think i should bot have rushed un so my own fault. Think it's the xls bot… Read more

100% sure. I dont have all my details on ne but I'll find them. As i said I'm not unhappy just not thrilled either but thats life

Wonderful – I love driving with this car. Soft, under control, low cost and with the same power on the road and the city. With enough space for the driver and the occupants. I'm pleased with the acceleration of this car and its dimensions are great for parking. I wish the camera had 360 degrees. I had driven 18,000 kilometers and had no small trouble.  Show details

Great! – Brought this car in 2015 and have not regretted my decision! Handles well, wonderful to drive, good on fuel, features are great, my favourite being the push to start button. Have had zero issues with this car. Only downfall sometimes can be the connectivity when plugging my phone in and the Bluetooth and showing shows properly on the screen, but… Read more

that’s it. My partner and I used it for a weeks long worth trip into Kakadu and it managed to get us into places that were 4wd recommended. While I wouldn’t personally recommend doing it, we couldn’t fault it. We would of been disappointed if we had of spent over $1000 for a 4wd when I had a car capable of it.

Great Car – Fuel effecent, good road view, handles well, back seat can fit 2 baby seats and an adult with ease, good all-round performance and would buy again if give my time over again. Very little road noise. Seats are good but not great. You get quite a lot of car for your money.  Show details

ASX represents unbeatable value at price – ASX standard model is well appointed with reverse mirror, folding wing mirrors, quality steel wheel rims, warranty and free roadside assist - at $23,950 on road it's excellent value. Car drives well and is responsive around town and sufficiently powered for the open road. While the 2.0L engine is not overly powerful (less so than my wife's… Read more

previous Nissan X Trail (with 2.5L) it is sufficient for most situations and fuel efficient. The engine and road-noise are more marked than my Toyota RAV though not major issues. Dashboard, legroom and general layout are all pleasingly well designed. The ASX provides good visibility and ample carrying capacity for most use.

Love my ASX – I am a huge fan of my ASX! When I was originally reading reviews before I purchased it I was a little unsure, as a lot of people said that the seats were really uncomfortable and because I had planned on taking my ASX across the Nullabour that was playing on my mind. I haven't found any issues with the seats and it drove across the Nullabour like… Read more

a dream! Probably the only thing I would like to see in future models is a little more go power. If you are looking for something that is a quick zippy car, this model probably isn't for you.

Fantastic Small SUV! – I had previously driven an ASX as a rental and loved it for its fuel efficiency, spacious interiors and extra height it gave me when on the road. So much so, I purchased one! The variable transmission means that you save on fuel without hindering its overall performance on the road. Its a smooth quiet drive! Interiors are simple, with a… Read more

fold-out drinks tray from the central back seat. The model that I am currently driving includes a reverse camera as standard in addition to reverse sensors, which is perfect for those tight city carparks.

I have had no issues with the car so far, and has been very reliable given I drive around 2 hours to and from work each day.

For anyone considering purchasing an ASX, I highly recommend it. I've had friends who have recently purchased one themselves and have been delighted by its performance and reliability.

Perfect amount of space for a growing family – What I love about my Mitsubishi ASX is that it has more space inside than most small SUVs and drives nicely on country roads, with a comfortable ride, good steering and plenty of power. It comes with a five-year warranty. There is good airbag coverage all around, and the standard rear parking sensors and reversing camera raise safety levels by… Read more

giving a better understanding of what’s behind. The air-conditioning maintains a set temperature and it has heated front seats, which feels great in winter. The wheels are made from an aluminium alloy which makes it look nicer. Front fog lights double as daytime running lights makes the car more visible to others. The ASX offers the perfect amount of space for a growing family.

There is not enough light at the backseats though

I love my car! – Such a good driving experience. Love the interior and the leather heated seats, sooooo good on the butt in winter LOL. Even being diesel 4WD the fuel economy is fantastic. Good audio system and very spacious back seat area and tailgate storage is good. Good to tow small trailer too.  Show details

This is the purfect car – Excellent performance. Easy to handle. Very quiet. Interior is excellent, I like the cloth seats. Plenty of leg room. I love all the gadgets they are usable and not overwhelming. Very reliable and cheap to run. Easy to park and turns very easily. Has excellent power takes off quickly. I love it.  Show details

MY LAST NEW CAR – Performance and handling are excellant, there is quite a bit of road noise from tyres and some wind noise. I hope that when i replace the tyres with Coopers or a like quality product the noise will be reduced. The interior is generally well laid out with controls readily accessible. The audio,GPS, bluetooth is poor. It is a difficult system to… Read more

learn, the GPS is of poor quality and functionality compared to a Tom Tom. The cruise control has no memory and has to reset everytime. The keyless system often will not allow you to lock the car unless the wheels are straight. There is a huge heat wall over the dash and is very noticable to anyone who sits close to the steering wheel. So reliability, except for door locking, has been very good as have running costs. Over all a very good car with just a few little annoying short comings. Very happy with its comfort and performance.

Design flaws – -The car handles well but very noisy while driving. Acceleration sluggish and not responsive -Glove box doesn't close properly and dealership tried to fix it but still an issue. Rear seat belt buckles are very hard to reach and nearly impossible to close by a child. \poor quality and design - Fuel consumption 30% higher then advertised and… Read more

shown at the brochure

After all the car does not full fill my expectations and I would never buy this again, not for this price anyway. Bad quality and over priced.

Look Around – The SUV is small in inside and the boot very small. It is suited to about town, its pick up is ok. As for having a moon roof and black/grey leather seats do not leave it open when its parked in the sun or you will burn your back. These moon roofs while at night might look good, but when its a very hot day a waste of time. Do not get one, its… Read more

looked very outdated inside, and there is up grade coming, as to what it will look like wait and see. The finish feels lacking

As for the ride its alright handles well but its not like the OUTLANDER, YES I KNOW THE outlander IS BIGGER but far more comfortable a ride and better to handle, the leg room is not great also not great for rear passengers (adults).

If you after an SUV on the smaller side this will suit you, parts are expensive, service is also.

Look around.

never Never Again, Do not buy a ASX – Having owned many a motor car I am very Very dissatisfied with the asx. It was bought brand new a year and a half ago. The heater function is very erratic. If u want to heat the cabin up just by a degree or two it goes from tepid to sauna, the air vent for your feet only blows on one foot on the drivers side. Sunroof trim has fallen on my… Read more

baby's empty carseat after it worked it's way loose.

The steering is lifeless.

The cruise control is very jerky when going up and down hills.

The doors do not auto lock on pullaway.

The doors do not auto unlock upon killing the ignition.

The motor has 32 thousand on the clock but upon transversing mountain passes u find that frequent downshifting seems to be the order of the day. I find this very annoying considering it has a 2 litre engine.

The headlight range is downright dangerously low, even on the maximum setting. The high beam however is perfect but it is impossible to use whilst traffic is approaching.

The glove box is not closing properly.

The door rubbers on the back doors constantly come loose.

Screws have fallen from both sunvisors.

The materials used to cover the gearknob looks like it comes off a vehicle that has covered 200 thousand kilometers.

As a norm we keep our cars for 3 years, but after a year and a half of ownership I am ready to let this asx go.

At this price point there are so many better and exciting options. Choose wisely and give this one a miss.

Excellent SUV – Now have the ASX for 18 months. I have the diesel which has Ove 45000 Klm's. The asx has been excellent. Comfortable drive, plenty of power. 4wd drive when used is direct and no effect to performance. The car is a bit low so it does restrict your ability to go off track. Only problem we had which is superficial was the glove box did not close… Read more

properly but fixed on warranty and the light where the roof retracts back continually rattles and the service people of Mitsubishi cannot or do not want to fix.

The car is great however there dealership service departments are poor. I have taken mine to a couple in the hills and still to get the service done correctly. Too back the car twice after I found that they had not done what was on the service book. But that is fixed as I go to independent.

Mechanic a bit more expensive but I get it done correctly so Mitsubishi discounted service is no good as they do not do it.

This is a great vehicle, love it – As a previous Jeep Patriot owner, this vehicle is great. Better handling and comfort. This vehicle has more safety features then the jeep. We were lucky to get this one with all the extras fitted. Love the Diesel, great for long distance driving. Recent trip from Syd to Bne achieved and average of 6.5lt per 100km towing a standard trailer. My partner and I love our Mitzy  Show details

2015 asx awd 2.2 diesel – Excellent off road with spacious interior for compact size. Its extremely well feature for level and cost of vehicle and I've found it very economical. It handle well for an suv and I've found mitsubshi after sales service very good better than many prestige marque's I've previously owned. 1st service is free haven't had any problems or issues and has been an excellent ownership experience to date  Show details

Joined the SUV club – After owning just about every kind of car including sports, hard tops, soft tops, large and small sedans, a small 8 seater van and even a classic mini I bought the ASX. After my third Barina I decided to get something wth a little bit more presence on the road. Canberra drivers are pushy and tailgate generally speaking, and I was getting tired… Read more ·  2

of it.

This part of my plan has worked well. With it's tough look enhanced by large alloy wheels and daytime driving lights, drivers are somewhat reluctant to dart out in front of me like they used to and I get tailgated less, and being higher up, it feels a lot safer.

Surprisingly, I have to put the driver's seat fully back, and the back seat would be cramped for anyone taller than me. I'm 178cm, which is 5 foot 10 in the USA. I guess it's one of those cars that is actually smaller than it looks so getting 4 average men into it, in reasonable comfort is admirable. I also tested a Lancer but noticed that the airconditioning stops when the car stops, a stupid idea. Surprisingly the ASXs air con works well despite no vents for rear seat passengers; not an issue in this case.

The boot is bigger than what I am accustomed to and I'm having fun with the moon roof. It's great because there is very litte for passengers to fiddle as only a cover opens and not the tinted glass roof. It's very quiet and you only hear the engine/transmission if you put your foot down to overtake, things then sound a little busy but it's only relative to the mostly peaceful progress.

Two complaints. The cruise control allows the car to slow by up to 10km/h on a hill and then gradually accellerates back to the set speed. This not only annoys me but the car behind me who must be wondering what the hell I'm up to. On hilly stretches of road you might be best to use the accellerator or cancel the cruise control. The other thing that bugs me is that the car is too loaded with technology. Just more to distract the driver and to go wrong in the long term.

I've driven from Canberra to the coast with was relaxing and smooth and I will add some more when I return from my trip to Yeppoon on the central queensland coast. I found the leather seats were more comfortable than they initially feel and set the lights and wipers to auto.

Really good vehicle – A really good Vehicles. Really good on fuel on a city run and motor way traffic. I really good looking vehicle. Lot of internal space for a family of 4. Good Bluetooth connection and this vehicle is great. Easy to park on the road. Small and compact. Nice day running light.  Show details

Perfect size for a city SUV and comfort – This car drives better then our previous Lancer that we had, there is hardly any lag like we had before. The feeling for the road is much better and we feel more safer in this car. We purchased the XLS 2.0 Petrol, we found that having the glass roof top was not really a good thing as there is no map lighting for the rear only mood lighting lights… Read more

which are not that bright. With this model where they improved the CVT the fuel efficiency is what it is claimed to be which is around the 7.4/100km, lower or higher depending on the drive. Has great space at the back to fit our dog as well as in the boot for our shopping. Even though the CX-3 Might look good it does not have the space like the ASX does. Setting up the GPS can be a bit of a bother though. As for service when buying the car , it took time as they didn't have our colour that we wanted and to push for price was hard until we said that we didn't want the car as at the time the price was a bit high. Other then that it's a great option between the Lancer and the Outlander.

Love that car -- but – Wanting something bigger than my Lancer, I looked at the Outlander but found it too big for my single person needs, however the 2015 ASX XLS 2WD 2.0L petrol with all the bells and whistles was ideal, and at a far better price than other crossover SUVs. I researched the vehicle road-tests on-line and once I test drove it (a cheaper LS model) I was… Read more

hooked.

The downside was the dealer, Australian Motors, lack of attention to detail and arrogance in not divulging a delivery delay in excess of 7 weeks until after I signed the contract. Refusing a $50 deposit and demanding $500, possibly so I didn’t walk away. The Finance Manager got everything wrong then was rude, and I was berated by the salesman for daring to contact the Stock Controller to locate my car after several weeks. She apparently exists in a rarefied atmosphere and is unapproachable. Overall an underwhelming experience, worthy of zero stars and one I shall never repeat nor recommend.

Other negatives include --

Quoted labour rates of $110+/hour I thought were excessive and the need to chop a hole in the grill which looks awful, to fit a nudge bar, so I didn't bother

The stupid el-cheapo space-saver spare wheel in a compartment large enough to take a full sized wheel (sold as an accessory) and the foam packing ring atop the narrow spare so the floor doesn't sag

Poor vision out the rear window -- no wonder they fitted a reversing camera

Silly and unnecessary 'mood' lighting around the glass roof at the expense of better technical extras ie; front parking sensors or park assist etc

PLASTIC front mudguards, I never realised until after bringing it home -- The bonnet is the only metal panel in the front of the car

Buyers wanting Park assist, All around view, Blind spot warning, Lane departure and Object detection, 19” wheels, Front parking sensors etc would be better suited buying the Nissan Qashqai Ti about $7k dearer at $39.5K, but with other problems.

EDIT: After owning the car for 9 months and covering a mere 2500 Km, I have found it has the hardest, uncomfortable seats of any car I have owned. You sit ON the seats rather than sit IN them.

My back aches in less than an hours driving, so I will be hopefully getting rid of it soon.

EDIT : Just received a recall letter for my 2015 XB ASX XLS (petrol) about a CVT delay in acceleration problem in the software, which may cause an accident.

I was told by the service guy there are so many recalls with ASX and other cars with differing problems he was fully booked until Xmas and by then he was looking at bookings well into March '17

I didn’t realise there were so many recalls on Mitsubishi vehicles.

EDIT: Had a second recall because the rear hatch gas struts could fail allowing the(heavy) hatch to fall on ones head causing serious injury

Think I will go elsewhere next time.

Great value – This was a toss up between the suziki but with more leg room and more grunt in the asx lxs a hands down winner and lovevthe mod cons.  Show details