Mitsubishi ASX XD ES ADAS (2015-2018)

Not built like they use to – For the past 12 years i owned and drove two older toyota corolla’s. And I could not speak highly enough about the quality of them. As my kids were heading into teenage years, and our income was stable we purchased our very first brand new car. To say I was excited is an understatement. We’ve now had our 2019 Mitsubishi ASX 18 months, have done… Read more

just under 30,000 km. Like all my belongings I treat this car like gold, the most expensive thing I have ever purchased, after over a decade of driving older cars, I only ever park in the garage, at shops I park further away to reduce door dints, my kids aren’t allowed to eat or drink in my car, my partner and sister make fun of me but I do not care! I purchased the custom floor mats, boot Cover, paint protecton, interior protector, my car is used to take my kids to school, grab groceries and the occasional family weekend out. I am a full time student by correspondence.

Yet, despite my care, despite my love for my car it is so very quickly showing signs of wear in a way my Corolla never did!

Firstly, the paint - soooo many rock chips in the front of the car - of which I have found and heard sooo many people complain about.

Secondly - the “scratches” under all the handles - at first I thought it was my wedding ring so I removed it - but I quickly noticed the back doors also have it - despite them only being used half the time of drivers door - and by kids who do not by any means have long nails. I can’t understand but after observing other Mitsubishi asx in car parks they all have the same

Thirdly - where the seat belt buckle hits the side of car when being retracted in - is taking chunks out of the interior plastic

Fourthly - I added the front and rear dashboard cameras - and in installing them they absolutely shredded the carpet - which is now fraying

Fifth - the back seat buckle is faulty and pops out mid drive

Sixth - the touch screen media player constantly freezes

Overall the quality is just so so cheap. Not what you would expect for a $ 30K+ car

My kids and I play a game while driving on the highway or walking through car parks - spot the dinted ASX - and if your paying attention you’ll see the Mazda’s cx3/5’a rarely have the dints and paint damage the asx do.